Overview

Director of Fundraising & Partnerships – Location: Hybrid flexible working, Winchester based office (expectation 1 day per week). Salary: £60,000–£70,000. Our client helps adults at risk of or affected by hepatic related disease or cancer.

They are looking for a dynamic and strategic Director of Fundraising & Partnerships to join their Senior Management Team and lead their ambitious plans to grow income and impact. This pivotal role will shape and deliver their fundraising strategy, diversify income streams, and build long-term relationships with major donors, corporate partners, trusts, and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-year fundraising and partnerships strategy across trusts, foundations, major donors, corporates, legacies, individuals, community, and digital channels.


• Personally cultivate and manage high-value supporters and corporate partners.


• Drive innovation using the latest fundraising tools, technology, and analytics to embed a data-driven approach across the team.


• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing fundraising team.


• Provide strategic insight and reporting to the CEO, SMT, and Trustees.

What Our Client is Looking For

• Proven senior-level fundraising experience with multi-stream, high-value income growth.


• Someone who can represent the charity as a trusted ambassador, building strong and lasting relationships with trustees, donors, corporate partners and other key stakeholders, while using their networking skills to confidently promote our client’s work and open up new opportunities.


• Experience maximising the benefits of CRM systems, analytics, and emerging technologies to drive data-led fundraising decisions.


• Inspirational leader, collaborative team player, and strategic thinker.


• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively with Trustees to connect with new supporters and partners, inspiring them to get involved and champion our client’s mission.


• Enthusiasm for their mission, combined with a commitment to working in line with their values.

Why Join Our Client?

With a new strategy and a rebrand launching soon, this is a fantastic time to join our client. This is a high-profile leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at a mission-driven charity.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working to support your work-life balance


• A supportive and friendly culture where your wellbeing matters


• Opportunities for personal and professional development, including access to training programmes, support for professional memberships, and chances to represent the organisation at external events and conferences


• Regular supervision and Personal Development Plans that focus on your work goals, alongside opportunities to collaborate across teams


• The opportunity to play a leading role in a major project to modernise our client’s CRM system within the next two years, ensuring fundraising and supporter care systems are fit for the future


• The chance to lead and inspire, while making a tangible difference to people’s lives every day

Apply

Please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the role and person specification via the apply button.

Closing Date

17 October 2025 - applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be held, as they are received.