We’re hiring! Apply to be our Fundraising Manager

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing and managing large grants? Do you enjoy finding creative and proactive ways to build relationships with new and existing funders? We’re looking for a talented fundraiser to join us. Reporting to the Development Director and working closely with our project leads, this role will be a crucial addition to our mission-driven team. Individuals who are passionate about public interest journalism and its power to drive real-world change are encouraged to apply.

About the Bureau

The Bureau is the UK’s largest independent non-profit investigative journalism organisation. In the last year, our investigations were published in over 100 countries across local, national, international, specialist, TV and digital platforms. Our four global investigative teams work with reporters around the world on priority cross-border issues – environment, health, corruption and big tech. In addition, our UK-focused Bureau Local team uses an innovative community-led approach to cover issues like insecure work, migrant rights and family courts, amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. Founded in 2010, we’ve grown from a small group of journalists to a diverse team delivering hard-hitting investigations that have prompted inquiries, sparked legal challenges and informed policy change in the UK and across the world.

Our fundraising

At the Bureau, our funders and supporters are vital. We are almost entirely funded through grants and donations so – put simply – without their support, we wouldn’t be here.

Although our supporters may come from different backgrounds or have varied priorities, they all share a common goal: tackling the issues across our society that are eroding democracy and driving inequality. They support our work to hold those in power accountable, uncover new evidence to support positive change, and empower citizens.

The Bureau has experienced significant growth over the past three years, increasing our annual income to £2.8m and expanding to a team of more than 40 people. While the majority of our income comes from grants, there is strong potential for further fundraising growth, and we are actively working to diversify our funding streams beyond trusts and foundations.

This is an exciting time to join The Bureau as we continue to build on our strong relationships with existing supporters while exploring new funding opportunities.

Role and Responsibilities

Support from trusts and foundations is our main source of philanthropic income so we are looking for somebody with experience in grants fundraising who can quickly apply their skills and expertise. You’ll work closely with our Development Director to report to and liaise with current funders, manage a pipeline of prospects and submit successful applications to secure new grants. In addition, you will support in building a major donor programme to diversify and strengthen our funding base. You will collaborate with colleagues at all levels across the organisation, from impact producers to reporters to finance and operations, in a supportive and welcoming culture that values teamwork and shared success.

As an excellent communicator, you will be able to take complex issues and translate them into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with funders and stakeholders. You will also be passionate about building strong relationships with our funders and supporters.

While experience in high net worth fundraising would be a valuable bonus, it is not essential. You don’t need to have raised funds for non-profit media before, but you do need to be excited by our work and able to express The Bureau’s key areas of work and impact in an accessible, accurate and compelling way. We’re a small team, so you’ll need the willingness to pitch in on fundraising tasks – big or small – to ensure The Bureau is in the best possible position to pursue its mission.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of 3+ years’ experience successfully raising significant funds for charities or non-profits and managing relationships with funders (foundations - essential, high net worth individuals - desirable);

• Strong background in managing grants admin, including due diligence and processing agreements;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to speak and write English fluently;

• Great analytical skills, with experience of researching and identifying new funding sources for various projects;

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities;

• Experience of working with databases and funding pipelines;

• Exceptional time management skills, a professional attitude and meticulous attention to detail;

• Resourceful and able to think creatively with strong problem solving skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate at all levels across the organisation.

• Experience in securing funds for journalism, social justice, civil society, human rights or related causes is desirable but not essential;

We envisage this as a full-time, primarily hybrid working role, working from our London office two/three times a week.

Salary and contract

Salary: £40k-£46k depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (hybrid working)
Reporting to: Development Director

Benefits - what we offer

• 25 days annual leave

• Additional gifted leave during Christmas festive break

• Flexible working arrangements

• Hybrid working

• EAP - Employee assistance programme

• Enhanced sick pay

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 12 months’ service

• Learning and development opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

The Bureau is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a welcoming, diverse, inclusive and adaptable environment where people are encouraged and supported to achieve their best. We welcome applications from those belonging to groups traditionally under-represented in the media.

You don’t need to tick every box in this ad – we are committed to hiring people with potential. If you feel like you lack some specific experience but have the necessary drive and passion, please don’t be deterred from applying or getting in touch with any questions.

Potential candidates should send a CV and cover letter to [email protected].

If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or want to ask any questions about the job before submitting an application, please also contact [email protected].

You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK.

The deadline for application is Monday 21 October 2024 and we aim to schedule interviews week commencing 28 October or 4 November 2024.

Please also fill out our anonymous equality monitoring form here, so we can better track who we are reaching.

Our values

• Just: We are committed to pursuing what is right. We act with integrity and fairness to bring injustice to light.
• Honest: We deal plainly and truthfully with each other and what we uncover. We reveal the truth even when it is uncomfortable.
• Courageous: We aim to break new ground. We are ambitious, tenacious and innovative.
• Inclusive: We seek to build equity. We embrace diversity, different experiences and perspectives.
• Collaborative: We believe people are stronger when they work together. We take a collective approach to how we tackle problems, share skills and enable change.