Location: Bromley, South East London (hybrid/flexible working available)
Salary: £40,000 pro rata (0.4 FTE)
Hours: 14 hours per week
Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract with Potential Extension
Join Our Team
Bromley Experts by Experience is a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation committed to ensuring the voices of people with lived experience are heard, valued, and influence positive change. We follow the social model of disability. We work alongside individuals, communities, and partners to improve services, reduce inequalities, and create opportunities for meaningful involvement.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraising and Development Manager to lead the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, helping us secure the resources needed to achieve our mission and maximise our impact.
About the Role
The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for increasing and diversifying income through grants, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, and individual giving.
Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will identify new funding opportunities, develop compelling funding applications, build strong relationships with funders and supporters, and ensure excellent donor stewardship practices.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and has a track record of securing income for charitable or community-focused organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
- Research and identify new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory sources, and corporate partners.
- Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality funding applications and tenders.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, donors, and supporters.
- Develop systems for donor stewardship, reporting, and impact communication.
- Monitor fundraising performance, income targets, and funding pipelines.
- Work with colleagues to gather information, data, and case studies to support funding applications.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Represent the organisation at networking and partnership events where appropriate.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Essential
- Proven experience in fundraising and income generation within the charity, voluntary, or community sector.
- A successful track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies.
- Excellent bid-writing and communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
- Experience managing multiple funding opportunities and deadlines.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- A commitment to the values of the social model of disability, inclusion, and lived experience.
Desirable
- Experience of community or corporate fundraising.
- Knowledge of the health, social care, disability, or lived experience sector.
- Experience using CRM or donor management systems.
- Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting.
What We Offer
- A supportive and values-driven working environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Deaf and Disabled people in Bromley
How to Apply
Please submit your application with a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the person specification.
Please email completed applications to hr@xbyxbromley.org.uk.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Burgess, CEO, on hr@xbyxbromley.org.uk.
Closing Date: 11.59pm on Wednesday 25th November 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 7th December 2026