Vacancy: Development Funding Manager

Central London – Zone 1| 37 hours per week | Interim role

Our client – based in Central London – are currently looking for a Development Funding Manager to join their central finance function on interim basis. The role is 37.00 hours per week, and the hiring manager is offering a excellent hybrid working pattern 1-2 days per week!

Start date: Dependent on notice period, ideally May 2026

Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Leading on the donor engagement and funding relationships, coordinating outreach to foundation, government, individual and HNWI donors; represented the organisation to donors and strengthened cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Delivering grant and funding management, drafting and securing high-quality grant proposals, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and overseeing grant agreements and reporting
• Producing donor-focused financial reports, proposal budgets, and funding updates in line with grant specifications.
• Developing and guiding fundraising strategy and funding forecasts, advising leadership on resource mobilisation to meet organisational goals.
• Conducting donor research and pipeline development, identifying prospects and maintaining a strong funding pipeline.
• Coordinating team planning and processes to support effective donor engagement, grant delivery, and fundraising operations.
• Producing and managing donor communications and reporting, including board updates and stewardship materials.
• Maintaining and improving grant tracking, donor data systems, and funding reporting infrastructure to support fundraising effectiveness

Experience required:

• Experience in fundraising, Funding/ Grants/ donor relations, or development within the non-profit or international advocacy sector
• A track record of engaging with foundations and government officials to secure and manage grants
• Enthusiasm, initiative and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including a systematic approach to maintaining donor tracking systems

Rewards andBenefits:

• Great hybrid working set up, 1-2 days per week!
• Any many more!

Working hours

• 37.00 hours per week (flexible working)
• Monday - Friday
• Hybrid working: Please note you will need to be on site on the days the wider finance team is in

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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