Fundraising Manager & Marketing Manager

Fundraising Manager & Marketing Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: 4 to 5 days per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Walton-on-Thames
Responsible to: Director of Services

About the employer

Our client is a local, independent charity supporting families with predominantly at least one child under the age of five, and a specialised service for families of primary school children. Through their team of trained volunteers and staff, the organisation offers emotional and practical support to help parents build confidence, strengthen family relationships, and give their young children the best possible start in life.

About the role

As Fundraising & Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering Fundraising strategies, to secure appropriate funding to ensure the sustainable delivery of high-quality services
• Leading on submitting grant applications, tenders and bids for existing and new services and develop new partnerships to support delivery.
• Ensuring the successful delivery of the Fundraising plan through the coordination of fundraising activities (including events, campaigns, and sponsorships) and managing donor relationships.

They are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in a Fundraising & Marketing management or leadership role, ideally in the voluntary or community sector
• Strong people management skills, including supporting staff and volunteers
• Experience of fundraising, grant applications or income generation
• A solid understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
• Strong organisational and financial oversight skills
• Ability to work flexibly including some hours outside of normal business hours
• A commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation
• A clean driver's licence and access to a car

What they offer:

The organisation is a supportive, family friendly employer. They offer:

• Flexible working (within service need)
• Generous annual leave
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity making a meaningful difference to families' lives

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce barred list information (under the Adult and Child Workforce). Employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS. The employer will only discuss or request criminal record details once a conditional offer has been made, in line with their Safer Recruitment Policy.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

They welcome applications from people with disabilities and anyone who may need adjustments or support to complete the application process is encouraged to contact them during the recruitment process

Schedule and Interview Process

• Closing date: 4th March 2026
• Shortlisting: Candidates notified by end of day
• Formal interview (date tbc) will take place at the employers offices in Walton-on-Thames (panel interview & presentation)

Interested?

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