Head of Fundraising & Development

Head of Fundraising & Development

AudioActive Closing date: Mon, 11 May 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Contract
South East

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We’re looking for an ambitious, hands-on leader to help shape AudioActive’s next phase of growth, building the partnerships and income streams that power our work with young people. The role is a 2 Year Fixed Term Contract. The role is part time working 30 hours per week.

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced, proactive fundraiser who can think strategically and deliver hands-on - someone confident writing bids, building partnerships and spotting opportunities for growth. This is a key role at a pivotal moment for AudioActive, offering the chance to build on strong foundations and shape a more diverse, sustainable income model that supports our work with young people.

What you'll do
Lead and deliver AudioActive's fundraising and development strategy
Grow income across trusts & foundations, tenders, contracts and partnerships
Write high-quality bids, proposals and pitches
Develop new business partnerships aligned with our mission
Build strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters
Work closely with the CEO and team to align income with programmes
Track performance, manage targets and identify new opportunities

Job Requirements

Essential experience and knowledge
A strong track record of securing income in a charity, arts, youth, cultural or community context.
Demonstrable success in securing five and six figure income through tenders, commissions and business partnerships.
Experience of developing and delivering fundraising plans and meeting income targets.
Experience of building and stewarding strong external relationships
Experience working both strategically and hands-on.
Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR.
Essential skills and abilities
Strong strategic thinking, with a practical and delivery-focused approach.
Excellent writing and communication skills,
Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively
Strong planning, judgement and problem-solving skills,
Confidence in

Job Responsibilities

Fundraising leadership, planning and delivery
Lead the development, implementation and review of AudioActive's fundraising and development plan.
Work with the CEO and Senior Management Team to align income-generation activity with organisational strategy
Monitor and report progress against income targets
Identify and respond to risks, challenges and opportunities
Fundraising, bids and income generation
Lead and deliver income generation across trusts and foundations, tenders, contracts and commissions
Build on established fundraising income while identifying and pursuing new opportunities
Develop, write and submit high-quality bids, proposals and tenders.
Work with colleagues across the organisation to develop strong, evidence-based cases for support.
Support the development of community fundraising and supporter-led income.
Business partnerships and development
Develop and grow AudioActive's business partnership offer.
Identify, cultivate and secure new relatio

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Fundraising & Development
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 11 May 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Head of Fundraising & Development

Job: Head of Fundraising & Development

Organisation: AudioActive

Postcode: BN2 4GA

How to Apply

Use the link provided to download the documents and forms and send your completed Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 27th April 2026