Head of Fundraising

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Head of Fundraising

[E] Essential criteria
[D] Desirable criteria

We expect the successful applicant to demonstrate how they meet our values:

•  Authentic: True to our mission
•  Compassionate: People are at the heart of everything we do
•  Unique: In our approach, always
•  Trusted: By our communities

Experience

•  Extensive experience in senior fundraising or a comparable field such as sales,

business development, or account/relationship management, with strong
transferable skills in income generation and stakeholder engagement. Charity
experience is welcome but not essential [E]

•  Proven leadership ability, with experience managing and motivating teams,
driving performance, and fostering a positive, high performing culture [E]
•  Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage corporate

partners, donors, and supporters [E]

•  Experience of setting and achieving financial targets [E]
•  Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple

projects and deadlines [E]

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing

proposals, presentations, and reports [E]

•  Knowledge of fundraising best practice (or willingness to learn) [E]
•  Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for travel within the local area (and

occasionally further afield) [E]

Skills/Knowledge

•  Experience working in a charity fundraising role [D]
•  Knowledge of grant applications and trust fundraising [D]
•  Experience using CRM systems or donor databases [D]
•  Understanding of GDPR and compliance in fundraising [D]

Personal Qualities

•  Warm, friendly, and approachable character with the ability to build relationships

internally and externally [E]

•  Ambitious, self-motivated, and target-driven, with a clear focus on achieving

fundraising goals [E]

•  Able to work independently, using initiative to drive fundraising success [E]
•  Enthusiastic, positive, and confident with the ability to inspire and motivate a small

team [E]

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•  High level of integrity, professionalism, and tact, always maintaining discretion and

confidentiality

•  Resilient and highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and work

under pressure [E]

•  Able to demonstrate empathy with the families we support, especially those facing

difficult medical situations or grieving the loss of a child [E]

•  Flexible and adaptable, willing to work outside normal office hours, including

evenings and weekends, when required [E]

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