Head of Fundraising

The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional wildlife trust in the UK is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead their fundraising strategy and initiatives. The role focuses on securing sustainable income while developing a motivated team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in charity fundraising and possess strong skills in team leadership and relationship building. The position offers hybrid working and a generous benefits package including flexible working hours and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and paid birthday leave

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing initiatives including access to health support

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Salary exchange pension with employer contribution

Membership to staff network groups

Qualifications

• Proven experience raising income in a charity or membership-based setting.
• Demonstrable track record of leading multiple fundraising income streams.
• Confidence in developing high-performing teams and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts focusing on long-term sustainability.
• Shape a fundraising strategy reflecting the organization's values.
• Support and develop a motivated team dedicated to collaborative work.
• Act as a trusted advisor to directors and trustees.

Skills

Fundraising income generation

Team leadership

Relationship building

Empathy and positivity

Job description

Head of Fundraising

Closing date: Wednesday 28 January 2026 Salary: £51,818 - £60,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: Any BBOWT Office with travel to other sites as required. Hybrid working available. Click here to apply

We’re looking for a Head of Fundraising who cares deeply about helping nature recover – and who values working in an environment where wellbeing, collaboration and balance matter just as much as results.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager

Based: Any BBOWT Office with travel to other sites as required. Hybrid working available

Please note, from 2 nd March 2026 our Oxford office will be based at Compass House, Farmoor Court, Farmoor,OX2 9LU

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co‑working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

We’re looking for a Head of Fundraising who cares deeply about helping nature recover – and who values working in an environment where wellbeing, collaboration and balance matter just as much as results.

In this role, you’ll guide and nurture our fundraising programme across philanthropy, membership, trusts, grants and business partnerships. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership team that’s committed to sustainable growth, shared learning and creating the conditions for people and nature to thrive together.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading with purpose – helping secure the income that enables our vital work, with a focus on long‑term sustainability rather than short‑term pressure.
• Shaping a fundraising strategy that reflects our values and supports meaningful connections with our supporters.
• Supporting and developing a motivated team, championing wellbeing, professional growth and a healthy, collaborative working environment.
• Exploring values‑led campaigns and new opportunities that feel authentic to our mission and respectful of supporters.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to Directors and Trustees, helping embed a positive fundraising culture across the organisation.

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive:

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Flexible working to achieve work‑life balance
• Wellbeing initiatives including 14 qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package – access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family‑friendly policies
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience raising income in a charity or membership‑based setting
• Demonstrable track record of successfully leading more than one fundraising income stream in a membership‑focused organisation
• Confidence in growing high‑performing teams and great at building relationships
• Brings empathy, positivity, and a collaborative leadership style

How to apply

F or full details, please read the job description and T&Cs below. To apply, please follow the application link.

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 th January 2026.

Stage 1 interviews will take place the afternoon Wednesday 4 th February 2026, second stage interviews likely to be 9 th or 11 th February 2026.

BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. Contact us on [e-mail] if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application.

When applying for the role you can expect to answer a few questions online relating to the skills required and what you would be doing in the role. Your responses will be anonymised, randomised, and scored by a panel of reviewers.

We don’t use an application form, or CVs – your answers to our situational based questions will be scored against a review guide and scores from these will decide which candidates go through to the interview stage. See here to find out why we do this.

Whilst we appreciate ChatGPT and other AI platforms can answer these questions, we know what they have to say (and generally the answer they generate isn’t great). We want to hear your perspective written in your own words. If it is clear that any of your answers are not your own work, we reserve the right to reject your application on that basis.

You’ll also be asked for information about your background, anything you feel comfortable sharing will be anonymised and will not be shared as part of the selection process, it will only be used to help us understand how we are performing against our equal opportunities metrics. All candidates will receive feedback on their application.

We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio‑economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Littlemore, Oxford Oxon OX4 4XT

Job description, Benefits summary and T&Cs