Director of Fundraising

Job Title:                        Director of Fundraising 

Salary:                             £75,000 to £80,000

Hours:                             36 hours per week

Location:                        North West London (NW9)

Kisharon Langdon UK has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Fundraising  to join their growing team in North West London. 

Kisharon Langdon is a charity offering a wide range of services to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and their families.  From our nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon empowers people with learning disabilities and autistic people to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. 

Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The Role;

The Director of Fundraising will lead the fundraising team; and develop key stakeholder relationships.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing the operational fundraising strategy, strengthening current programmes and developing new revenue opportunities to meet agreed KPI’s and specific portfolio targets to drive voluntary income growth. The postholder will also prepare regular management reports for the CEO and Board.

Key Responsibilities;

• To lead develop, motivate and manage the fundraising team across different fundraising portfolios.

• To develop the quality and profile of fundraising, building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, in particular trustees, benefactors, patrons and other key donors, families of members/people we support and future partners.

• To develop and implement a fundraising strategy along with supporting departmental KPIs.


• To grow and develop innovative and effective ways to raise funds, including corporate and trusts giving, legacy funding, major donor and the community campaign, and digital fundraising to increase and diversify the organisation’s income.


• To be responsible for setting and achieving the annual fundraising budgets.

About You;

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.


• A successful track record of leadership and line management at a senior level within an organisation of comparable scope, size and complexity.


• Demonstrable evidence of previous successful fundraising and target achievement in the charitable sector.


• Demonstrably numerate and analytical, with strong experience in financial and budget management.


• Past success in developing and implementing strategy/business planning and increasing organisational income.


• Successful record in the organisation or management of major events and activities.

What we offer;

• 21 days paid holiday per holiday year which increases with length of service, in addition, you are entitled to bank and public holidays and major Jewish festivals. (Pro-rated for part time staff)


• Company Pension scheme,


• Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service,


• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues,


• Development and career progression opportunities.

How to apply;

Please apply online today with your most current up to date CV and a brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your interest in joining Kisharon Langdon and your relevant skills and experience for the role.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Please note at this time Kisharon Langdon cannot offer certificate of sponsorship support.

Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.