1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Merrifield Consultants provided pay range
This range is provided by Merrifield Consultants. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Direct message the job poster from Merrifield Consultants
Head of Merrifield Consultants - We partner with charities and membership bodies to find high quality talent
Merrifield Consultants are thrilled to partner with Cherry Trees to find their new Head of Fundraising and Communications to join their team in an exciting time of organisational development and growth. The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead a dedicated team whilst providing the necessary vision, leadership, fundraising and external communication skills to enable the organisation to achieve its fundraising targets and deliver on a new and exciting 5-year growth strategy.
Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Organisation: Cherry Trees
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Guildford, Surrey (4 days in the office)
Benefits: 33 days including bank holidays, Simply Health Plan, 5% employer’s pension contribution, death in service benefit, free parking, free flu vaccinations and tea and coffee when in the office.
Closing date: Thursday 7th August 2025
Required: CV and Cover Letter
Every child who visits Cherry Trees is valued for who they are. They provide professional care in a safe, stimulating and fun environment, ensuing that our children enjoy new experiences, develop their life skills and enhance their independence. This enables their families to have a much-needed break from caring, where they can rest and recharge without worry.
Key Responsibilities:
* Devise and implement a fundraising and communications strategy to be approved by the Chief Executive Officer or senior leadership team
* Lead an annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams
* Manage an effective fundraising team that delivers fundraising income, meeting set targets
* Oversee the management of grant and trust income, supporting the trust fundraiser as necessary and ensuring the production of effective, high standard proposals and reports
* Support the individual and regular giving development plan, which includes recruitment and development of new donors
* Line management of fundraising staff including, agreeing objectives and work plans; managing workload and performance through regular one-to-one line management discussions
Experience and Skills:
* 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role or leading multi-revenue income
* Demonstrable track record of strategic fundraising
* Successful, significant and relevant experience at management level in a comparable organisation
* Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets
* Strong leadership skills
* Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation
* Knowledge of the fundraising environment and a range of techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income for Cherry Trees
This role is perfect for a fundraising leader looking to join a phenomenal charity looking to do more. It’s an exciting time as the charity look to build a new strategy on the back of 3 Outstanding OFSTED assessments.
To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants.
We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to creating innovation and driving meaningful impact.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and General Business
* Industries
Fundraising and Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Merrifield Consultants by 2x
Get notified about new Head of Fundraising jobs in Guildford, England, United Kingdom.
Guildford, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Fleet, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago
New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency
Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover Contract)
Hammersmith And Fulham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Senior Director of NPD Programme Management
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Business Development Director - Branded Environments
Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Surrey, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Woking, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
South East, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
New Business Development Executive - Lincolnshire
Reading, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Director, Business Development & Analytics (SaaS)
Salfords, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Business Development Director – Decarbonisation / Green Energy – £Competitive + Great Benefits – South East England
South East, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Director of Growth & Business Development, Water - UK&I
Feltham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Business Development Executive, C-level Communities
Egham, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Head of Proposition Strategy & Development - ZRS
Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago
Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Guildford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Brighter Horizons Training & Development – Head of Business Development
West Sussex, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Guildford, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Head of Omnichannel & Stakeholder Engagement, EU (UK)
Slough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Head of Omnichannel & Stakeholder Engagement, IC (UK)
Slough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Ealing, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Director, Business Development & Analytics (SaaS) - Remote
Salfords, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Ascot, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Pipers New Business Development Executive- Scotland
Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Guildford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Reigate, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Surrey, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr