Events and Partnerships Fundraiser

For more than 35 years, Barnabus has been supporting people experiencing homelessness in Manchester. We provide a range of services to help them make the difficult journey out of homelessness. This begins by meeting the immediate needs of people in crisis and ends when they are able to support themselves in stable accommodation.

We believe a safe home is a basic human right and that every person deserves dignity, compassion and trauma informed support as they rebuild their lives. Our long‑term, relational support helps break cycles of poverty, trauma and homelessness for good.

Our ethos is to meet each person where they are, to treat them with the dignity and humanity they deserve, and to encourage them to find their identity and a community of supportive people.

We exist to help people into a home, but we recognise that people need emotional support to do that. Health and wellbeing are at the heart of all our services, alongside helping people to learn the life skills they never learned, or have forgotten.

We are a compassionate, non‑judgemental service, open to anyone regardless of faith.

Barnabus is a Christian charity, called to serve and support people experiencing homelessness in our city. Our work is rooted in and flows from our shared Christian faith. Our leadership team, Board and some of our staff and volunteers are active Christians.

While being an active Christian is not a requirement for this role, we expect candidates to be understanding of the Christian faith and supportive of the goals of the charity.

The Events and Partnerships Fundraiser will develop Barnabus’ fundraising through our events programme and partnering with corporate organisations. This is a varied role with the opportunity to make an impact in Manchester’s business community.

You will run an events programme across the year which includes some traditional staples but is open to evolution. Business supporters may have events that we can partner with or leverage to raise the profile of Barnabus.

Through business development activities, you will look to identify further prospects where there is scope for fundraising activities or for corporate partners to make a financial commitment to Barnabus.

• Developing and delivering 4-5 large fundraising events per year, such as our annual gala dinner and sponsored challenge events.
• Working with the Head of Fundraising to create corporate partnerships; identify new prospects; and develop new and existing relationships to create values‑led partnerships.
• Identifying, developing and delivering new fundraising ideas for both events and corporate partners.
• Attend networking events and face to face meetings to strengthen relationships.
• Managing third party events, such as the Great Manchester Run and Manchester Marathon, including stewardship of participants and liaising with event organisers.

• Collaborating with the Fundraising team to create compelling, values‑led communications which inspire supporters to choose Barnabus as a corporate partner or to take part in events.

• Monitor performance and report on income vs targets.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to create and increase pipeline.
• Understanding of GDPR in a fundraising context.
• Understanding of the Fundraising Code of Practice.

• Strong relationship builder, focused on generating income with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Can show a demonstrable history of creating and running events from start to finish.
• Strong communicator:
  Good written and verbal skills, able to engage diverse audiences with sensitivity. Comfortable in presenting and speaking publicly.
• Detail orientated:
  Ensures accuracy across reports, content and campaign materials.
• Good self‑management:
  Excellent prioritisation, time management, problem‑solving and reflective practice.
• Values‑driven:
  Aligns with Barnabus’ Christian ethos and demonstrates compassion, justice and respect for the people we support.

Permanent (following a 6‑month probation period)

Barnabus, 61 Bloom Street, Manchester M1 3LY

Head of Fundraising

Hybrid—minimum 3 days in office or at external meetings; flexibility required during busy periods.

37.5 hours, Monday–Friday (flexible start/finish within core 9–5). Occasional evenings/weekends for events.

£32,000–£34,000 per year

25 days per annum

5% employer pension contribution, Health & wellbeing cash plan, up to eight counselling sessions annually.