Interim Head of Fundraising
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About the role
Location: Portsmouth office (hybrid working). Role type: Interim. Work type: Hybrid. Closing date: 05 December 2025. Time commitment: Full‑time, initial 12‑month contract with option to become permanent.
Established in 2002 with 15 committed staff, Fair Ways supports over 500 children and young people annually through fostering, education, residential care, and family support, in partnership with 50+ local authorities and NHS bodies.
Responsibilities
* Drive fundraising strategy with Senior Leadership Team.
* Secure support from trusts and foundations.
* Develop corporate partnerships and expand individual and community giving.
* Build foundations for long‑term growth and manage key strategic relationships.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Fair Ways in the recruitment of this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format.
Please read the candidate information pack before applying, as it contains important details to support your application.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
* Why are you interested in the interim Head of Fundraising role at Fair Ways?
* What recent experience do you have which is relevant for the role?
* Your availability and any practical issues.
You are welcome to send your cover letter in writing, or as a video or audio clip, alongside your CV.
The closing date for applications is Fri 5 Dec, with online shortlisting interviews taking place throughout the advertising period and the week after. Interviews with Fair Ways (competency and values based) will take place in the week commencing 15 December.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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