Responsible to: CEO
Location: This is a hybrid role, that will require some weekly attendance at our office at Headway Kent - Kent and Canterbury Hospital – Canterbury
Hours: 21 Hours
Annual Leave: 17 days plus bank holidays
Pay Scale: £38,000 FTE (pro rata for 21 hours per week is £22,800)
Term: Permanent
At Headway Kent, we believe that every brain injury survivor in the region deserves access to the best possible social rehabilitation services. However, cuts in local authority social care funding have made delivering these services increasingly challenging. To ensure we can continue providing the support our clients need, we are establishing our first-ever fundraising department to diversify our income streams and enhance the range of services available to survivors and their families.
This is a pivotal moment to join our organisation as we embark on a new chapter with ambitious goals. We’ve are just launching a new a new website together with a new fundraising campaign to secure a new building at our current base, allowing us to expand and improve our services. It’s an exciting time of growth, and we’re seeking a passionate, experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to help us make a significant impact.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing work while shaping the future of fundraising at Headway Kent. If you are driven to make a meaningful difference and have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and develop existing fundraising strategies while identifying new funding opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with corporate partners and the wider community to drive sustainable growth.
• Oversee funding partnerships, ensuring excellent stewardship by engaging and updating relevant parties.
• Research and prioritise relevant trusts and foundations.
• Collaborate with the HWK team to compile fundraising proposals and applications for grants and prospective partners.
• Represent HWK at fundraising and networking events when necessary
Please see attachment for further responsibilities