Senior Fundraising Manager

Band 7 | Full-time or part-time considered | 12-month fixed-term contract |Charity Office, Warneford Hospital, Oxford | Hub-based with flexible working |Some regional travel required

Help us make more possible

Oxford Health Charity is entering an exciting period of growth and development, and we are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Fundraising Manager to help us build the partnerships and philanthropic support that will make more possible for patients, carers, families and staff across Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in developing a growing NHS charity's highvalue fundraising programme. Working closely with the Head of Charity, you will help shape our approach to philanthropy and build sustainable income across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, legacies and other high-value opportunities.

Our charitable funding supports projects and opportunities that go beyond what NHS core funding can provide - from better environments and experiences for patients, carers and families, to supporting our people and helping new ideas, research and innovation get off the ground.

Main duties of the job

As Senior Fundraising Manager, you will be our lead specialist for high-value fundraising and philanthropy.You will develop a strong pipeline of prospective funders and supporters, identify new funding opportunities and turn the Charity's priorities into compelling propositions capable of securing significant investment.

You will:o develop and deliver plans to grow sustainable restricted and unrestricted fundraising income;o lead our trusts, foundations and grant fundraising programme;o develop strategic corporate partnerships, sponsorship and other opportunities with businesses;o identify, cultivate and steward major donors and philanthropic supporters;o develop our approach to high-value legacy giving;o create compelling cases for support, funding applications and partnershippropositions;o work with clinical and operational colleagues to turn ideas and priorities into fundable projects;o build and manage a strong fundraising pipeline, providing clear forecasts andperformance information; ando support the development of significant future appeals and capital fundraising opportunities.

You will also play an important role in strengthening fundraising capability across the Charity, bringing expertise, ideas and a commercial mindset to how we identify opportunities and build long-term supporter relationships.

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

per annum | pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

267-CS8281233

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

This is a particularly exciting time to join Oxford Health Charity.We are developing a more ambitious approach to fundraising, strengthening our relationships with supporters and partners and building the foundations for significant future growth.

For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to have a real impact: not simply managing an established fundraising programme, but helping shape what comes next.

You will join a small, committed Charity team with the opportunity to work across a diverse range of services and projects and develop partnerships capable of making a meaningful difference across mental health and community healthcare.

Job responsibilities

This is a particularly exciting time to join Oxford Health Charity.We are developing a more ambitious approach to fundraising, strengthening our relationships with supporters and partners and building the foundations for significant future growth.

For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to have a real impact: not simply managing an established fundraising programme, but helping shape what comes next.

You will join a small, committed Charity team with the opportunity to work across a diverse range of services and projects and develop partnerships capable of making a meaningful difference across mental health and community healthcare.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant professional fundraising experience, with demonstrable success in securing income against agreed targets
• Experience of developing compelling funding proposals, cases for support and fundraising propositions
• Experience of monitoring fundraising performance, forecasting income and reporting on fundraising activity and impact

Desirable

• Experience of fundraising within a charity, NHS or other complex organisation

Skills

Essential

• Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and high-value supporters
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple fundraising opportunities and competing priorities
• Ability to develop innovating approaches and identify opportunities for income growth

Desirable

• Experience of using a fundraising CRM such a donorfy

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and restricted and unrestricted income generation
• Knowledge of fundraising and charity sector regulation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant professional fundraising experience, with demonstrable success in securing income against agreed targets
• Experience of developing compelling funding proposals, cases for support and fundraising propositions
• Experience of monitoring fundraising performance, forecasting income and reporting on fundraising activity and impact

Desirable

• Experience of fundraising within a charity, NHS or other complex organisation

Skills

Essential

• Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and high-value supporters
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple fundraising opportunities and competing priorities
• Ability to develop innovating approaches and identify opportunities for income growth

Desirable

• Experience of using a fundraising CRM such a donorfy

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and restricted and unrestricted income generation
• Knowledge of fundraising and charity sector regulation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

This is a particularly exciting time to join Oxford Health Charity.We are developing a more ambitious approach to fundraising, strengthening our relationships with supporters and partners and building the foundations for significant future growth.

For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to have a real impact: not simply managing an established fundraising programme, but helping shape what comes next.

You will join a small, committed Charity team with the opportunity to work across a diverse range of services and projects and develop partnerships capable of making a meaningful difference across mental health and community healthcare.

Experience

Essential

• Significant professional fundraising experience, with demonstrable success in securing income against agreed targets
• Experience of developing compelling funding proposals, cases for support and fundraising propositions
• Experience of monitoring fundraising performance, forecasting income and reporting on fundraising activity and impact

Desirable

• Experience of fundraising within a charity, NHS or other complex organisation

Skills

Essential

• Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and high-value supporters
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple fundraising opportunities and competing priorities
• Ability to develop innovating approaches and identify opportunities for income growth

Desirable

• Experience of using a fundraising CRM such a donorfy

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and restricted and unrestricted income generation
• Knowledge of fundraising and charity sector regulation