Head of Fundraising

Type: Staff - Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Reporting line: The role reports to the CEO and is part of the Executive Team

The Cyber Helpline

The Cyber Helpline is a movement by the information security community to step in and fill the gap in support for victims of cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. It is a UK-based charity that provides free, expert help to victims by helping them understand, contain, recover and learn from experiencing a malicious online issue. We have directly helped over 70,000 individuals and families in the UK and the USA. 

On top of the opportunity to do some good with your skills, The Cyber Helpline will offer you the opportunity for training, skills development, mentoring and career progression. Perfect for those looking to join or progress in the cybersecurity industry. 

Role Summary

The Cyber Helpline is a fast-growing, innovative charity that supports individuals impacted by cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. As we scale our reach and impact, we are seeking a Head of Fundraising who can be both strategic and hands-on to lead the development and delivery of a sustainable income generation strategy.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving forward our fundraising across trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and events. The Head of Fundraising will shape and execute income strategies to enable growth, ensure long-term sustainability, and enhance our national profile. You’ll work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious fundraiser who wants to build something impactful in a high-profile, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organisational growth and strategic goals

  • Lead all fundraising streams, prioritising the development of our relationships with trusts & foundations and corporate partnerships

  • Agree on income targets, KPIs, and a robust pipeline to meet current and future funding needs

  • Report to the CEO and Board on fundraising performance, risks, and opportunities

Trusts, Foundations & Grants

  • Identify and develop opportunities for major grants and philanthropic funding (including from Government stakeholders) and then cultivate and sustain relationships with donors

  • Write compelling funding applications and impact reports to secure and retain grant income

  • Maintain relationships with key funders and proactively seek multi-year funding opportunities

Corporate Partnerships

  • Identify and secure high-value corporate partnerships aligned with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and values

  • Develop innovative, mutually beneficial partnership packages, including sponsorship, pro bono support, and employee engagement

  • Enable corporations to fundraise for our mission

  • Build a sustainable corporate pipeline through networking, stewardship, and thought leadership

Individual Giving & Community Engagement

  • Build an individual giving programme, exploring opportunities for regular giving, campaigns, digital fundraising and major donors

  • Support the development of community fundraising and challenge events with long-term potential

  • Work with the comms team to create engaging supporter journeys and fundraising content

  • Engaging our team members - and their networks - to engage in fundraising activity

Internal Leadership & Collaboration

  • Work with the CEO and leadership team to embed a fundraising mindset across the organisation

  • Collaborate with operations and finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and grant management

  • With Board approval, Recruit and Line manage fundraising staff and/or freelance support as resources permit

Requirements

Candidates must be 18 years old or older and resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK. 
Successful candidates will need to have their background and criminal records checked, as they are likely to have access to sensitive personal data. 

Essential

  • Proven experience of achieving significant fundraising goals, ideally in a small-to-medium charity environment

  • Strong commercial and financial acumen

  • Track record of securing five- or six-figure income from trusts, foundations, or corporations

  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans

  • Excellent relationship-building, networking, and influencing skills

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and proactive, with a collaborative working style

  • Alignment with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and a commitment to supporting victims of cybercrime

Desirable

  • Experience in digital fundraising or individual giving

  • Familiarity with donation and fundraising platforms 

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, technology or victim support sectors

  • Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms

  • Experience working with trustees or fundraising committees

What we offer

  • Enhanced annual leave - We’re committed to offering a generous leave package, with a new package with final details currently under review

  • Pension scheme - 4% employer contribution to your workplace pension scheme

  • Employee discounts - Thousands of discounts on travel, shopping, wellbeing, entertainment and more.

  • Remote working cost budget - An annual allowance to cover eligible remote working costs

  • Flexible, remote-first working - we are a remote-first organisation, you’ll have the freedom to work from home (or away - subject to approval), supported by a flexible working culture. 

  • Cybersecurity at home - we offer free cybersecurity tools, including endpoint protection and VPNs to protect your personal devices.

  • Professional development - Access to ad-hoc training based on your role and professional growth interests