Job Title: Head of Fund Development 

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Fareham, Hampshire 

Closing Date: Friday, 22nd November 2024 

Interviews: Friday, 6th December 2024 

About The Rainbow Centre 

Founded in 1990 by a group of parents dedicated to supporting their children with cerebral palsy, The Rainbow Centre has since transformed lives for individuals with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. Through holistic, movement-based education programmes, our highly skilled team nurtures the innate potential of every child and adult, helping them achieve individual success. 

Role Overview 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Fund Development to lead and grow the charity’s fundraising initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a successful fundraising strategy across a wide range of income streams. This includes trust funding, events, corporate partnerships, and major donors. You will play a key role in helping the charity reach its financial targets, ensuring the continued delivery of vital support to our service users. 

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, capable of building relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You will lead a growing team, made up of both paid staff and volunteers, to drive our fundraising efforts and expand our reach. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising, we want to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities 

•  Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet or exceed financial targets.
•  Lead and manage the fundraising and marketing teams, ensuring the smooth operation of all fundraising activities.
•  Build and maintain relationships with trusts, foundations, major donors, and corporate sponsors.
•  Create compelling funding applications and proposals for core and project work.
•  Oversee income generation from events, individual giving, legacies, and regular donations.
•  Ensure the effective management of gift aid, in coordination with the finance team.
•  Build a volunteer network to support events and fundraising activities.
•  Ensure all fundraising content on the charity’s website is current and effective.
•  Monitor and report on income, expenditure, and fundraising performance against targets.

Qualifications and Experience 

•  Senior leadership experience, with a proven record of successful fundraising.
•  Expertise in fundraising strategy, financial oversight, and business development.
•  Strong interpersonal skills, able to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.
•  Experience within the social care or charity sector is preferred.

Benefits 

•  Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000
•  Contributory pension
•  Healthcare benefits
•  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

To apply, please submit your completed application by Friday, 22nd November 2024. Interviews will be held on Friday, 6th December 2024. 

We are not accepting CV’S, only completed application forms.

Please note: An enhanced DBS check will be required.