Head of Fundraising and Income

Location: North Chailey, East Sussex (BN8 4EF)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, Hybrid - 37 hours per week

Lead income growth. Inspire people. Shape long-term sustainability.

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Fundraising & Income to lead and grow our voluntary and earned income streams. This is a senior leadership role with real influence — ideal for a strategic fundraiser who enjoys building teams, developing opportunities, and working collaboratively to deliver sustainable growth.

About the role

As Head of Fundraising & Income, you will provide visible, values-led leadership to our fundraising team while setting the strategic direction for income generation across the organisation.

You will:

Lead and inspire a high-performing fundraising team, creating a positive, professional and proactive culture
Develop and deliver ambitious strategies across trusts, foundations, corporates, major donors, community fundraising and events
Manage and grow existing earned income streams, while identifying and developing new income-generating opportunities
Build strong, lasting relationships with supporters, partners, and stakeholders
Work with senior leaders across the organisation, contributing to long-term plans and sustainability
Ensure excellent stewardship, robust compliance, and high standards of fundraising practice

This role combines strategic thinking, commercial awareness and hands-on leadership, with opportunities to shape new ideas and approaches.

About you

As a proven fundraising leader with the confidence and credibility to operate at a senior level you will be motivated by opportunity, collaboration, growth; and enjoy working in a role where leadership really matters. You'll also bring:

Significant experience across fundraising and/or income generation
A strong track record of leading and developing teams
Commercial awareness and a business development mindset
Experience of building partnerships and managing high-value relationships
Confidence working with senior stakeholders, committees and boards
Strong organisational, communication and influencing skills

Why join us?

We offer more than a role, we offer the chance to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven organisation with ambitious plans for the future.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and career progression.

Enhanced Annual Leave 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support
Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Retail and Leisure discounts
Free onsite Parking, Café, and Kitchen Facilities
Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/head-of-fundraising-and-income-5776058?source=chf.org.uk

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