Build Up
Head of Income Generation
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Build Up aims to build the power of young people to shape where they live and to change who can make decisions about London. We are recruiting for a Head of Income Generation to shape and lead an ambitious fundraising vision to grow our impact across London.
The Role
This is an exciting new position in our team, created to help build our case for investment, tell our story and harness the support of new audiences. You will develop and deliver a 3-year fundraising strategy that unlocks new opportunities, diversifies income and builds lasting funder relationships. With consultancy support on communications and evaluation, you’ll have the tools to make a powerful case for our work.
We encourage candidates to discuss the role with our Director before applying - see our website for details
Who You Are
- You’ll have a proven track record in leading fundraising strategy, securing charitable investment and writing successful grants.
- Alongside trusts and foundations, you’ll bring experience across other income streams (like corporates or major donors).
- You’ll balance strategy with delivery, thrive under pressure, and be excited by funding young people’s ideas.
- Our approach is innovative and we are looking for someone that can create clear, inspiring narratives that unlock new opportunities.
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About Build Up
Build Up works to build the power of young people to shape where they live, and to change who can make decisions about London. Regeneration leaves young people behind. We support young people to take action by advocating for, designing and building local spaces to meet their needs.
Our approach is unique – and it works. Young people gain skills, leadership and power over decisions that affect them, while local communities benefit from genuinely inclusive spaces designed by and for local residents.
Why Join Us
- At Build Up your work has a visible, lasting and personal impact - your ideas will genuinely shape our development.
- We’re a small, collaborative and passionate team with a flexible approach to work - we welcome proposals for non standard work patterns.
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Key Details
- Salary: £50,000 - 54,000 (pro rata) + 8% employer pension contribution
- Full / part-time: 4 days (30 hrs) or 5 days (37.5 hrs) per week
- Holiday: 32 days plus public holidays (pro rata)
- Work pattern: Flexible
- Location: Hybrid – at least 1 day per week in our Elephant & Castle office
- Contract: Permanent
This role is available on a 4 OR 5 day a week contract, subject to candidate preference.
To Apply
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
Applications close Sunday 20th September 2026.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis from Monday 14th September, so we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.
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