Fundraising Manager

Location: Remote / up to 2 days per week in the office for London-based employees

Contract type: Permanent, flexible full-time (part-time hours will be considered)

Reporting to: CEO

23 days holiday allowance plus bonus days over the Christmas period

A monthly wellbeing day and menstrual leave

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Up to 3-months working from abroad each year

Annual Code App Membership for discounts across the hospitality sector

About Us

As one of the UK's top digital charities, we're specialists in using technology to drive social change.

We work across communities and with public and private sector organisations to ensure full-time unpaid carers can access a vital break to support their mental health and wellbeing. 88% of our service users say they couldn't have taken a break without us.

In 2024, we grew to 30,000 registered carers and matched 7,000 to donated hotel breaks, equivalent to £2m of gifted inventory. As our social innovation gathers speed, we need to bolster our fundraising income and forge new corporate partnerships to fuel our growth.

The Role

We're looking for an outstanding Development Manager to work closely with our CEO as we transition from start-up to scale-up.

This role is ideal for someone entrepreneurial, eager to activate multiple income-generation strategies and build lasting relationships with supporters.

We are advertising this role on a rolling basis and will interview suitable candidates as they emerge. Our preference is for a permanent, full-time position, but part-time applications are welcome. We value diverse experience and backgrounds.

Some team members are fully remote; hours are flexible. For London-based staff, we ask for up to 2 days in our Clerkenwell office. We do not sponsor UK visas.

What you'll be doing

1. Work with the CEO to develop and implement a cross-income strategy covering grants, public contracts, corporate partnerships, and major donors.
2. Collaborate with tech and marketing teams on public fundraising and digital giving initiatives.
3. Assist the CEO with new initiatives and research partnerships to strengthen Carefree's model.
4. Research prospective donors (trusts, foundations, individuals) and tailor approaches to maximize opportunities.
5. Identify and pursue new corporate partnership opportunities to enhance Carefree's presence and income.
6. Maintain a robust pipeline of funding opportunities for long-term sustainability.
7. Lead grant/trust/public sector contract applications, including drafting, coordination, and budget development.
8. Keep accurate records of donors, reporting schedules, and follow-ups.

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Promote Carefree actively, building relationships with major donors and funders.
2. Partner with corporate sponsors, aligning initiatives with their strategic goals.
3. Work with community and marketing teams to share impact stories and organize events.

Impact Reporting

1. Coordinate with delivery teams to generate insights into carers' needs and Carefree's impact.
2. Prepare high-quality reports for funders, the Board, and stakeholders.
3. Support colleagues and foster a collaborative, innovative environment.
4. Contribute to quarterly planning and document workflow in Notion.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be a compelling writer with a good eye for design for pitches and reports.

Proven success in securing significant funding from diverse sources.

Strong interpersonal skills for building strategic relationships.

Basic knowledge of research, monitoring, and evaluation for impact reporting.

Resourceful and adaptable across multiple areas.

Lived experience of unpaid care is an asset.

Interest in Carefree's mission and broader issues affecting unpaid carers in the UK.

Proficiency with tools like Canva, Notion, Google Workspace, Slack.

A team player who can work independently and support others.

Permission to work in the UK is required.

Hiring Process

Applications reviewed for fit; initial accept/reject.

Successful candidates invited for a 20-minute phone screener.

Passers are asked to submit a written exercise.

Qualified applicants proceed to a 90-minute interview (in-person or remote).

Optional: Additional interview with another senior manager.

Final offer extended to the successful candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

We offer flexible interview times and support travel costs outside London if needed.

This job description is subject to annual review.

How to Apply

This position is advertised on a rolling basis. Submit your CV and cover letter via our link.