Fundraising and Partnerships Manager
Edinburgh, Scotland (with hybrid working opportunities)
About Us
We are the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, the only UK-wide charity dedicated solely to tackling child sexual abuse. Our vision is a world in which children's rights to live free from abuse and exploitation becomes a reality.
In 2002, we established our confidential Stop It Now! UK & Ireland helpline, for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention. This programme, which is run in partnership with government and charitable trusts, is the largest of its kind in the world.
Our experienced advisors speak to thousands of people every year, helping them take action to protect children and young people from sexual abuse and exploitation.
We are now looking for a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £35,000 - £38,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days (plus statutory bank holidays) after 5 years’ service
- NEST pension
- Private medical cover with Benenden (taxable)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Up to five days learning and development each year
- Charity discounts
This is a rewarding opportunity for a driven individual with experience in fundraising and relationship-building to join our multi-disciplinary team in Edinburgh.
In this fulfilling role, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming how society understands and prevents child sexual abuse, helping to shift the narrative from reaction to prevention.
What's more, you will discover a passionate, close-knit team of changemakers who are fiercely committed to protecting children.
So, if you want to make a meaningful difference in a role that combines strategy, creativity and relationship building, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, you will lead and grow our income and partnership development.
Specifically, you will identify new opportunities for business development and strategic partnerships, ensuring the sustainability and expansion of our services.
You'll also evaluate potential growth areas, assess resource requirements and risks, and help align our services with the needs of commissioners and stakeholders.
Working with our Fundraising Manager, you will secure charitable income, writing compelling bids to a variety of funders and developing methods to effectively demonstrate and communicate the impact of our work.
Additionally, you will:
- Design and drive fundraising strategies
- Produce persuasive, high-quality funding proposals
- Market and develop specialist training and assessments
- Support the delivery of awareness and deterrence campaigns
About You
To be considered as a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, you will need:
- Significant, evidenced experience in gaining grant and/or statutory funding
- Evidence of developing and managing donor relations
- Experience of building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
- Experience of organising, speaking at and managing events, conferences or workshops
- Knowledge of a range of communications techniques that support stakeholder engagement, such as PR/marketing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Creativity and innovation in problem-solving
The closing date for this role is 18th June 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Manager, Income Generation Manager, Business Development and Fundraising Manager, Grants and Partnerships Lead, or Charity Development Manager.
Webrecruit and the Lucy Faithfull Foundation are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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