Fundraising Manager

Can you inspire local communities, engage corporate partners, and drive income that saves lives right here in Manchester and Cheshire?

Join the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as our Fundraising Manager and lead transformational fundraising in your region to help build a world where every heart is healthier for longer.

We re building our regional fundraising team and looking for a dynamic, experienced professional to shape strategy, build powerful partnerships, and grow income that fuels life-saving research.

What You ll Be Doing

As our Fundraising Manager, you ll be the face of BHF in your region, building relationships, raising awareness, and unlocking vital funds. You ll:

• Lead and deliver a regional fundraising strategy aligned with BHF s national goals
• Grow income through corporate partnerships, high-value networks, and individual giving
• Inspire and steward local businesses, fundraising groups, and major donors
• Champion BHF campaigns and events to boost visibility and engagement
• Use our CRM (OneCRM) to manage supporter journeys and deliver excellent stewardship
• Monitor performance, meet financial targets, and adapt plans to maximise impact

Support & Collaboration

You won t be doing it alone. At BHF, you ll be backed by a wealth of resources, innovative fundraising tools, and a collaborative team who love to share ideas and support each other. From creative campaign assets to expert insight, everything you need is at your fingertips.

Regular team check-ins and meetings will keep you connected to the latest research, fundraising techniques, and national initiatives so you re always equipped to deliver an exceptional experience for supporters and partners alike.

What You ll Bring

We welcome talent from all sectors, charity, corporate, public, or private. If you re driven, collaborative, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

You ll thrive in this role if you:

️ Have a track record of generating income and meeting financial goals
️ Communicate with confidence and influence across diverse audiences
️ Balance multiple priorities with focus and flexibility
️ Use data and insight to inform decisions and drive results
️ Think creatively and solve problems with energy and purpose
️ Able to build strong relationships and make meaningful connections with a wide range of audiences, inspiring individuals, groups, and partners to support our cause

Working Arrangements

• Field-based across Cheshire (excluding Chester) & Greater Manchester East
• You must live locally (Manchester or Cheshire) or be willing to relocate
• Regular travel required (full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential)
• Flexible working, including occasional evenings/weekends (TOIL provided)
• In addition to salary and car allowance you claim expense including fuel for travel

Why Join BHF?

At BHF, we re not just funding research we re transforming lives. As the UK s largest independent funder of cardiovascular research, we re tackling heart disease, stroke, vascular dementia, and the conditions that cause them.

We re proud to be an inclusive employer, with a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion through our Igniting Change, strategy, Kaleidoscope network, and Affinity Groups.

What We Offer

30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Private medical insurance, dental cover & gym membership support
Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
Life assurance & extra paid leave for support needs
Award-winning Live Well. Work Well. programme because heart health starts with you

Access to professional development, including recognised fundraising qualifications (if eligible)