Senior Public Fundraising Manager

  • HARRIS HILL
  • Apr 11, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Senior Public Fundraising Manager in order to oversee Individual Giving and Community Fundraising programmes, driving income growth and deepening supporter engagement. You ll play a key strategic role, developing innovative campaigns, strengthening donor relationships, and expanding community reach. This will be 12 months FTC (Maternity cover).

You ll manage and inspire a team while working closely with senior leadership to deliver ambitious fundraising plans that ensure vital services continue to reach families who need them most.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of Individual Giving and Community Fundraising strategies
  • Drive supporter acquisition, retention, and engagement through insight led campaigns
  • Manage and grow key income streams, ensuring targets are met and exceeded
  • Oversee budgets, analyse performance, and report on campaign impact
  • Develop innovative fundraising products and supporter journeys
  • Build strong relationships with donors, partners, and community groups
  • Line manage and support a team of fundraisers, fostering a high performing culture
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated campaigns and maximise impact

Essential experience:

  • Proven success in fundraising, including meeting income targets
  • Experience managing budgets and analysing performance
  • Strong supporter care and relationship management skills
  • Experience leading or mentoring teams
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and project management skills
  • Confident using databases and Microsoft Office tools

You ll also be:

  • A creative and proactive thinker
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Empathetic and able to communicate sensitively
  • A collaborative team player and strong relationship builder

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: £45,000 per annum
  • Contract type: 12 months FTC, full time, 37.5 hrs a week
  • Location: London, hybrid working

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.