Job Description
Z2K is a small but fearless anti-poverty charity. We combine frontline advice with bold influencing to tackle the systems that drive poverty - and we re recruiting our first Major Donor & Corporate Lead.
You ll lead on building and delivering our strategy for major donors and corporates, cultivating long-term partnerships rooted in shared values. Working closely with our Chief Executive, senior leadership team and trustees on major donor and corporate fundraising, and with our Communications Lead on fundraising communications and campaigns, you ll shape compelling approaches to inspire support. You ll also line manage our Fundraising Officer (grant funding & events), helping diversify Z2K s income to change lives and challenge injustice. This is a hands-on role with plenty of scope to shape your approach. You ll lead on identifying new prospects, crafting compelling proposals, and making the case for support to a wide range of external audiences.
You re a strategic relationship-builder who thrives on finding and forging connections that deliver lasting impact. You bring a track record of securing income from major donors and corporates, whether in the charity sector as through a business development function in the private sector. You know that successful fundraising starts with research, curiosity, and consistent cultivation. You re confident identifying new prospects, opening doors, and developing tailored approaches that speak to both hearts and minds.
You ll be part of a collaborative, values-led team, and your work will directly contribute to our ability to improve lives and push for systemic change.
You will benefit from 31 days annual leave + bank holidays, enhanced sick and parental leave, matched pension up to 5%, income protection, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
