Fundraising Manager

Job Advert Smart Works Bristol empowers unemployed women to move into work, supporting up to 1,000 clients each year through career coaching and interview preparation. To achieve this, we rely on income from grants, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and events. We are seeking a proactive Fundraising Manager to join our small but ambitious team. Reporting to the Head of Smart Works Bristol, this role will lead our corporate and events fundraising, building on strong community foundations to develop partnerships as a key driver of long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will deliver our three-year fundraising strategy, with a focus on Bristol’s corporate landscape, diversifying income streams, leading events and strengthening relationships across the Southwest. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of income generation, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships that translate into sustainable funding. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing charity at a pivotal stage, while benefiting from the wider Smart Works network. The role is based in Bristol and includes some evening or weekend work, with time off in lieu. If you enjoy networking, researching and communicating, and are passionate about supporting women into work, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a CV and answer the following questions by 12 noon on Monday 1st June. You will be prompted to submit your answers within our online portal. Why do you want to work for Smart Bristol? (Max 250 words) What experiences and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role? (Max 400 words) In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity in the current charity fundraising space? (Max 400 words) Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). #J-18808-Ljbffr