Fundraising Lead

A rare opportunity for an ambitious and driven Fundraising Lead to join a well respected and impactful human rights organisation to drive growth and challenge abuse in immigration detention.

3 days a week, £40,000 p/a pro-rata, hybrid and flexible working possibilities. Office in Finsbury Park, London.

Medical Justice particularly welcomes applications from people with lived experience see the Application Pack.

We are looking for an outstanding Fundraising Lead to play a key role in developing and implementing our first formal fundraising strategy. You will be helping to develop our team of passionate and determined staff and volunteers committed to defending the medical and legal rights of our vulnerable detained clients. Your fundraising will enable Medical Justice to grow to the next level and together we will be changing the fate of even more people s lives.

Job Purpose: Develop and implement a funding plan that will resource Medical Justice s ambitious strategy, building partnerships with funders, increasing and diversifying funding streams.

Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata, with an annual increase of £500 each year for 5 years and 5% pension contribution

Reports to: The Director

Working hours: 3 days a week flexible working pattern possible

Based: The job is based at the Medical Justice office in Finsbury Park, London. You can work at home and should come in the office for 5 days a month, preferably including Tuesdays.

Length of contract: Permanent. The probation period is 6 months.

Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata per annum (including 4 days associated with bank holidays which may be decided on by your manager, usually associated with the office closure during Christmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.

Benefits: Includes ; enhanced parental leave and sick pay, one-to-one counselling sessions and group supervision sessions with a psychologist, cycle to work scheme , and staff lunch on Tuesdays.

Timeline: The closing date for applications is midnight January 26th 2025. Shortlisting for interviews is planned for 31st January 2025 with interviews the following week at the Medical Justice office. Interviewing will include a written and verbal exercise. Medical Justice pays for travel expenses to and from the interview.

To apply: Please read the Application Pack which includes the Job Description and complete the included application form.

We look forward to receiving your application !