Fundraising Manager

  • Talking Money
  • Jan 02, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

About Talking Money

Talking Money is an independent charity providing free, expert money advice across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our purpose, from a client s perspective, is:

Help me with my money worries in a way that suits me so I can get on with my life.

We work holistically and person-centred, supporting people facing debt, poverty, rising living costs, poor housing and mental ill-health. Demand for our services continues to rise.

The opportunity

This newly created Fundraising Manager role is central to securing Talking Money s long-term sustainability. Following funding changes, we are strengthening our income generation with a focus on trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships.

You will join a small, ambitious Leadership Team, shaping strategy while delivering income in a mission-driven organisation.

What you ll do

  • Lead and grow income from trusts and foundations, including multi-year funding
  • Develop early-stage corporate partnerships aligned with our mission
  • Write high-quality funding applications and reports
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with funders and partners
  • Track fundraising performance, forecasts and pipeline
  • Work closely with colleagues to gather impact data and stories
  • Contribute to Talking Money s fundraising strategy

About you

You will be a confident, values-driven fundraiser with:

  • A track record of securing income from trusts and foundations and/or corporate partners
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • The ability to think strategically while delivering operationally
  • A collaborative and organised working style
  • A commitment to equity, inclusion and whole-person support

Experience in small charities, individual giving or fundraising communications is welcome but not essential.

Why join us?

  • Make a tangible difference to people facing financial hardship
  • Shape a growing fundraising function
  • Flexible, hybrid and part-time working
  • A compassionate, values-led organisational culture
  • Supportive leadership and realistic expectations

Benefits include days annual leave (pro rata), 5% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, health plan, and cycle-to-work and tech schemes.

How to apply

Please send:

  • Your CV
  • A supporting statement (max 2 pages)

Deadline: Thursday 15th January, 11pm
Interviews: Tuesday 20th January (in person)

Talking Money is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and an inclusive recruitment process, we welcome applications from people under-represented in the charity and advice sectors. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.