Head of Community Fundraising (South)

We are currently looking for someone to lead and manage a team of full-time regional Community Fundraising Managers from Central England southwards.

Brain Tumour Research is one of the fastest growing national charities in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research.

Head of Community Fundraising (South)
Reports to: Director of Fundraising
Location: Office-based form our Head Quarters in Milton Keynes (30 minutes by train from London Euston) with occasional UK travel
Salary: c. £40,000, dependent on experience
Hours of work: Full time, 9 am– 5pm, plus reasonable additional hours necessary to perform duties

You will deliver the Brain Tumour Research fundraising strategy across all community fundraising income streams including: challenges, events, campaigns, Charity of the Year partnerships and collections.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Demonstrable professional experience of community fundraising.
• Demonstrable professional experience at delivering against income targets.
• Flexibility in their approach to work, embracing change and development and able to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Outstanding communication skills, including an excellent standard of written English.
• Experience in managing and motivating staff and/or volunteers.

Main duties:

• Managing the team, setting team objectives and ensuring income targets are achieved
• Growing our supporter base while ensuring an exceptional supporter journey for all community fundraisers
• Developing relationships and partnerships, across the regions, with local businesses and relevant medical institutions
• Recruiting, developing and managing volunteers

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 17th December,
First interviews taking place on Wednesday 20th December.

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary​. It will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.