Deputy Head of Fundraising

Are you interested in developing your career as Deputy Head of Fundraising with the wonderful educational charity Ark? This charity seeks to ensure that all children regardless of their background have access to a great education and real choices in life.

This role will support the Head of Fundraising in leading the team responsible for securing donations from HNWIs, Charitable Trusts and corporate partners, to help to deliver activity across Ark schools and its range of ventures. As Deputy Head of Fundraising, you will develop and implement fundraising initiatives, working creatively to build new relationships and establish current and new sources of income, particularly with new corporate partners. You will also manage a number of longstanding relationships with HNWI s who have made significant donations to Ark, as well as support the new business prospect research of HNWIs and companies, delivering an engagement programme of stewardship activity.

To be successful in the role of Senior Major Giving Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience of leading high value fundraising bids (ideally trusts and foundations/corporates as well as HNWI), and in managing a team.
• Evidence of developing new business prospects into substantial donation
• Ability to write inspiring, accurate reports with up-to-date information from colleagues/sources for funders

Salary: £54,000 £60,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/Hybrid
Deadline: Rolling

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on or email your interest along with your CV to

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

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If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.