Fundraising Lead

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a wonderful charity to recruit their new Fundraising Lead

This is a rare opportunity for a strategic, values-led relationship fundraiser to lead on income generation for the organisation, a unique and internationally respected charity offering life‑saving sanctuary to people in suicidal crisis.



Fundraising Lead

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent, Part-time (3-4 days per week, 0.6-0.8 FTE)

Location: Hybrid working with regular presence at the office in London

Additional: Occasional evening meetings and donor events

Closing date: 9am Monday 22 June

Interviews: w/c 29 June and w/c 6 July



About the organisation

The organisation offers time, sanctuary and compassionate presence to people in suicidal crisis. Through short residential stays and non‑judgemental listening, It provides a rare, non‑medical alternative to crisis‑led interventions. Nationally recognised and internationally respected, it's relational model of suicide prevention has a profound, life‑saving impact.

Following a period of redevelopment and reopening, the charity is entering an exciting new phase focused on sustainability, growth and deeper philanthropic engagement.

About the role

This is a senior, strategic and highly relational fundraising role. Working closely with the Managing Director and Trustees, the Fundraising Lead will develop and deliver an ambitious, multi‑stream fundraising strategy to secure the organisation's long‑term future.

You will lead income generation across trusts and foundations, major donors and philanthropy, alongside ethically grounded individual giving. This role offers real autonomy, senior‑level influence and the opportunity to fundraise in a values‑led, emotionally intelligent way.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy aligned with the charity's mission


• Secure income from trusts, foundations, major donors and philanthropists


• Build and steward long‑term, values‑aligned funder relationships


• Work closely with the Managing Director and Trustees on donor engagement


• Develop compelling cases for support and high‑quality applications and reports


• Ensure ethical, sensitive and trauma‑informed fundraising practice

About you

You will bring:

• Senior‑level fundraising experience with a strong income track record


• Expertise in trusts, foundations and/or major donor fundraising


• Experience developing fundraising strategy, not just delivery


• Excellent written communication and relationship‑building skills


• High emotional intelligence and confidence working in sensitive contexts

Desirable: experience in mental health or crisis services; major donor strategy development; knowledge of the UK funding landscape.

Why join the organisation?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK's most distinctive suicide prevention charities, funding work that is quietly powerful, deeply human and genuinely life‑saving.

Recruitment Timeline

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold the organisation's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the charity will be hosting a Q&A webinar at 6-7pm on Tuesday 16 June. This is in place of individual informal calls with the Managing Director. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Your identity will remain anonymous throughout the session Please register your interest via email in attending this webinar - [email protected].

Information webinar: 6-7pm on Tuesday 16 June

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 22 June

1st stage Interviews: w/c 29 June

2nd stage interviews: w/c 6 July. Exact dates TBC

How to Apply

In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to Philippa at Charity People. If your CV matches what our client is looking for, we will be in touch with the full candidate pack and lots more details.

Formal application is via CV and supporting statement, answering the questions outlined in the candidate pack.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.