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Head of Fundraising

Charity PeopleEngland, Greater LondonPosted 28 Oct 2026

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Head of Fundraising - Living Streets Living Streets, believe everyone should be able to move around their community safely, easily and confidently by walking and wheeling. For almost a century, we've been campaigning for streets and public spaces that put people first, creating healthier, happier and more connected communities. Charity People is delighted to be working with the team to find Living Streets first Head of Fundraising to lead and shape an ambitious income generation strategy that will help drive our next chapter of impact.

London, £58,265 Full time 35 hours per week, permanent Excellent benefits package including annual leave 25 days per year,( increasing annually to 30 days), 6% pension contribution, volunteer day, Employee Assistance Programme and more. This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to build on strong foundations while developing a more strategic and sustainable fundraising function. Reporting to the Director of External Affairs & Fundraising, you'll lead fundraising across multiple income streams, strengthen existing relationships, explore new opportunities for growth, and play a key role within the organisation's senior leadership team.

"Walking has never been higher on the public agenda. From creating healthier communities and tackling climate challenges to building places where everyone can move around safely and independently, this is a pivotal moment for Living Streets and for the wider walking movement. We're looking for someone who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to shape and grow fundraising at a strategic level. This is a role where the successful candidate can make a genuine impact, not only on Living Streets as an organisation, but on the lives of people and communities across the UK by helping create streets that are healthier, safer and more walkable for everyone." Tanya Braun, Director of External Affairs & Fundraising About the role As Head of Fundraising, you'll provide strategic leadership for fundraising across the organisation, developing and delivering a multi-year fundraising strategy that supports Living Streets' ambitions and long-term sustainability.

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You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of income streams, including trusts and foundations, major donors, individual giving and corporate partnerships, while identifying new opportunities to diversify and grow income. Alongside strategic leadership, you'll remain closely connected to fundraising activity, supporting high-value relationships, leading significant funding applications and helping secure major gifts and partnerships.

You'll also lead and develop a fundraising team, creating a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture while ensuring robust processes, reporting and pipeline management are in place. As a member of the senior leadership team, you'll contribute to broader organisational planning and act as an ambassador for Living Streets with funders, partners and stakeholders. About you We're looking for an experienced fundraising leader with a track record of developing successful fundraising strategies and delivering sustainable income growth within the charity sector.

You may already be operating at Head of Fundraising level, or perhaps you're a senior fundraising manager looking for the opportunity to step into your first fundraising leadership role. We're particularly keen to hear from candidates who combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach and who are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to Living Streets' vision for healthier, more accessible and more sustainable communities.

Why join Living Streets? This is an exciting time to join a respected national charity with a powerful mission and ambitious plans for the future. You'll have the opportunity to: Shape and lead a newly established fundraising function Influence organisational strategy as a member of the senior leadership team Build meaningful relationships with supporters and partners Help secure the resources needed to create lasting social impact Work alongside passionate colleagues committed to positive change If you're excited by the opportunity to lead fundraising for a well-known national charity and play a central role in its future growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Details If this role motivates and inspires you, please contact Kevin at Charity People for further information and details on how to apply. Closing date: Friday 13th November First stage interviews (online): 26th November Second stage interviews: 2nd December 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.

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