Salary:
£42,000 - £48,000 FTE per annum (gross), dependent on experience
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Unit G, Queens Road, Barnet, EN5 4DJ
Hours:
28-35 hours per week, across 4-5 days
Reports to:
CEO & Founder
Line Manages:
Volunteer & Community Lead
Additional Requirements:
This role will require a DBS check
We welcome applications from candidates looking to work between 28–35 hours per week. Please let us know your preferred working pattern during the interview. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the role, we cannot accept applications from candidates looking to work less than 4 days a week.
ABOUT SEBBY'S CORNER
Sebby's Corner is a Barnet-based charity supporting vulnerable families and children living in poverty across London and the South East. We support thousands of families every year with clothing, nappies, formula, school uniforms, birthday gifts and more. In 2024–25, we supported almost 4,000 children and over 2,300 parents, distributing £482,993 worth of essentials.
Sebby's Corner serves families in crisis, many of whom are experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic abuse, seeking asylum, or living in poverty.
Referrals are made by frontline professionals including social workers, midwives, health visitors, and family support workers so we can ensure we are reaching the most vulnerable.
We believe by meeting immediate material needs, we can help stabilise families, reduce stress, and improve the wellbeing of both parents and children. We believe it is impossible to break free from debt, apply for work, or rebuild your life when you don't know where your baby's next nappy is coming from and that's where our support begins.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a confident and strategic fundraiser with proven experience in major donor and corporate fundraising. You will lead our income generation, helping us to raise over £400,000 every year, with a focus on building high-value, long-term partnerships with individuals and companies. You will also oversee community fundraising, events and supporter engagement, ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to our mission.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves cultivating relationships, is commercially minded, and can bring fresh ideas to grow sustainable income for Sebby's Corner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Donors
* Take the lead in cultivating, stewarding, and retaining high-value individual donors, ensuring they feel personally connected to Sebby's Corner and the impact of their support.
* Grow and manage our Patronage Programme, developing tailored stewardship plans and recognition opportunities for different giving levels.
* Work closely with the CEO and trustees to leverage their networks and open doors to new prospects, building a strong pipeline of high-value supporters.
* Host and attend events, briefings, and meetings with donors to deepen relationships and encourage long-term commitment.
Corporate Partnerships
* Develop and deliver a proactive strategy to secure Charity of the Year partnerships, sponsorships, corporate volunteering, in-kind donations, and payroll giving schemes.
* Build and nurture long-term relationships with local and national businesses, ensuring they are engaged with Sebby's Corner's mission and receive excellent stewardship.
* Create engaging fundraising opportunities for companies, such as hub-based volunteering, team packathons, and staff fundraising challenges.
* Work with the Head of Operations and service teams to align corporate partnerships with organisational needs, ensuring mutual benefit and maximum impact.
Individual Giving & Campaigns
* Work alongside the CEO & Founder to lead Sebby's Corner's annual Charity Extra appeal, including developing campaign messaging, recruiting and motivating Champions, and ensuring the appeal delivers maximum income and visibility.
* Lead on Sebby's Corner's own fundraising events, working with staff, volunteers, and suppliers to deliver high-quality and financially successful events.
* Lead the growth of regular giving and one-off donations, ensuring donors receive timely, personalised stewardship.
* Design and deliver seasonal appeals (e.g. School Uniform, Christmas, Father's Day), setting clear targets and analysing results to inform future campaigns.
* Oversee the development of compelling supporter communications, including newsletters, impact stories, and social media content, to inspire donors and demonstrate transparency.
Leadership & Strategy
* Develop and implement a clear fundraising strategy to diversify income streams and grow sustainable, high-value support.
* Line-manage the Volunteer & Community Lead, providing guidance and support across their portfolio, which includes coordinating hub volunteers, managing challenge events (e.g. London Marathon), and supporting community groups and fundraisers.
* Contribute actively to the leadership of Sebby's Corner, working collaboratively with the CEO and Head of Operations to shape strategy and ensure fundraising is integrated across the organisation.
* Use Salesforce to manage supporter data, monitor campaign performance, and produce accurate, timely reports for the CEO and trustees.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
* Proven success in securing and stewarding high-value income (e.g. major donors, corporates, or significant partnerships).
* Experience planning and delivering successful fundraising campaigns and/or events with clear outcomes.
* Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, confident engaging with high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and senior business leaders.
* Experience line-managing staff, interns, or volunteers.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to craft compelling cases for support and inspiring donor communications.
* Highly organised and adaptable, able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing charity.
* Quick learner with the confidence to pick up new systems, processes, and ways of working.
* Willingness to occasionally work evenings/weekends as required.
Desirable
* Experience contributing to or developing fundraising strategy.
* Understanding of community fundraising and volunteer engagement.
* Familiarity with Salesforce or another fundraising CRM.
* Clean drivers licence.
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary & Pension
The salary range for this role is £42,000 - £48,000 FTE per annum (gross), dependent on experience and pro-rated if you work part-time. If eligible to join the pension scheme, we will match your contributions by 5%.
Annual Leave
You will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles). We usually close between Christmas and New Year without this time coming off your annual leave allowance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The deadline for applications is 12noon, Friday 24th October 2025.
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early. We reserve the right to close applications before the deadline date if we find the right candidate.
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why this is the job for you to