Head of Fundraising – Standing Voice
1. Salary: £50,000 – £54,000
2. Location: London (with remote working options)
3. Contract: Full-time, Permanent
4. Brilliant benefits package
Charity People is thrilled to be partnering with Standing Voice, a pioneering human rights organisation, to recruit a Head of Fundraising at an exciting and ambitious time for this incredible charity.
About Standing Voice
Standing Voice exists to advance the rights, well-being, and inclusion of people with albinism across Africa. With teams in the UK, Tanzania, and Malawi, they deliver holistic, community-led programmes spanning dermatology, eye care, education, psychosocial support, and livelihoods.
Holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Standing Voice has earned the trust of major donors including the European Union, United Nations, Wellcome Trust, and World Bank. Over the last 15 years, they have played a leading role in strengthening the global albinism movement.
The Role
The team are now looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Head of Fundraising to lead their income generation strategy and help scale impact. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a critical portfolio within a respected and growing human rights charity.
You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and colleagues across the UK, Tanzania, and Malawi to develop and deliver Standing Voice’s Fundraising Strategy. Your focus will be on diversifying income streams, writing compelling proposals, and building long-term donor relationships to secure sustainable funding for our life-changing programmes.
“We’re seeking a creative, strategic fundraising leader to join our small but growing team at Standing Voice. This role offers the chance to shape our fundraising strategy, diversify income streams, and build lasting partnerships, turning bold, innovative ideas into tangible impact for those furthest behind.”
Harry Freeland – Executive Director
What You’ll Do
5. Develop and deliver Standing Voice’s Fundraising Strategy to achieve ambitious growth targets
6. Secure diverse funding streams across trusts, foundations, institutional donors, corporate partners, and philanthropists
7. Build and manage long-term donor relationships, representing Standing Voice at meetings and events
8. Lead on proposals, pitches, and high-quality funder reports, ensuring compliance and impact
9. Oversee strategic campaigns such as the Big Give Christmas Challenge and other appeals
10. Provide leadership within a growing fundraising team, including recruitment and supervision
About You
If you’re an ambitious fundraiser with a proven track record of securing significant multi-year income and you thrive on turning creative ideas into tangible impact, this role could be the perfect next move for you. We’d love to hear from people who are:
11. Experienced in fundraising, ideally within the charity or human rights sector
12. Proven in securing six- and seven-figure funding from major donors, trusts, or institutional funders
13. A confident communicator with outstanding written and verbal skills
14. Skilled in donor stewardship and relationship management
15. Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
16. Strategic and analytical, using data to inform decisions
17. Passionate about human rights, social justice, and inclusion
Why Join Standing Voice?
18. Be part of a passionate, international team working at the frontlines of disability rights and inclusion
19. Help shape the global narrative around albinism and mobilise donors to create lasting change
20. Opportunities for international travel to witness impact first-hand
21. Flexible working arrangements and supportive work-life balance
22. Access to training and professional development