Head of Fundraising
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Position
The Head of Fundraising is responsible for leading our fundraising strategy and delivery. This role is key to securing resources that enable us to drive system change in the financial sector.
Typical Week
* Lead fundraising across ShareAction, ensuring conversations are held by the right colleagues with the right funders at the right times.
* Guide prospecting and lead the creation of compelling funding bids for multi‑year, high‑value projects.
* Deliver exceptional donor relationship management, including timely reports and strategic engagement.
* Oversee the growth of the major donors programme, building a committed donor base of Ultra‑High and High Net Worth individuals.
* Support and develop a high‑performing fundraising team.
* Engage regularly with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders, forming strong relationships and using your expertise to secure funding that drives impact across our campaigns and projects.
Requirements
* Experience devising and delivering fundraising strategies across multiple geographies (UK, EU, US) with trusts and foundations.
* Strong capability in developing powerful cases for support and significant bid/application writing experience for multi‑year, six‑ and seven‑figure projects and programmes.
* Skilled at managing donor relationships and supporting a high‑performing fundraising team.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive under pressure.
* Knowledge of charity law and best practice in fundraising.
Desirable
* Knowledge of statutory fundraising in the UK/EU and US philanthropy.
* Experience fundraising for systems‑change charities.
* Familiarity with capital markets or legacy fundraising.
Compensation and Benefits
* Salary: £61,323 plus an 8% pension contribution.
* Full‑time permanent role based in London, with a formal hybrid working policy. Attendance in the office is required on average six times a month or more.
* Flexible working hours and flexible work location.
* Paid annual leave (25 days, increasing with length of service) plus office closure at year‑end.
* Enhanced family leave pay (up to 18 weeks’ paid at 90% for either parent).
* Enhanced sick pay (starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1).
* 8% pension contribution.
* Private health insurance plan with Bupa.
* Employee assistance programme (EAP) with mental‑health support.
* Season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
Equal Opportunity Statement
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a diverse team and creating an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not provide visa sponsorship and require applicants to be legally eligible to work in the UK.
Application Deadline
Deadline for applications: Monday 19th January at 9:00 a.m.
Interview Schedule
Online first interviews – Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January; in‑person second interviews – Wednesday 4th February.
Application Process
Our hiring process is anonymised, we won’t ask for a cover letter and we don’t look at CVs until the interview stage to reduce unconscious bias. We encourage the use of flexible working arrangements and will discuss your needs during the interview.
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