Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Remote, with required travel in support of fundraising activities
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Join Our Mission to Transform Lives as our Fundraising & Partnerships Manager
£35,000 – £42,000 per annum
Remote working with travel across the UK
Are you a passionate and results-driven fundraiser looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? HighGround, a dynamic charity supporting the rehabilitation and vocational aspirations of service personnel, veterans, and reservists, is looking for a talented Professional Fundraiser to join our team.
This is your chance to help us secure vital funding to sustain our life-changing programs, including Horticultural Therapy at Stanford Hall and Residential Rural Weeks at leading colleges across the UK.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: £35,000-£42,000 depending on experience.
- Flexible remote working arrangement.
- Annual leave package: 25 days plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Pension contributions (3% Nest scheme).
- The opportunity to work with a dedicated and inspiring team making a real impact in the lives of military personnel.
Your Role:
As our Fundraising & Partnerships Manager you’ll take the lead in developing and delivering a comprehensive fundraising strategy to:
- Secure funding for HighGround’s key initiatives, including Horticultural Therapy and Residential Rural Weeks.
- Build lasting relationships with key funders and Grant applications.
- Engage corporate sponsors, high-net-worth individuals, and philanthropic organisations.
- Develop impactful campaigns, organise events, and drive donor engagement.
What You’ll Bring:
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced fundraiser who:
- Has a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.
- Excels in building and managing relationships with donors and sponsors.
- Is highly organised and thrives working independently in a remote role.
- Brings creativity and energy to campaigns and events.
- Understands fundraising regulations and best practices.
- Is willing to travel to represent HighGround and connect with supporters.
Knowledge of the land-based sector or military community is a bonus but not essential.
About HighGround:
At HighGround, we are proud to support service personnel transitioning to civilian life through innovative programs that reconnect them with nature and help them discover new career paths in the land-based sector. Our work is built on the values of service, community, and opportunity. We also are privileged to deliver Horticulture Therapy as part of patient rehabilitation at the Defence Medical rehabilitation Centre ( Stanford Hall) —and we need you to help us expand our impact.
Apply Now
Be part of a charity that changes lives. Apply today and help us make a lasting difference.
To apply, send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role to Jamie.crisp@highground-uk.org by Midnight – Monday 24 February 2025
HighGround is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
