Business Development

Leeds Women's Aid; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A women's support charity in Leeds is seeking a strategic fundraising leader to diversify income and strengthen community influence. The role emphasizes values-led leadership and aims to impact women's lives positively. Candidates should have experience in fundraising and a passion for community engagement. The position offers a hybrid working model and a salary between £55-60k, with applications closing on 24th February.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of income diversification strategies.
• Background in working within non-profit or charitable organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to diversify income.
• Communicate the organization's voice, values, and impact.
• Collaborate with the recruitment agency for candidate selection.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Fundraising expertise

Community engagement

Values-led leadership

Job description

Overview

Leeds based (hybrid working)

Salary £55-60k

35 hours per week

Apply your strategic skills to diversify Leeds Women’s Aid’s income.

For over 50 years, Leeds Women’s Aid has been a lifeline for women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse. The organisation has grown significantly, from a c.£600–700k income charity 10 years ago, to one now approaching £5m annual income. With this growth comes bold, renewed ambition to diversify income, strengthen influence and ensure LWA’s voice, values and impact are communicated with clarity and confidence to reach those who need them most.

We’re looking for a skilled fundraising leader who is strategic, values-led, and unafraid to ask “what if we tried it this way?” If you’re energised by the thought of a role that allows you to apply your skills in an organisation that centres women, community and purpose then please get in touch with our recruitment agency via the link below.

Download the candidate pack below for more information.

The closing date Tuesday 24th February with first stage interviews scheduled to take place Thursday 5th/Monday 9th of March.

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.