Head of Fundraising and Income

Chailey Heritage Foundation

Head of Fundraising and Income

Location: North Chailey, East Sussex (BN8 4EF)

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, Hybrid – 37 hours per week

Lead income growth. Inspire people. Shape long-term sustainability.

We re looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Fundraising & Income to lead and grow our voluntary and earned income streams. This is a senior leadership role with real influence ideal for a strategic fundraiser who enjoys building teams, developing opportunities, and working collaboratively to deliver sustainable growth.

About the role

As Head of Fundraising & Income, you will provide visible, values-led leadership to our fundraising team while setting the strategic direction for income generation across the organisation.

You will:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing fundraising team, creating a positive, professional and proactive culture
• Develop and deliver ambitious strategies across trusts, foundations, corporates, major donors, community fundraising and events
• Manage and grow existing earned income streams, while identifying and developing new income-generating opportunities
• Build strong, lasting relationships with supporters, partners, and stakeholders
• Work with senior leaders across the organisation, contributing to long-term plans and sustainability
• Ensure excellent stewardship, robust compliance, and high standards of fundraising practice

This role combines strategic thinking, commercial awareness and hands-on leadership, with opportunities to shape new ideas and approaches.

About you

As a proven fundraising leader with the confidence and credibility to operate at a senior level you will be motivated by opportunity, collaboration, growth; and enjoy working in a role where leadership really matters. You’ll also bring:

• Significant experience across fundraising and/or income generation
• A strong track record of leading and developing teams
• Commercial awareness and a business development mindset
• Experience of building partnerships and managing high-value relationships
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, committees and boards
• Strong organisational, communication and influencing skills

Why join us?

We offer more than a role, we offer the chance to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven organisation with ambitious plans for the future.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and career progression.

• Enhanced Annual Leave days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and Leisure discounts
• Free onsite Parking, Café, and Kitchen Facilities
• Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.