MERMAIDS

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Embrace. Empower. Educate.

Role:

Hours:

Salary:

Fundraising Manager

Part Time (20 hours per week)

£35 to £38K FTE (pro rata and depending
on experience)

Reports to:

Senior Fundraising Manager

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you
would prefer to apply using an alternative format - such as a video application or
another method that better suits your needs, please contact

recruit@mermaidsuk.org.uk. We will be happy to support you and make suitable
adjustments.

Mermaidsuk.org.uk

Recruitment enquiries: recruit@mermaidsuk.org.uk

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A little bit about us...

Message from the CEO

Role Profile

Person Specification

Key Terms

The Selection Process

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A little bit about us…

‘We use ‘trans’ as an umbrella term for people that are binary trans, non-binary,
genderqueer, genderfluid, agender or of other non-cisgender genders, including
those of non-Western origin.’

The Charity

Mermaids has been supporting trans children, young people, and their families since
1995. Mermaids has evolved into one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ charities,
empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community
groups, helpline services, web resources, events, training, policy and stakeholder
engagement and residential weekends.

We also seek to educate and inform wider society on gender identity by helping
professionals accommodate and reassure gender diverse young people. Over the
years, we’ve seen many changes in the language and understanding surrounding
gender issues, but one thing remains the same: trans children deserve the freedom and
confidence to explore their gender identity wherever their journey takes them, free from
fear, isolation and discrimination.

What You Can Expect

In supporting our mission to create lasting, positive change for trans people, now and for
generations to come, you will receive our full support to thrive in your role. This includes
comprehensive  training,  opportunities  for  professional  development,  a  contributory
pension,  generous  holiday  entitlement,  access  to  external  supervision,  and  a  range  of
additional benefits.

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Message from the CEO
Thank you for your interest in the role of Fundraising
Manager with Mermaids. This is a truly exciting time
to join the charity; there’s no other organisation like
Mermaids. Whatever you do here you will be
supporting our work to achieve our mission and make
positive change for transgender, non-binary, gender
diverse children and young people for generations to
come. Given the challenges facing young
transgender people on numerous fronts, it is more
important than ever for the charity to step up.

If you want to be involved in one of the most significant civil rights movements of our
time, then this is where you need to be. This role will be crucial in driving forward our
trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships work to build strong, mutually beneficial
relationships to support our mission.

I joined the organisation as Chief Executive Officer in November 2025, bringing with me
a long-standing commitment to youth advocacy and inclusive leadership. Supporting
trans, non-binary and gender-diverse young people is central to my work. Throughout
my career, I have championed policies that promote safety, dignity and equal access to
opportunities, and I continue to listen closely to the communities we serve to ensure
their experiences guide our direction. I am dedicated to fostering a culture of respect,
belonging, and meaningful change for all young people.

If you have the passion and drive to help us achieve our vision. I look forward to hearing
from you and, hopefully, joining us soon.

Yours,
Jo Hardy
CEO

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Role Profile

Fundraising Manager

The young people, children and families that we support are at the heart of everything
we  do  at  Mermaids.  To  strengthen  our  fundraising  capacity,  we  are  seeking  an
experienced Fundraising Manager to support the sustainability and growth of our work,
enabling us to plan confidently and deliver long-term impact.

Mermaids  is  an  equal  opportunity  employer. We  encourage  applications  from  those
with  lived  experiences  (directly  or  indirectly)  and/or  close  ties  to  the  LGBTQ+
community. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds
and experiences to join us and shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive
applications  from  BPOC  (black  and  people  of  colour)  and/or  disabled  and  trans
candidates.

Key Objectives

The  Fundraising  Managers’  key  objective  is  to  identify  and  develop  opportunities,
create  inspiring  funding  proposals,  and  provide  excellent  stewardship  to  ensure  all
funders and partners feel valued, engaged, and motivated to continue their support.
You’ll also maintain a healthy and active pipeline of our new prospects, supporting the
long-term sustainability of our work.

This  is  a  rewarding,  hands-on  role  for  someone  who  loves  relationship  building,  is
confident working with funders and corporate partners, and is excited to be part of a
charity making a real difference to trans youth across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Delivery

•  Take  ownership  of  the  management  delivery of  specific income  streams across

the following:

o  Trusts, foundations and statutory fundraising

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o  Corporate donors and partnerships.

•  Build  relationships  with  trusts,  create  inspiring  fundraising  proposals,  make
appropriate  applications  and  ensure  that  all  reporting  is  completed  in  line  with
guidelines.

•  Build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with corporate organisations that

deliver income, awareness, and engagement opportunities.

•  Research, identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities within relevant income

streams.

•  Develop  and  deliver  exceptional  prospecting  and  stewardship  journeys  for  the

relevant income streams.

•  Monitor, maintain and manage our fundraising and donation CRM and platforms,

as required for income streams.

•  Track  progress  through  regular,  accurate  reporting  and  presentations  detailing
fundraising  progress  and  performance  against  the  relevant  income  streams,  for
internal and external stakeholders.

Strategy

•  Strategically build upon existing relationships with a network of engaged corporate
organisations with a view to steward them to become high-value corporate partners.
•  Develop and deliver a strategy for both corporates and trusts, meeting ambitious

income targets

General Responsibilities

●  Maintain  good  working  relationships  with  all  staff  members,  volunteers,  and

stakeholders.

●  Manage own time effectively and ensure attention to detail at all times.
●  Conduct  the  duties  of  the  job  description  in  accordance  with  the  operational
policies of Mermaids, including, but not limited to, the confidentiality and code of
conduct policies.

●  Adhere to all Mermaids policies and procedures.
●  Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

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Person Specification

Fundraising Manager

E = Essential

D = Desirable

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Significant experience in securing significant income from charitable
trusts, foundations, and corporate donors.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability
to write persuasive copy that is both succinct and compelling, tailored
to different audiences.

Significant experience of building and sustaining strong relationships
both internally and with significant external stakeholders (such as
corporate partners) to deliver objectives

Experienced in financial information management and analysis.

Significant experience of developing and managing donor
relationships and partnerships to achieve long-term support.

Understanding of the UK fundraising landscape and current trends in
trust and corporate fundraising

Ability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively, while
remaining flexible and adapting to emerging new issues, short
deadlines and other demands or challenges.

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Clear understanding of the aims and objectives of Mermaids.

Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to working in a
values led organisation.

Self-motivated and achievement focused, with a positive outlook and
problem-solving attitude.

Knowledge of fundraising best practice and regulations applicable to
trusts, foundations, and corporate fundraising.

Excellent IT skills, with experience in effectively using a fundraising
database/CRM (such as Raisers Edge).

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Key terms

Place of Work: We operate as a fully remote organisation; this role is home-based with
occasional travel for in-person meetings.

Contract Type: Subject to 6 months’ probation, this is a part time permanent position,
20 hours per week, 3 to 4 days a week (depending on preference).

We are happy to discuss and explore flexible options and job share opportunities.

Salary: £35k to £38k (pro rata) depending on experience.

Annual Leave: The full-time core holiday entitlement is 26.5 working days.

Pension: Mermaids will contribute 6% of salary to the Mermaids pension scheme, 2%
will be automatically taken from your salary as the employee contribution unless you
choose to opt out.

Benefits: All staff members receive the following benefits:

•  4-day week (32 hours for full time staff members)
•  Remote working
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Increased annual leave based on length of service (an additional 1 day per year
up to a maximum of 4 days)

•  Bank holiday flexibility (can be worked if preferred)
•  Christmas closure
•  Birthday leave
•  Access to a GP 24/7, an employee assistance programme and external

supervisors

•  Health cash plan (the ability to claim back medical and dental costs)

Probation & notice: The post is subject to a six-month probationary period. During this
period, you will be entitled to receive, and are required to give, at least one weeks’
notice of termination, which must be in writing. After successful completion of your
probationary period, you are entitled to receive one months’ notice of termination and
are required to give three months’ notice of termination, which must be in writing.

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The selection process

How to apply

Send your completed application form and CV to recruit@mermaidsuk.org.uk with
Fundraising Manager in the subject title.

Please include hyperlinks in the letter to relevant material and add all social media
accounts to the body of the email.

Deadline for applications: The final day for applications to be sent to us is 9pm Monday
2nd February 2026. Please note that the charity reserves the right to offer the position

to an individual before the deadline has lapsed, so we would recommend that you do
not wait for the deadline to apply if you are interested in this role.

Interview dates: Week commencing 9th February 2026.

Start date for the role: subject to when you can start.

Due to the high volume of applications that Mermaids receives per position we are
unable to provide feedback on individual applications or answer questions from
applicants. If applicants have not been contacted by 13th February 2026 then they
should assume their application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding

Mermaids is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults at risk, and this is a responsibility that is shared by all members of

staff and volunteers across the Charity. The successful candidate will be subject to
reference requests, safer recruitment checks and will be required to pass a Basic or an
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (criminal records) check.

Data Collection and Protection

We treat personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with
Data Protection legislation.

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