Head of Fundraising
Location: Lewes
Salary: A GBP 45,000 : A GBP 50,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
The Role
At the organisation, they give children and young people with complex disabilities the opportunity to pursue their fullest potential. As their new Head of Fundraising, youll lead their strategy to deliver transformational change : inspiring supporters, building partnerships, and
Key Responsibilities
As their Head of Fundraising, you will:
* Lead and inspire their dedicated fundraising team, ensuring a proactive, collaborative, and professional approach
* Shape and deliver ambitious strategies across trusts, corporates, major donors, community fundraising, events, and legacy giving
* Build strong, lasting relationships with donors, trusts, corporates, and major supporters
* Represent Chailey Heritage Foundation at events, presentations, and networking opportunities
* Provide regular reporting to trustees, senior leaders, and the Development Committee, ensuring governance, compliance, and fundraising systems are robust and effective
Skills and Qualifications
* A strong track record of success across multiple fundraising streams in the charity sector
* The ability to build lasting partnerships, diversify funding, and inspire donors at every level
* Experience of leading and motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals
* Strategic vision combined with hands:on delivery, and the confidence to innovate where it matters most
Benefits
* Enhanced Annual Leave : 25:30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
* Enhanced Healthcare Cash Plan : claim back everyday health costs such as dental, optical, therapies, and counselling
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programme and access to their Wellbeing Centre
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Retail and leisure discounts, including Blue Light Card
* Free onsite parking, cafÃ, and kitchen facilities
* Death in Service benefit
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
careers.chf.uk/job/head:of:fundraising:1