Head of Fundraising

 Do you want to use your fundraising skills to help transform children’s lives across Scotland?

Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity. We stand up for every child because all children should have a safe childhood. We protect children from harm and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services. We help children, their families and the people who care for them by offering emotional, practical and financial support. We give children hope and a safer, brighter future.

We are now seeking a dynamic and inspiring head of fundraising to grow the vital income that enables this life‑changing work. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at Children First - driving strategy, championing innovation and ensuring our decisions are guided by insight, purpose and compassion.

In this role, you will lead with vision and heart. You will support and empower a talented fundraising team, nurturing a culture where creativity thrives, supporter journeys deepen and donors feel genuinely valued. You will build meaningful, values‑led relationships with individuals, funders and corporate partners, inspiring them to stand with us so that more children can be protected, nurtured and given the futures they deserve.

You will bring strategic clarity and strong financial stewardship - overseeing budgets, forecasting and compliance - while ensuring everything we do reflects fundraising best practice and our commitment to ethical, trauma‑informed work. Your leadership will help unlock new opportunities, strengthen performance and drive growth across all income streams.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate fundraising leader with a proven track record of success, a collaborative spirit and the confidence to be bold. You will be an exceptional communicator, a thoughtful relationship‑builder and someone motivated by impact. Most importantly, you will bring absolute dedication to keeping children safe and transforming their lives for the better.

At Children First, our values guide everything we do. With love, we put children first. With purpose, we transform children’s lives together. With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children. If you share these values and want to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Interview date:  Wednesday 4 February 2026