Work for WHY

Location: Frome, Somerset & remote

Salary: £37.5k–£43.5k pro rata

Hours: Part time (22.5 hrs+) or full time

Application deadline: Apply by 5pm, Weds 2 July 2025

Interviews: Weds 16 July 2025

At We Hear You (WHY), we believe no one should face the emotional impact of a life-threatening diagnosis alone.

We’re looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Head of Fundraising to join our senior leadership team. You’ll report directly to the CEO, contribute to our wider organisational development, and lead the growth of our income so we can reach more people in need.

This is a pivotal role that holds a strategic overview of all income generation, with direct responsibility for income from corporate partnerships. You’ll focus on developing and strengthening corporate giving, individual giving, and legacy fundraising - all areas with significant growth potential. You’ll also shape supporter journeys, deepen engagement, and drive stewardship.

This is a forward-facing role where you'll represent WHY externally - whether speaking at events, inspiring potential partners, or deepening relationships with supporters. You’ll need to be confident presenting to audiences of all sizes and comfortable building relationships at every level, from local businesses to individual donors and major funders. You’ll be the kind of person who naturally seeks out opportunities to connect, share our story, and bring people on board with our mission.

You will line manage our Community Fundraiser, with the potential to expand the team as income grows. You’ll have the chance to bring vision and leadership to a high-impact fundraising programme within a collaborative, mission-driven team.

We welcome candidates who are already operating at this level or those looking to step into their first senior role. Either way, we’ll support you to succeed.

As part of our recruitment and selection process and commitment to safeguarding, we will undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of all individuals in this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report.

More information about the role and how to apply here:

• Job description and person specification

• WHY’s safeguarding adults’ policy

• WHY’s safeguarding adults’ procedures

• WHY’s safeguarding children policy

• WHY’s safeguarding children procedure

• WHY’s safer recruitment policy

• Self-disclosure and declaration form

• Application form