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Head of Fundraising

The Chc

Hove

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Job summary

A UK charity organization is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead the development and implementation of fundraising strategies for two critical projects aimed at improving community health. This role includes building and managing a high-performing team, fostering strategic relationships with donors and partners, and ensuring financial support for ongoing initiatives. Candidates should have fundraising experience within the UK's voluntary sector and exceptional communication skills, along with a passion for contributing to public health improvements for children and families.

Qualifications

  • Experience with UK legislation and charity regulations.
  • Experience in the voluntary sector with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies.
  • Build and manage a high-performing team.
  • Foster and maintain strategic relationships.

Skills

Fundraising and grants experience within the UK
Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
Excellent interpersonal skills
Passion for a healthy lifestyle
Team player with hands-on ability
International fundraising knowledge

Education

Formal Financial qualifications
Job description

Providing vision and leadership for the charity’s fundraising and grant applications, to achieve the mission and goals of the two projects Collaboration for Kids (CFK) and Food Addiction Solutions (FAS).

What difference will you make?

By volunteering with CHC, you will play a key part in improving the food environment and wellbeing in communities, through creativity and collaboration.

What are we looking for?
  • Fundraising and grants experience within the UK
  • Working experience of UK legislation, charity regulations and key funding bodies in the UK
  • Formal Financial qualifications and / or training as a Finance Manager or an Accountant
  • Have a visible passion for healthy lifestyle and for engaging in charitable work to contribute to improved public health, especially of children and adolescents
  • Experience of working within the voluntary sector with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to establish and maintain effective working and collaborative relationships
  • International fundraising knowledge and experience (desirable)
  • Have a real enthusiasm for collaboration, team building, standards of excellence, innovation, continuous improvement and constructive change
  • Be a team player who is positive, ‘hands‑on’ and able to get the best out of a team
What will you be doing?

As Head of Fundraising you will help formulate the core fundraising strategy as The CHC seeks to extend its reach within the community. This role is critical as the funds will ensure the ongoing sustainability of the programmes that the charity is developing to yield better health outcomes for children and families over the forthcoming years.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following
  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies: Create and execute comprehensive strategies to meet the funding needs of the CFK and FAS projects, including setting SMART goals and leading the team to achieve these objectives.
  • Build and manage a high‑performing team: Recruit, train, and support a skilled team with the necessary resources to effectively pursue fundraising and grant opportunities, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the projects.
  • Foster and maintain strategic relationships: Engage with potential partners, donors, and supporters to build and strengthen relationships, creating opportunities for collaboration and securing financial support for the projects. Defining the strategy, setting SMART goals and leading the Funding & Grants Team(s) within The CHC, as appropriate, to achieve the funding needs of the two projects CFK and FAS, based on their goals.
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