Head of Fundraising

Job Description

Are you a strategic fundraiser who loves building something meaningful from the ground up Would you like to use your skills to help shape the future of a place that sits at the heart of its community spiritually culturally and historically

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Derby Cathedral to recruit their first ever Head of Fundraising. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to design and deliver the fundraising strategy playing a pivotal role in ensuring the Cathedrals long-term sustainability as it approaches its centenary year in 2027.

Salary: per annum
Contract: Three-year fixed term (funded by the Church Commissioners Cathedral Sustainability Fund) with the clear ambition for the role to become self-sustaining. Full time (0.8 considered)
Location: Hybrid Cathedral Centre Derby and home
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays up to 9% employer pension contribution
Culture: A warm ambitious and values-driven team with autonomy and trust to lead your work

About Derby Cathedral

The first church on the site of Derby Cathedral was founded in 943 with parts of the current building dating back to 1530. Today this Grade I listed landmark remains a vibrant place of worship and a hub for the local community welcoming people for services music events and moments of reflection.

Since being hallowed as a cathedral in 1927 Derby Cathedral has grown into a spiritual cultural and community beacon for the city and county. With the 100-year anniversary on the horizon the Cathedral has ambitious plans to strengthen its financial resilience and ensure it can continue serving future generations.

About the role

As a member of the Senior Management Team the Head of Fundraising will lead the creation and delivery of a bold sustainable fundraising strategy aligned with the Cathedrals Strategic Development Plan.

You will:

• Build and nurture relationships with Trusts and Foundations existing supporters and new funding partners
• Design and deliver engaging fundraising campaigns events and initiatives
• Work closely with the Dean to identify and cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals and secure major gifts
• Lead on donor communications and stewardship ensuring supporters feel valued and connected to the Cathedrals mission

This is a highly visible role with real influence offering the chance to leave a lasting legacy in a historic institution.

About you

Derby Cathedral is looking for a proactive thoughtful and ambitious fundraiser who brings both strategic insight and warmth to their work.

You will bring:

• Experience of securing significant gifts including Trusts Foundations and/or major donors
• A strong track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising income streams
• A strategic collaborative approach with the ability to manage a funding pipeline and work towards ambitious goals
• A genuine passion for donor care stewardship and relationship-building

You will also actively support the Cathedrals commitment to equality diversity and inclusion bringing cultural awareness openness and a willingness to engage with its increasingly diverse communities and congregations.

Why apply

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new fundraising function within one of Derbys most iconic institutions. Youll be joining a committed welcoming team and playing a central role in securing the future of a place that means so much to so many.

If youre excited by the idea of building something purposeful meaningful and enduring wed love to hear from you.

Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am on Thursday the 12^th of February
Interviews: One stage in person on the 26^th or 27^th of February

Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.