Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
MAIN PURPOSE
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Fundraising Manager to lead and grow a diverse income portfolio across multiple fundraising disciplines. This is a leadership role responsible for contributing to and delivering a national fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind’s organisational priorities, financial sustainability goals, and growth ambitions.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
* Contribute to, develop and deliver a multi-year fundraising strategy to achieve sustainable income growth.
* Set and manage annual income targets exceeding £500k to £1m.
* Identify new income streams aligned to Brainkind’s service model and expansion priorities.
* Work closely with senior leadership to align fundraising with operational and strategic objectives.
Income Generation (All Disciplines)
Lead and oversee income generation across:
* Trusts & Foundations – Develop compelling proposals for health, social care and rehabilitation funding.
* Corporate Partnerships – Secure and manage mutually beneficial local partnerships.
* Community & Events Fundraising – Grow supporter‑led activity nationally.
* Individual Giving & Digital Campaigns – Strengthen acquisition, retention and legacy programmes.
* Statutory & Health Sector Funding (where applicable outside commissioned services).
Team Management
* Line manage, coach and develop a small fundraising team.
* Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
* Set KPIs and ensure strong pipeline management and reporting.
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
* Act as an ambassador for Brainkind externally.
* Build strong internal relationships with operations, clinical teams, finance, and communications to gather impact data and case studies.
* Work closely with marketing/communications to strengthen brand‑led fundraising campaigns.
Governance & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice (e.g. Fundraising Regulator, GDPR).
ABOUT YOU
o Knowledge of a broad range of fundraising and charity sector activities.
o Knowledge of legal obligations for fundraising activities and all internal procedures and regulations and adherence to best practices, as defined by the organisation and Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice & Fundraising Regulator.
o Proven track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising income targets at £500k+ level (or comparable scale).
o Experience in managing successful campaigns, both digitally and within the community.
o Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data and manage performance pipelines.
o Be able to research, identify and build on opportunities for fundraising initiatives.
REWARDS
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
+ A competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE
+ 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
+ Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
+ Health Cash Plan
+ Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
+ Excellent training and support
+ Group life assurance.
+ Free parking
+ Company Pension
+ Long Service and Staff Awards
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
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