Fundraising Manager

Union Maritime Ltd.

. Lead income generation to achieve an annual target of £1.25m+ and develop a strong, sustainable pipeline of trusts, foundations and statutory funding.

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy development, relationship management, and securing significant grants while effectively managing fundraising pipelines and performance metrics. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and project management skills to drive income generation and stakeholder engagement.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentGrant Writing and Bid DevelopmentRelationship ManagementAnalytical and Reporting SkillsKnowledge of UK Fundraising Regulations

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Hard Skills

FundraisingBusiness DevelopmentProposal WritingIncome ForecastingPerformance TrackingStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementBudget ManagementDonor ComplianceCorporate Partnerships

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganisational SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependent WorkPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree Level Education

Industry Keywords

TrustsFoundationsStatutory FundingPhilanthropyCharity CommissionESG InitiativesSponsorshipsIncome DiversificationFunder RelationshipsFunding Applications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead income generation to achieve an annual target of £1.25m+ and develop a strong, sustainable pipeline of trusts, foundations and statutory funding.
Build and nurture funder relationships, identify new prospects, develop tailored stewardship plans, and represent the Foundation through meetings, visits and presentations.
Develop compelling funding applications, working across the organisation to demonstrate impact, understand funding needs and secure multi-year and transformational grants.
Monitor funding trends and emerging opportunities and advise on potential new sources of income.
Oversee fundraising management, including budgets, reporting, donor records, application deadlines and performance against targets.
Work closely with Foundation leadership, Trustees, donors, corporate partners and programme delivery partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education to a degree level.
5+ years of experience in fundraising, business development, partnerships or donor relations.
Demonstrated track record of securing 6/7-figure+ grants from trusts, foundations, corporate partners and/or major donors.
Experience developing and managing fundraising pipelines and income forecasts.
Strong proposal writing, bid development and presentation skills.
Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience tracking fundraising performance.
Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growing organisation.
Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations, Charity Commission requirements and donor compliance.
Experience developing corporate partnerships, sponsorships or ESG-related initiatives.
Existing network within UK philanthropy, trust and foundation, or corporate giving sectors.
Experience supporting organisational growth, fundraising strategy development and income diversification initiatives.