Fundraising Director - Maternity Cover (12 months FTC)
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,990 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | CAUDWELLYOUTH |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | FDDY |
Summary
This role is a hybrid role - Candidates be able to travel to London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Slough, Milton Keynes and Luton.
Full applications are to be made via our website - www.caudwellyouth.org/careers
We do not accept CVs/Resumes.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Leadership of the fundraising function at Caudwell Youth. You will be responsible for our fundraising strategy, working with the CEO. You will take a personal lead on high value giving from Corporate and Major Donors.
Responsible as part of the Senior Leadership Team for the overall leadership of Caudwell Youth. Promoting the mission, vision and values of the charity, and the development and implementation of our strategic plan.
A fixed term role for approx 12 months to provide maternity cover (subject to extension depending on employee return date).
IN YOUR ROLE
You are innovative and have a responsibility for developing and changing practice and services in varied levels of complexity;
You are a leader with considerable responsibility and the ability to research, analyse complex challenges and create clear strategic responses;
You are responsible in your area of specialism for service improvement and strategic development likely in conjunction with other leaders and influenced by the wider teams you are responsible for;
You are accountable for the performance of the specialist areas you are responsible for and your own personal performance;
Your work will have named legal responsibilities and accountabilities;
You are accountable to the CEO.
For the full job spec, please visit our website www.caudwellyouth.org/careers for our recruitment pack.
Full applications are to be made via our website - www.caudwellyouth.org/careers
We do not accept CVs/Resumes.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Leadership of the fundraising function at Caudwell Youth. You will be responsible for our fundraising strategy, working with the CEO. You will take a personal lead on high value giving from Corporate and Major Donors.
Responsible as part of the Senior Leadership Team for the overall leadership of Caudwell Youth. Promoting the mission, vision and values of the charity, and the development and implementation of our strategic plan.
A fixed term role for approx 12 months to provide maternity cover (subject to extension depending on employee return date).
IN YOUR ROLE
You are innovative and have a responsibility for developing and changing practice and services in varied levels of complexity;
You are a leader with considerable responsibility and the ability to research, analyse complex challenges and create clear strategic responses;
You are responsible in your area of specialism for service improvement and strategic development likely in conjunction with other leaders and influenced by the wider teams you are responsible for;
You are accountable for the performance of the specialist areas you are responsible for and your own personal performance;
Your work will have named legal responsibilities and accountabilities;
You are accountable to the CEO.
For the full job spec, please visit our website www.caudwellyouth.org/careers for our recruitment pack.
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