Head of Fundraising

Head of Fundraising

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Salary: £55,000-£65,000

Location: Hybrid - three days per week in the office, with regional travel.




Lead fundraising that saves lives

We are proud to have recently celebrated our 35^th anniversary. We provide advanced pre-hospital emergency care to patients across the Midlands, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With a three aircrafts, highly skilled clinical teams and complete clinical independence, our ability to deliver this lifesaving service relies entirely on the generosity of our supporters, communities and corporate partners.

We are now seeking an ambitious and experienced Head of Fundraising to lead an established fundraising operation, with responsibility for delivering approximately £18m in fundraising income and contributing to an overall organisational income ambition of £20m.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an accomplished fundraising professional to build on an established income base, strengthen existing supporter relationships and drive the next phase of fundraising development and growth.




The opportunity

You will lead a core fundraising team of five direct reports, with the team structure expected to expand to include a dedicated Philanthropy Manager as part of our planned development of fundraising capacity.

You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including the separate Marketing and Communications function, to maximise supporter engagement and fundraising opportunities.

With around 80% of fundraising income generated through legacies and committed giving, a key priority will be to protect and maximise these established income streams while developing a more diversified and sustainable fundraising portfolio.

Alongside these core income streams, you will also oversee grants and trusts, and community and events fundraising, ensuring these activities are effectively supported and contribute to our wider fundraising ambitions.

You will take ownership of the fundraising strategy, translating organisational ambitions into clear plans, budgets and measurable performance targets.

You will also lead the planning and delivery of cross-organisational fundraising campaigns, working hands-on with colleagues across departments to develop compelling opportunities, ensure consistent messaging and maximise supporter engagement. You will work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure fundraising is embedded in organisational thinking and that supporters understand the direct impact of their generosity.




About you

You will be an established fundraising leader with significant experience of managing multiple income streams and delivering ambitious income targets within a complex charity or purpose-led organisation. You will bring a strong track record of developing and delivering fundraising strategies, managing substantial budgets and leading successful teams. You will understand the importance of protecting established income streams while identifying opportunities to diversify and grow revenue. Experience of legacy and committed giving will be particularly valuable, alongside the ability to develop major donor and philanthropic relationships and grow corporate, individual, community and events fundraising. You will be commercially astute, confident using data and insight to inform decisions, and experienced in managing external agencies and suppliers. Equally, you will be an engaging and credible leader who can motivate others, build effective relationships and translate strategic priorities into measurable results.




You will ideally bring:

· Significant experience of leading a multi-stream fundraising operation.

· A demonstrable track record of achieving ambitious income targets and managing substantial budgets.

· Experience of individual giving, legacy, committed giving, major donor or corporate fundraising.

· Experience of developing fundraising strategies, campaigns and supporter engagement programmes.

· Experience of developing and delivering integrated fundraising campaigns, bringing together colleagues and teams across an organisation to achieve shared objectives.

· A recognised professional fundraising qualification, such as a Chartered Institute of Fundraising Diploma or equivalent.



Why join Midlands Air Ambulance Charity?

This is an opportunity to take on a high-profile leadership role within an organisation whose work has a direct and tangible impact on thousands of lives.

With a substantial established fundraising portfolio, a strong legacy and committed giving base, and significant opportunities to develop new and existing income streams, there is real scope to influence the charity's future direction.

You will have the opportunity to shape fundraising strategy, develop your team and build on the generosity of an established supporter community, ensuring our clinical teams have the resources they need to continue delivering lifesaving care across the Midlands.

If you are an ambitious fundraising leader ready to deliver at scale, develop new opportunities and make a genuine difference, we would welcome your application.




For further information, please get in touch with our retained partner, Will Worthington.




Closing date: Monday 14^th December 2026 at 9am.

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