OCD-UK is entering an exciting new chapter as we look ahead to the next phase of our growth. We want to develop, strengthen and future-proof our fundraising income – and that’s where you could come in as our new Fundraising Development Manager.  This is a unique opportunity to lead income generation at a pivotal moment for our charity and to shape how we fund our work in the years ahead, you will expand our ability to generate income from our community fundraisers.

This will be a challenging but rewarding position within a small friendly and dynamic charity, with clear growth ambitions and a determination to make a real positive impact for children and adults affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

You will bring ambition, clarity, ideas and organisation to help generate fundraising income. You will lead on all aspects of fundraising for our mass participation event places, with a focus on our 42 x London Marathon places for 2027. You will also help to develop new income campaign streams for the charity, including building and mobilising a network of fundraisers, to drive individual giving, sponsorship and fundraising activities.

In addition, you will also lead on preparing small grant bid-writing through persuasive communication with high-quality grant writing to unlock new opportunities to secure funding to help bring charity projects and ideas to life.

This role isn’t just about processing fundraising applications and writing funding bids from behind a desk. It’s about being a visible, energetic advocate for the OCD-UK community.  You will champion our work as well as supporting other colleagues in their duties where your time allows.

You will be joining a staff of six staff members, and you will be working with two part time colleagues on the fundraising for OCD-UK.

We’re looking for someone who is motivated by building and developing our fundraising income opportunities.  What matters most through your application is that you can demonstrate your results, ambition and strategic thinking.

Experience

• A track record of securing income through individual giving and fundraising activities.
• A track record of securing income from trusts and foundations.
• Managing the full funding cycle, from potential grant funder research, through to relationship stewardship and reporting.
• Experience of positively supervising and supporting colleagues.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, either through lived experience or working experience.

The job is summarised here, but please take time to read the full job description before applying.