Job Description
Build Up is a youth-led charity that designs and builds public spaces, supporting young people aged 10-23 years old to shape their local area. We’re looking for a Head of Income Generation to drive our fundraising strategy and secure significant investment for our youth-led projects.
The Role
You’ll shape priorities, diversify income, and build lasting funder relationships – while writing compelling bids that win investment. With consultancy support on communications and evaluation, you’ll have the tools to make a powerful case for our work. We are a small, agile organisation capable of delivering big change - this is a new role in our team and combines big-picture strategy, innovation and hands-on delivery.
Who You Are
You’ll have a proven track record in leading fundraising strategy, securing charitable investment and writing successful grants. Alongside trusts and foundations, you’ll bring experience across other income streams (like corporates or major donors). You’ll balance strategy with delivery, thrive under pressure, and be excited by the chance to fund young people’s ideas. Because our model is unique, we need someone who can turn our distinctive approach into clear, inspiring narratives that unlock new opportunities.
About Build Up
Build Up is a London based award-winning youth-led construction charity. Since 2014, we’ve supported young people (10–23) to gain the skills, confidence and connections they need to thrive. On our projects, young people don’t just take part – they lead. With professional support, they design and build permanent public spaces that transform their communities.
Our approach is unique – and it works. Young people gain skills, confidence and power over decisions that affect them, while local communities benefit from safer, more inclusive spaces designed by and for local people.
Why Join Us
At Build Up, your work has a visible, lasting and personal impact. You’ll lead strategy, enjoy flexibility and support, and join a small, passionate team where your ideas genuinely shape the organisation’s future.
Key Details
Salary: £47,008 – £52,090 (pro rata, depending on experience) + 8% employer pension contribution
Part-time (3 days / 22.5 hrs per week)
Location: Hybrid – at least 1 day per week in our Elephant & Castle office
Contract: 2 years (with potential to extend)
Start date: January 2026 (flexible)
To Apply
For more information and to apply, please view our website.
Applications close 2nd November 2025.