Head of Fundraising and Business Development

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Bury, BL9 7RG

Pay:

£47,000.00 to £52,000.00 per year, £47000.00 - £52000.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

18/04/2026

• Strategic Income Leadership: Develop and deliver a multi-year Fundraising Strategy that grows and diversifies income across corporate, commercial, trusts & foundations, major gifts, individual giving, community and events, and legacies.

Own annual income and expenditure budgets, forecasts and KPIs; use scenario planning and re forecasting to meet targets and manage risk.

Commission and apply audience, market and competitive insight to inform product design, investment decisions and ROI optimization.

• Business Development & Corporate Partnerships Build and own a high-value new-business pipeline across priority sectors; lead research, outreach, meetings, proposals, pitches, negotiation and closing.

Secure multi-year strategic partnerships (e.g., sponsorship, Charity of the Year, payroll giving, cause related marketing and shared-value collaborations) with clear activation plans and KPIs.

Collaborate with Retail/Lottery/Commercial to develop joint offers and maximise non-financial value (volunteering, stock generation, pro bono, gifts in kind).

• Trusts, Foundations & Statutory/Contracted Income Oversee a robust prospecting and application calendar with strong cases for support, evidence of need, budgets and evaluation plans.

Ensure timely reporting and compliance, streamlining internal bid processes to improve speed and win rate.

• Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory Grow individual giving via regular giving, cash appeals and digital acquisition; design segmented journeys to improve retention and lifetime value.

Embed a respectful, insight-led legacy marketing programme and strengthen in-memory giving/tribute funds with tailored stewardship.

• Community, Events & Mass Participation Oversee a balanced portfolio of owned and third-party events, improving participation, sponsorship and Gift Aid return.

Ensure robust risk assessments, logistics and supporter care for all activities.

• Marketing, Communications & Brand Bring a high level of creativity and marketing expertise to shape engaging campaigns, sharpen messaging and strengthen the Hospices brand across all channels.

Partner with Marketing & Communications to create compelling propositions, impact reporting and omni-channel campaigns that elevate brand and income.

Act as an ambassador for Bury Hospice with media, networks and stakeholders to increase awareness and support.

• Data, CRM & Insight Ensure quality data capture, GDPR compliance and accurate reporting; champion test-and-learn, segmentation and performance dashboards.

Use insight to shape decision-making, investment and product development.

• Governance, Finance & Risk Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulators Code of Fundraising Practice, HMRC Gift Aid, charity law, PECR and internal policies.

Identify and mitigate operational and reputational risks; ensure business continuity plans are in place.

• Leadership, Culture & People Operate as part of a supportive and dynamic Senior Leadership Team, contributing collaboratively to organisational culture, cross-functional improvement and strategic decision-making, contributing to the strategic development of the Hospice and representing the Fundraising & Business Development function at Board meetings and relevant sub-committees.

Engage collaboratively across all areas of the organisation to support decision-making, operational excellence and long-term planning.

Line manage, coach and develop the fundraising team and key volunteers; set clear objectives, provide regular 1:1s and appraisals, and build a high performance, inclusive culture.

Foster innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement; recruit and induct staff/volunteers in line with organisational values.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).