Fundraising & Development Manager

We are looking for a fundraiser with ambition and an entrepeneurial spirit. This role has exciting opportunities. The Village is a dynamic organisation with projects in the UK, Lesotho and the West Bank supporting excluded people. We provide them support to reintegrate into their local communities through education, skills, well-being and social engagement. Each project is based on a 'village'. This individual must be able to demonstrate imagination and the ability to think beyond just traditional fundraising.

We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial self starter with a proven record in fundraising who can hit the ground running. At least 3-5 years experience working in the charity sector. Someone who is excited about joining a young organisation, and who can come up with the strategy and then successfully execute it. Needs a background in trust and foundation bid writing (preferably with statutory experience), as well as demonstrating progressive thinking around less traditional means of fundraising. There is an opportunity to also develop corporate relationships. Needs to be target driven (year 1 - £180k) and will be remunerated on a performance basis.

The role is UK based working remotely, with need to travel specifically to London and Birmingham area with potential opportunities to travel internationally to support the overseas projects local fundraising plans. This individual will be able to help shape the fundraising thinking across the whole organisation.

Two references will be requested.