Charity People are thrilled to be working in partnership with the brilliant New Horizon Youth Centre as they search for Head of Fundraising and Development (maternity cover)
to lead their passionate and successful fundraising team for a 12 month contract.
"London is a fantastic city to call home, but a central truth remains in the capital. Every year thousands of young people find themselves unhoused, unsupported and unsafe.
That's why New Horizon Youth Centre exists.
Founded in 1967 by Lord Longford to address the needs of young people who were homeless and misusing drugs in the West End of London, today New Horizon Youth Centre continues to be a vital support network for 16–24-year-olds with nowhere else to go.
Through the services we provide at our day centre, via outreach and remotely, our multidisciplinary team of over 60 staff support thousands of young people experiencing homelessness in London to find safety, improve their wellbeing, develop skills for life and ultimately find somewhere that they can call home."
Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Development (Maternity Cover, 12 months)
Salary: £46,800-52,000
Responsible for:
Grants Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Grants Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Assistant
Job Type:
Full-time/Part-time/Job Share
Benefits:
* 30 days annual leave per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays and some additional time off over Christmas
* Employer contribution of 6% to a group personal pension scheme
* Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including 24-hour helpline, access to counselling, contributions towards medical expenses, discounted gym memberships, high street vouchers and more
* Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice
* Staff Loan Policy, including Cycle to Work scheme
* Generous Training budget and a Diversity Leadership Programme
* Regular Staff Away Days and teambuilding activities
About the role
The Head of Fundraising and Development role is pivotal within the New Horizon Leadership Team, responsible for driving forward fundraising efforts and managing a small, dedicated team. This role involves developing and delivering a sustainable income strategy, ensuring high-quality stewardship for our donors, and contributing to the overall success of New Horizon Youth Centre.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategy and Planning:
Develop and implement a sustainable income strategy across all fundraising streams. Collaborate with the Operations Director and Heads of Services to create compelling funding proposals.
* Income Generation:
Achieve annual income targets and build a pipeline for future sustainable income. Oversee the submission of high-quality funding applications and manage fundraising activities with corporates, individuals, and events.
* Stewardship and Relationship Management:
Provide excellent stewardship to donors, manage key fundraising relationships, and ensure effective fundraising systems and processes.
* Team Leadership:
Support and lead the fundraising team, providing clear objectives, supervision, and development opportunities. Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
* General Duties:
Uphold the values of New Horizon Youth Centre, follow organisational policies and procedures, and contribute to the Leadership Team's success.
About you
You will be passionate about the work and mission of New Horizon, and combine this with some previous experience of fundraising across multiple income streams. You will bring:
1. Proven experience in meeting financial targets within a fundraising or sales environment, ideally across multiple disciplines.
2. Successful track record in building relationships with foundations, corporate partners, and high net worth individuals, securing six-figure gifts.
3. Strong understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
4. Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex arguments effectively.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a fundraising team and volunteers.
6. Passionate commitment to our mission and values.
If you wish to apply for this position, you will need to supply:
1. A detailed CV
setting out your career history, education or qualifications, and other key responsibilities or achievements.
Please do not include your name, initials, contact details or references in the CV and the file name.
2. A supporting statement
words or up to 2 sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the criteria listed on the
Person Specification
.
Please do not include your name, contact details or address.
The supporting statement is an important part of your application and will be assessed as part of your full application.
Closing Date: Monday 13th October 2025 (midday)
To apply, please share a copy of your CV and supporting statement with Kevin Croasdale at Charity People
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.