Head of Income Generation
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Fundraising / Charity, Non-Profit / Outreach
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 RoleThis 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 AreYou’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.
AboutBuild 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 UsAt 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.
Full / part-time: 4 days (30 hrs) or 5 days (37.5 hrs) per week
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.
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