Development Manager (maternity cover)

We are looking for a friendly, positive and self-motivated fundraiser, who really understands the unique importance of Clean Break’s work. 

The Development Manager post (maternity cover) will work alongside another colleague to raise income from trusts and foundations and is responsible for managing fundraising from individuals.

This is a part time (4 days), fixed term 12 month long position, with a salary of £28,000 per annum.

During this maternity cover, priorities will include; creating and delivering a compelling Big Give Christmas match-funded campaign, managing our supporter schemes (Friends memberships, Commissioning Circle and Take Your Seat), stewarding major donors, identifying new prospects and securing 5 figure grants from trusts and foundations to support our work.

You will be personable, intuitive and love making connections. 

You’ll have great written and verbal communication skills, combining your desk-based work with meetings and events that bring Clean Break’s work to life.

You’ll be confident in adapting information for a variety of different audiences, creating high-quality, persuasive proposals and compelling cases for support, clearly demonstrating the life-changing impact of our work.

You’ll have an eye for detail, strong financial acumen and a strategic approach to fundraising: considering a variety of approaches and identifying new opportunities. 

You’ll be someone who loves crafting new initiatives and campaigns, but who also understands the importance of excellent database management and well-informed research.

You’ll enjoy working closely within a small, friendly team, and in collaborating with colleagues across the organisation.

Please download and read the recruitment pack available on our website before applying.