**Head of Fundraising & Partnerships
Location:**
Milton Keynes Head Office - Some hybrid work possible
Salary:
£51,780.00 Per Annum
Hours:
Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract:
Permanent
About The Employer
This charity is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.
Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. This organisation is the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.
About The Role
This organisation is seeking a dynamic leader to drive the financial growth of the organisation by expanding, diversifying and strengthening the sustainability of voluntary income, in line with their Strategy 2030 and beyond.
You will lead and inspire a high-performing team of fundraising experts covering all disciplines including individual giving, major donors, legacies, challenge events, community fundraising, special events, trusts and corporate relationships.
The role combines strategic oversight with operational involvement, including direct management of key supporter relationships as well as representing the charity at high-level meetings and external events. This charity has doubled its income over the past six years and this charity has ambitious plans to build on successful fundraising initiatives, as well as develop new ones.
Role responsibilities:
* Raising Funds.
* Strategic Planning and Design.
* Capacity Building.
* Innovating.
* Leading.
* Collaborating.
* Managing Risk.
* Relationship Building and Networking.
This is a pivotal role within this charity's senior leadership team, driving the next big step change in this charity's voluntary income, whilst also contributing to planning, budgeting, risk management and strategic decision making on charity-wide priorities.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service
* Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
* Access to Group life assurance scheme
* Access to Healthcare cash plan
* Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Employee volunteer days
* Access to discounted gym membership
* Free car parking at Milton Keynes, Head Office
* Investing in their people - all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.
Thank you for your interest in joining this special charity
This post will play a critical role in achieving their ambitions. This employer hopes that this role inspires you and they look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 22 October 2025
Interview dates: Thursday 13 November 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes (preferred) or online/Teams OR Friday 14 November 2025 online/Teams
Interested?
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This employer values diversity. They are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as they believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.
They are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities they serve. They are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.
Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.
No agencies please.