Fundraising Manager

Fundraising Manager

• Duration: 6-8 weeks (with potential to extend)


• Pay rate: £28.57-£30.22 per hour (equivalent to £52,000-£55,000 FTE)


• Hours: Ideally full‑time, 5 days per week (a 4‑day working week will be considered)


• Location: Hybrid - HP12 4HJ


• Some on‑site presence preferred (minimum 1 day per week)


• Travel costs may be covered depending on your location


• Start date: ASAP

An established UK charity is seeking an experienced Temporary Fundraising Manager to join the organisation on a short‑term basis, supporting the team during a particularly busy and important period.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, providing cover while the Head of Fundraising is on sick leave and helping to ensure income activity stays on track against agreed targets.

About the role

You'll be stepping into a pivotal leadership position at a time of high activity, providing stability, direction and support across the fundraising function.

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will lead a team of five across:

• Individual Giving


• Community & Events


• Data / Supporter Experience


• Fundraising Support

This role requires someone who is confident operating at pace, comfortable taking ownership quickly, and able to add value from day one.

Immediate priorities

• Managing follow‑up activity for the annual research appeal, currently going live


• Supporting short‑term income generation to help address a current income deficit


• Providing guidance and support to a relatively new Community & Events Manager


• Performance‑managing testing activity to uplift regular gifts from non‑member supporters


• Offering strong leadership and change management as the charity moves into delivery of a newly agreed 5‑year fundraising strategy and 12‑month operational plan

About you

You will bring:

• Significant experience in fundraising leadership, ideally within the charity or not‑for‑profit sector


• A practical, hands‑on approach and the confidence to step into a role at short notice


• Experience managing and supporting developing teams


• Strong understanding of income generation, testing and performance management


• Calm, values‑led leadership, particularly in times of change or pressure

This role would suit someone who enjoys supporting teams through busy periods, is comfortable holding multiple priorities, and takes pride in enabling others to do their best work.

How to apply

Please apply by sending your CV. We are looking for people who are available immediately.

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