Luminary Ltd provides training, employment and community to some of the most disadvantaged women in London. We use baking as a tool to guide women towards employability and independence. We work alongside women who have experienced gender-based violence and live with ‘multiple disadvantage’. Our primary focus is helping these women achieve employment and reach independence - breaking the cycle of poverty, violence and disadvantage. How we achieve our Mission Over our two-year programme, women learn to bake, gain a catering qualification and develop transferable skills such as budgeting, interview techniques and resilience. Women gain valuable work experience through our sister organisation, Luminary Bakery, as well as being paired with a volunteer mentor who helps her develop her career next steps. Who we are Luminary consists of two entities working towards a shared purpose. Luminary Ltd is a registered charity that provides training and support programmes for women who have experienced violence and disadvantage. Luminary Limited runs the Employability Support Programme, offering training, mentoring, and trauma-informed guidance to women on their journey to independence. Luminary Bakery Ltd contributes to Luminary’s social impact by offering work experience placements, apprenticeships, and job opportunities for graduates of the charity’s training programmes. Luminary Bakery produces beautiful, artisanal baked goods and is working toward generating sustainable income to fund the charity. The role you are applying for is with Luminary Ltd (LL), the charity arm of Luminary. While our charity and business work closely together, LL is the employing entity for this position. The role Luminary is entering an exciting phase in its development, transitioning from a small, founder-led start-up into a medium-sized charity. Over the past two years, we’ve experienced growth in our income, primarily through trusts and foundations. Building on this momentum, and with generous support from Comic Relief, we are now recruiting our first in-house fundraiser. Location : Hybrid (3 days based on Luminary site and 2 days from home) Salary : £45,000 per annum Contract : Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) Reports to : Luminary Limited CEO Holidays: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus 4 reflection days) How to apply: Please include your CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in the position. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Closing application date: 14 June 2025 Interview dates: 19 & 20 June 2025 Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to define and meet annual income targets from various income streams, identifying opportunities for income growth. Research, identify and apply for grants and funding opportunities from trusts and foundations, and corporates. Research, cultivate and manage relationships with prospective funders and individual donors. Develop compelling funding proposals and pitches. Support the development and delivery of a communications strategy to support fundraising. Organise and support fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives to engage donors and stakeholders. Monitor and report on fundraising performance, agreeing realistic targets and taking steps to maximise Luminary’s funding opportunities in order to fulfil financial targets. Take an active role in the Senior Leadership Team to ensure efficient management of the charity and attend quarterly Trustee Board meetings. Stay up-to-date with trends and best practices in fundraising, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Essential: Due to the role responsibilities, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder is female, permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 Five years experience in fundraising contributing to strategy as well as delivery. Demonstrated success in fundraising with a proven track record of securing significant income from trusts and foundations, and/or major donors and corporate partners. Skilled in relationship-based fundraising with experience of donor cultivation and stewardship to secure long-term partnerships. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop compelling funding proposals, persuasive pitches and impactful reports. Experience in financial planning including creating and managing budgets, and financial analysis skills to track and report income performance. Strategic and innovative thinker able to identify, assess and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with charity goals. Highly organised, self-motivated and proactive with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. A genuine passion for Luminary’s mission, with a strong commitment to empowering women and creating social change. Desirable: -Experience in individual giving. -Knowledge of social media strategy and experience running successful social media fundraising campaigns. -Familiar with CRM systems. -Experience of working with a communications team or agency. Perks: 20% employee discount available online Free barista coffee when on-site at Stoke Newington cafe 50% off Luminary food and drink when on-site at Stoke Newington cafe