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Head of Fundraising
- Permanent role
- £40,000 per annum plus 6% pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave (on top of usual bank holidays)
- Full-time Monday-Friday
- Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hours
We're looking for a Head of Fundraising who is passionate about making a positive impact on the world to join the Arts Emergency team.
This position will be responsible for raising the necessary income to ensure Arts Emergency’s high-quality, person focused, asset-based services for young people are sustainably funded and can scale. This is a new role that reports to the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, overseeing a diverse income portfolio including individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate donations, commercial income and community fundraising. The Head of Fundraising will have a particular focus on managing and growing our income from individuals and organisations, with an aim to increase overall fundraising to £1.25m in 2026.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about building and developing strong teams, and who can implement ambitious plans for funding work by making best use of their large community of young people, volunteers and organisations across the Arts, Humanities and in the Cultural and Creative industries. You will be an inclusive leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others, with a strong understanding of charitable income streams gained from experience working at a similar level in a small organisation or in a senior position within a larger organisation/team. Finally, you will be experienced in developing fundraising strategies through to implementation and evaluation, with a creative and proactive approach to developing and deepening relationships with stakeholders.
The role can be home or office based, or hybrid. Arts Emergency’s head office is at Unit W3, 8 Woodberry Down, London, N4 2TG, and our Manchester office is at Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN.
For more information and to apply click here.
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