Senior Fundraising Manager

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Job title: Senior Fundraising Manager

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire.

Salary: £50,215 - £55,427

Job type: Permanent, full-time.

Hours: 08:30 - 16:00 (37.5 hours per week)

This is an office based role but some flexibility around working hours and working from home is available at the discretion of the Head of Marketing & Development.

About the role:

This role is key to supporting the needs of our growing fundraising team. But it's no ordinary fundraising role - it's a chance to help transform lives. As our Senior Fundraising Manager, you'll lead a small passionate team and work closely with our Head of Marketing & Development to raise the vital funds that make extraordinary stories of change possible. From building meaningful partnerships to developing innovative fundraising strategies, you'll be a central force in creating hope and opportunity for children, families, and communities impacted by trauma.

At The Mulberry Bush, we believe every story deserves a happy ending. Join us, and together we'll turn the page on lives filled with challenges, writing brighter futures
along the way.

We'll look to you to:

Lead and inspire a small but ambitious fundraising team, driving forward a bold three-year growth strategy.Develop and implement creative, forward-thinking strategies that engage corporate partners and major donors.

• Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with supporters, providing exceptional care to maximise engagement and income.
• Manage fundraising budgets with precision, ensuring we meet targets while staying aligned with our mission and values.
• Effectively use our Raiser's Edge CRM for donor information, reporting and tailored donor development/relations plans.
• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to amplify our mission, boosting awareness and support for our work.
• Keep up to date with fundraising trends and Charity legislation, ensuring all activities are legally compliant, impactful, and aligned with our values.
• Develop and produce fundraising materials as required.
• Represent The Mulberry Bush as an inspiring ambassador, bringing our extraordinary story to life by speaking at networking and fundraising events.
• Ensure that the safeguarding and protection of the children is always a top priority, completing every task following our Charity's policies.

We'll care for you too:

You're not just part of a team, you're part of our family. Support echoes through every part of our community, and your colleagues are always here to lend a hand or share a smile. We also offer the following benefits to make your journey with us even more rewarding:

• 33 days holiday per year (inc. public holidays).
• A comprehensive range of informal and formal wellbeing support.
• Employer contribution pension of 6%.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.

About you

You believe in the power of connection and the magic of storytelling. A natural relationship builder, you have a warm, approachable style and the ability to inspire those around you. Your passion for making a difference drives everything you do, whether you're working by yourself, or collaborating with the team. Whatever challenge comes your way, you can be flexible and adaptable - reaching deadlines, prioritising your workload and embracing goals.

Above all, you bring resilience, energy, and a deep commitment to our mission.

Here's what you'll bring:

• Several years of fundraising experience, ideally focused on corporate partnerships or major donors.
• Experience of managing others within a fundraising team.
• A track record of achieving income growth through new opportunities and relationship management.
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, with an appetite for innovative and creative solutions.
• The ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Financial savvy, able to set and manage budgets with a sharp eye for detail.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Raiser's Edge NXT is a bonus) and strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of GDPR legislation, best practice policy and its implications for fundraising.
• A commitment to anti-discriminatory practices, promoting equal opportunities, and fostering diversity in all aspects of your work.
• A willingness to travel, occasionally work evenings and weekends, and step in wherever needed to keep things moving forward.

Bonus Points For:

• Fundraising qualifications or a degree-level education.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

About the Mulberry Bush:

At The Mulberry Bush, we believe that with support and opportunities, children can overcome challenges and shape their future. We see their untold stories, possibilities, dreams, and untapped potential - and we believe in their ability to rewrite their destiny. All while having lots of fun along the way.

The Mulberry Bush is a therapeutic community, registered as a children's home and a non-maintained residential special school. We also provide therapeutic outreach services to schools and other community based organisations, along with research and consultancy services. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of those affected by childhood trauma. Since 1948, we've been helping children and those around them through specialist therapeutic services and fulfilling activities.

Over the years we have established an outstanding reputation for transforming the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma. We believe we offer something special - and we'd love you to be part of it.

Apply now

If you believe that you have the experience and expertise required to succeed in this role, please submit your CV via the 'Apply for this job' button.

If you require further information about the role please click here to see a copy of the job description. If you have any questions about the role or the work we do, please email the HR team at careers@mulberrybush.org.uk

The Mulberry Bush is an equal-opportunity employee. It is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and students to share this commitment.

Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. For applicants requiring visas, we can only accept those with visa's which allows you to work in the UK indefinitely (we do not have the ability to offer sponsorship).

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates must be prepared to undertake a DBS criminal background check.

Selection process

• Attend an initial Teams interview.
• Complete an application form (this is a requirement of our safer recruitment policy).
• Attend a face-to-face interview (including giving a short presentation).
• Participate in the DBS criminal background checking process.