Director of Fundraising - London office / hybrid (2 days per week)
Salary: £72,000 - £80,000 per annum : Full time, permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a national charity supporting people affected by spinal cord injury, to recruit their new Director of Fundraising.
This is a pivotal, senior leadership role at an exciting point in this charity organisation’s journey. With income at £3.6m and plans to reach £5m by 2030, the Director of Fundraising will play a critical role in shaping strategy, driving sustainable growth and further developing the organisation’s high-performing, values-led fundraising function.

About the organisation
Founded in 1986, the charity exists to ensure that no one faces spinal cord injury alone. Every two hours, someone in the UK sustains a spinal cord injury. The charity provides life-changing services including mentoring, wheelchair skills training, family support, residential courses and return to work. Their Limitless Ambition strategy (2025-2030) sets out bold plans to expand reach, deepen impact and strengthen the organisation for the future.

The role
*Salary: £72,000 - £80,000 per annum
*Full-time, permanent role
*Generous annual leave and pension
*Strong commitment to flexible working and inclusion
*Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) employer
*Hybrid working, 2 office days per week (Wandsworth, South London)

As Director of Fundraising, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO and leading income growth across a broad and diversified fundraising portfolio. You will:
*Lead delivery of 2025-2030 fundraising strategy, growing income from £3.6m to £5m+
*Provide inspiring leadership to senior fundraising leaders and teams
*Strengthen fundraising systems, performance frameworks and governance
*Build strong relationships with trustees, the Fundraising Development Board, major donors, corporates, trusts and foundations
*Champion ethical, values-led and inclusive fundraising practice
*Use insight, data and innovation (including responsible use of new technologies) to improve performance and decision-making
This is a role for a strategic, credible leader who enjoys translating ambition into income and impact.

About you
You will bring a strong track record of leading and delivering significant fundraising growth, alongside:
*Senior leadership experience within fundraising
*Expertise across high-value income streams (corporate partnerships, major gifts, trusts/foundations,)
*Experience working with boards, senior volunteers and high-level stakeholders
*Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, financial awareness and communication skills
*A leadership style that is collaborative, values-driven and inclusive
*Alignment with the organisation’s values and mission
Experience in health, disability or adjacent sectors is welcome, but not essential.

Location
Hybrid working, with offices based in Wandsworth, South London.

How to apply
To request a full application pack, please submit your updated CV.

Key dates
*Closing date: Wednesday 13th May
*Invitations to interview: 18th May
*First stage interviews (online): 26th May
*Second stage interviews (in person): 2nd June

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.