Fundraising Manager

Salary: circa £40,000

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Starting date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid / Sight Research UK, Redwood House, Brotherswood Court, Bristol BS32 4QW (with Flexible Working offered)

Application closing date: 29th September

Purpose of the job

This role will oversee the organisation’s fundraising activity, building on good foundations and with a number of new activities in the pipeline to take our fundraising into the next phase. This role will be responsible for continuing the development and growth of a sustainable income generation pipeline from charitable trusts and foundations as well as other income streams, in order to meet the organisation’s grant making objectives. Income generation is a top priority for the Charity, ensuring we can fund as much sight-saving research as possible. The post holder will have a strong background in trust and foundation fundraising, but also bring experience in building new income streams and knowledge of various types of individual giving, as well as some prospect research expertise to help the organisation grow its network of potential supporters.