Do you have the skills to secure funding, build partnerships, and tell powerful stories of impact? We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive person to manage and lead the fundraising activities for our charity and build a sustainable, long-term growth strategy. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and demonstrate a strong commitment to the Centre’s Christian ethos and the sharing of the Gospel with children and young people.

Main Responsibilities

Lead fundraising strategy and bid development

Develop and deliver Heatree’s annual fundraising strategy
Identify grant and funding opportunities and write compelling, mission-aligned proposals
Build and maintain a strong funding pipeline and steward relationships with funders

Build and strengthen partnerships

Engage churches, Christian organisations, trusts and community partners
Represent the charity at events, networks, festivals and conferences
Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments

Monitor and communicate impact

Develop tools to measure outcomes, spiritual impact and social value
Produce reports, case studies and stories that showcase God’s work at Heatree
Support continuous improvement across funded projects

Play an active part in our Christian ethos

Participate in team prayers and uphold Heatree’s Christian vision and mission
Speak at churches and prayer groups
Host groups during occasional weekends or school holidays (up to four times per year)

What experiences and qualities are we looking for?

Essential:

Proven experience in fundraising, grant management, bid writing, or community development
Excellent writing, research, and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational and project management ability
High attention to detail and strong administrative skills
Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
Commitment to Heatree’s Christian vision, mission and values
Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as required

Desirable:

Experience in a charity or faith-based organisation
Knowledge of charity governance, compliance and reporting
Background in youth work, outdoor education or Christian ministry

Good to Know

It is an Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and principles of the Christian faith.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to have a DBS check.
Weekend hosting work will occasionally be required, but limited to four weekends a year and on a rota basis.
The role is based at Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Devon, TQ13 9XE
Full-time (40 hours per week) Two Year Fixed Term with potential for extension depending on funds secured