Fundraising Coordinator

Job Summary:

Make a real difference to life after brain injury. Join Headway as a Fundraising Coordinator and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking fundraising team that raises vital funds and increases national visibility.

You will:

• Be the first point of contact between fundraisers and Headway UK, helping to build initial relationships.
• Ensure effective income management working closely with the Finance Team.
• Help deliver supporter stewardship, welcoming and thanking the community, challenge events and individual supporters.
• Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager, helping with the Corporate Membership and building new business prospect pipelines.
• Attend key events, alongside the Events Team, including at the London Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon, Great North Run and Annual Awards.
• Represent Headway at community events, ensuring supporters receive the best possible experience.

About Headway:

Headway UK– the brain injury association, supports thousands of people every year. Every 90 seconds, someone is admitted to a UK hospital with a brain injury. Brain injury can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. The Fundraising Team raises critical funds and awareness so that everyone affected by brain injury has the support they need to live well.

Skills/Experience Required:

The Fundraising Coordinator plays a central support role across the Fundraising Team, providing high-quality income, operational and stewardship support, with specialist activities for corporate, community and events fundraising.

• Experience working in a fundraising or customer care/administration environment.
• Experience in managing queries and delivering a high standard of stewardship to all stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Excellent numeracy skills and proficiency with Excel and similar systems.
• Understanding of fundraising principles and supporter engagement.
• Pro-active individual who likes working collaboratively.
• Proficiency in working with databases and CRM platforms.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and Headway’s values