- Salary: £28,000
- Location: Either home based or in the Headway office in Nottingham, or hybrid between the two.
- Team: Fundraising Team
- Fixed Term: (Maternity cover) Until November 2026
About the role
You will lead on managing and developing our portfolio of individual donors, including Friends of Headway members, regular givers and cash appeal donors, and in-memory supporters. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and the Marketing Manager, you’ll deliver engaging campaigns, strengthen donor relationships, and help us meet vital income targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver donor appeals and campaigns across multiple channels.
- Implement stewardship programmes to increase long-term donor support.
- Manage donor journeys and CRM data, to maximise income and engagement.
- Expand in-memory giving and support legacy fundraising
- Collaborate across teams to raise Headway’s profile and fundraising impact.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in individual giving fundraising and donor stewardship.
- Strong data and CRM skills (e.g. Salesforce).
- Excellent communication and project management abilities.
- A collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to Headway’s mission.
About Headway
Headway - the brain injury association plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway - the brain injury association is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway - the brain injury association strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway - the brain injury association and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway - the brain injury association, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Thank you for your interest in Headway - the brain injury association and we look forward to getting to know you!
How to apply
Use the following links to apply online:
Alternatively, download a printable application form and equal opportunities monitoring form below.
- Closing date: 2 November 2025
- Shortlisting date: W/c 13 January 2025
- Interviews: W/c 10 November 2025
