Head of Fundraising & Partnerships

Join Cherry Trees' Senior Leadership Team as Head of Fundraising, Partnerships & Growth, reporting directly to the CEO, with a salary up to £75,000 plus 10% bonus dependent on expirience and targets.

Working arrangements

Location: East Clandon, Surrey

Salary / Pay: up to £75,000 per year plus 10% bonus dependent on experience and targets

Shift Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

About Cherry Trees

Cherry Trees provides specialist, home-from-home care for children with complex disabilities across our two homes in Surrey and Hampshire, giving families a vital break, while helping children build confidence and independence. Our East Clandon home has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted four years running.

What you'll be doing

Strategic leadership

• Develop and lead Cherry Trees' fundraising and partnerships strategy
• Set income targets and advise the CEO and Board on strategy

Fundraising and partnerships

• Manage a portfolio spanning trusts, major donors, corporate and legacy income
• Build relationships with NHS bodies, local authorities and corporate partners
• Represent Cherry Trees at sector events and conferences

Team and communications

• Lead and develop the fundraising and communications team
• Oversee campaigns that build Cherry Trees' profile and supporter base

What we're looking for

• Significant experience in senior fundraising leadership across multiple income streams
• Track record of meeting ambitious income targets
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong relationship-building skills with donors, trusts and corporate partners
• Knowledge of fundraising legislation and best practice
• Comfortable contributing to organisational strategy as part of senior leadership
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site parking

All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and at least two satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom; we cannot offer sponsorship. Cherry Trees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

You may also have experience or be interested in these types of roles: Head of Fundraising, Director of Fundraising, Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, Head of Income Generation, Director of Income and Engagement, Head of Development (Charity).

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