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Head of Fundraising

Chailey Heritage Foundation • Full-time • Lewes, East Sussex, England • £45,000 - £50,000 / year • 2d ago

Head of Fundraising

Location: Lewes

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role

At the organisation, they give children and young people with complex disabilities the opportunity to pursue their fullest potential. As their new Head of Fundraising, you’ll lead their strategy to deliver transformational change — inspiring supporters, building partnerships, and

Key Responsibilities

As their Head of Fundraising, you will:

Lead and inspire their dedicated fundraising team, ensuring a proactive, collaborative, and professional approach
Shape and deliver ambitious strategies across trusts, corporates, major donors, community fundraising, events, and legacy giving
Build strong, lasting relationships with donors, trusts, corporates, and major supporters
Represent Chailey Heritage Foundation at events, presentations, and networking opportunities
Provide regular reporting to trustees, senior leaders, and the Development Committee, ensuring governance, compliance, and fundraising systems are robust and effective

Skills and Qualifications

A strong track record of success across multiple fundraising streams in the charity sector
The ability to build lasting partnerships, diversify funding, and inspire donors at every level
Experience of leading and motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals
Strategic vision combined with hands-on delivery, and the confidence to innovate where it matters most

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
Enhanced Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back everyday health costs such as dental, optical, therapies, and counselling
Contributory Pension Scheme
Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme and access to their Wellbeing Centre
Cycle to Work scheme
Retail and leisure discounts, including Blue Light Card
Free onsite parking, café, and kitchen facilities
Death in Service benefit

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/head-of-fundraising-1