Fundraising and Marketing Manager

At The Living Room, we believe recovery is possible for everyone.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to break the cycle of addiction and help people rebuild their lives.
For over 20 years, we ve supported individuals and families across Hertfordshire through free group therapy and recovery programmes that change lives every day.

If you re a passionate fundraiser and communicator who wants your work to make a tangible difference, this is your opportunity to join a dedicated, compassionate team making a real community impact.

About the Role

As Fundraising and Marketing Manager, you ll lead our income generation and communications strategy, helping secure sustainable funding and raise awareness of our vital work.

This is a key senior role within our leadership team you ll shape the direction of our fundraising efforts, build strong partnerships, and lead a talented team to tell our story in compelling ways. Your work will directly enable us to continue providing free, life-saving addiction recovery support to those who need it most.

What You ll Be Working On

• Developing and delivering a comprehensive fundraising strategy across trusts, grants, individuals, and tenders.

• Building strong, lasting relationships with funders, donors, community partners, and commissioners.

• Researching and writing persuasive funding bids and reports to secure and sustain income.

• Overseeing all marketing and communications activities, from digital campaigns to brand storytelling.

• Managing and mentoring the Marketing & Communications Officer, Community Partnerships Officer, and volunteers.

• Ensuring consistent, high-quality representation of The Living Room s brand across all channels.

• Championing innovation using digital tools and AI to strengthen engagement and efficiency.

• Upholding our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in everything you do.

This Job Is for You If

• You re an experienced fundraiser or marketing professional who s passionate about creating social impact.

• You excel at building relationships and can inspire others to support a powerful cause.

• You have strong writing and storytelling skills, able to craft compelling bids and campaigns.

• You enjoy leading and developing others, fostering a collaborative and motivated team culture.

• You re strategic, creative, and results-focused equally comfortable with planning and hands-on delivery.

• You re confident using digital and AI tools to enhance fundraising and communications.

Why Work With Us?

At The Living Room, you ll join a supportive, values-driven organisation where compassion, integrity, and community are at the heart of everything we do. We re a small charity with a big impact flexible, forward-thinking, and committed to empowering both clients and staff to thrive.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working (Stevenage Hub and remote flexibility)

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• A culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and continuous improvement