Head of Fundraising

Harris Hill ·www.harrishill.co.uk

Location North Chailey, East Sussex, England
Work type Hybrid
Salary GBP 53,003 - 57,441 / year
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
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Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting St Peter & St James Hospice in the search for an exceptional Head of Fundraising.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team of a respected Sussex hospice, leading the development and delivery of an ambitious fundraising strategy that will help secure the long-term sustainability of vital end-of-life care services.

Salary: £53,000 – £57,400 FTE, with the potential to increase to £59,600 following successful completion of probation.

Location: North Chailey, Sussex, with flexibility for home working. Please note that the majority of working days are expected to be office-based. Full-time and part-time applications (30+ hours) will be considered, alongside flexible working arrangements including a compressed-hours pattern.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver a multi-channel fundraising strategy that drives sustainable income growth and identifies new fundraising opportunities.
  • Lead, inspire and develop the fundraising team, fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance and exceptional supporter care.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors, corporate partners, grant-making trusts and other key stakeholders.

Key Requirements

  • Significant senior-level fundraising experience with a proven track record of delivering income growth.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
  • Experience of managing high-value relationships and developing successful fundraising strategies and stewardship plans.

If you are a strategic and inspirational fundraising leader looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is therefore encouraged. Please reach out to Hannah at Harris Hill on hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

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Who is hiring for the Head of Fundraising role?
Harris Hill is hiring for the Head of Fundraising position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Head of Fundraising job located?
The Head of Fundraising role with Harris Hill is based in North Chailey, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Head of Fundraising role remote?
Yes — the Head of Fundraising position at Harris Hill is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Head of Fundraising role pay?
Harris Hill lists the Head of Fundraising role at GBP 53,003–57,441 per year.
Is the Head of Fundraising role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Harris Hill.
What experience level is the Head of Fundraising role?
The Head of Fundraising position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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