Head of Fundraising

Head of Fundraising (full time employment contract)
£54,000 pa; 7.5% pension contribution by St James s with 0.5% contribution by the employee; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

St James s Church Piccadilly is at an exciting moment in its 340 year history. Fundraising for the Wren Project , a £20m capital campaign, and plans for an endowment campaign, are well underway and the team is progressing well towards its initial target.

This new role will lead the staff team, liaising closely with the contracted Director of Development, in ensuring the Wren Project funding is delivered, and that necessary funds for the social outreach, arts programming and running costs of the church are raised in a timely and effective manner.

Experience in fund raising in the charity sector is essential, including a good understanding of the regulatory environment. Experience in fund raising in the faith sector would be an advantage.

St James s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

St James s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Role description and person specification and application form (referee information required) can be downloaded at St James's website.

Closing date for applications is midday Monday 3rd March 2025. Interviews will be held on-site at St James s Piccadilly and are planned for Thursday 13th March 2025. Aiming for a start date as soon as possible.