British Heart Foundation
Fundraising Manager - North East Counties
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Closing date: 29 Jul 2026 Location: Field based in North East England Vacancy type: Fixed Term Contract until October 2027 covering family leave Salary: £36,550 (including £4,550 car allowance) p/a + benefits Hours per week: 35
Do you want a role that makes a difference? Do you know how to turn high-value opportunities into long-term partnerships and income?
Can you maximise local fundraising potential and create lasting impact across, Newcastle, Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Teesside and Sunderland?
Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from heart and circulatory disease. It can affect anyone. At the British Heart Foundation, we fund the research that helps change this - and as our Fundraising Manager - North East Counties every relationship you build will help more people live healthier, longer lives.
What you’ll make happen
In this varied, meaningful and outward-facing role, you’ll make a real impact across your region.
You’ll:
- Inspire people to take action — from first-time fundraisers to long-term supporters
- Build and grow relationships with community groups, businesses and high-value supporters
- Identify high-value opportunities and develop them into long-term partnerships
- Plan and deliver strategic fundraising activity that drives sustainable income growth
- Deliver exceptional supporter experiences and stewardship that keep people engaged, connected and valued
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You’ll work in a region full of potential, with autonomy grow partnerships, unlock opportunities and build a strong pipeline of support. Every conversation, every event and every connection you make will bring us closer to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who can identify opportunity, build momentum and convert it into sustainable income.
Whether your background is in the private, public or third sector, we’re most interested in your ability to show:
- A proven track record of achieving income targets and KPIs, including developing or managing higher-value opportunities
- Experience of identifying opportunities and progressing them through a pipeline to secure income
- The ability to build and grow partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, from community groups to corporate organisations
- Experience motivating and engaging others, including volunteers, supporters or corporate partners - to take action
- Strong planning and prioritisation skills, managing multiple initiatives meet targets and deadlines
If you’re driven, commercially minded and able to inspire and connect with people, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us?
Working at the British Heart Foundation is more than a job — it’s being part of a shared mission to save and improve lives.
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You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Contribute directly to life-saving research and national impact
- Access organisation-wide expertise and resources to help grow your region
- Work in varied fast-paced role, where no two days are same
- Be part of an inclusive, collaborative, values-led team
- Grow your career while making a meaningful difference
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Working arrangements
This fixed term contract covering family leave until Oct 2027.
This is a field-based role covering North East Counties which includes, Newcastle, Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Teesside and Sunderland.
This role requires regular travel within the area, and occasionally to other parts of the UK. You must live in the North East Counties region or be willing to relocate.
You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.
There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
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