Head of Fundraising
Are you an ambitious and values-driven fundraiser ready to unlock opportunities that change lives?
LOCATION: Onsite, North Chailey BN8 4EF
SALARY: £45,000–£50,000
HOURS: Full time, 37 hours
Why Join Us
At Chailey Heritage Foundation, we give children and young people with complex disabilities the opportunity to pursue their fullest potential. As our new Head of Fundraising, you’ll lead our strategy to deliver transformational change — inspiring supporters, building partnerships, and securing sustainable growth so we can continue to help extraordinary young people thrive.
What You’ll Do
As our Head of Fundraising, you will:
- Lead and inspire our 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
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with:
- 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
THE REWARDS GO BEYOND SALARY…
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:
- 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 our 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
We also cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals.
Join Us and Start Exploring Possibilities
For full details of this role, you can view the job description here. To discover more about our organisation, visit the Chailey Heritage Foundation website.
Application Deadline: Friday 10th October, we will be reviewing applications as they come in, so don't hold out until the closing date, and apply now!
For any enquiries, please contact us at careers@chf.org.uk or via WhatsApp on 07923233178.
Safeguarding Statement
Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate, and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.
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