Job Description

Annual salary of 50,000 (DOE) (FTE)

Permanent role

Full-time (35 hours)

Trafford Hall - Cheshire office base, hybrid working

Proposed Interview Date:

W/C 18th August 2025

The role

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team, to develop and implement a robust and visionary funding strategy. The Head of Philanthropy and Funding Strategy will be responsible for securing at least 200,000 annually through a diverse portfolio of income streams including grant funders, commissioners, corporate partners, and philanthropists.


This is a strategic and hands-on role that requires strong relationship-building, income generation, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and income generation strategy aligned with NCRC's mission and strategic goals. Lead all major donor and grant fundraising activities, building strong, long-term relationships with trusts, foundations, individual philanthropists, and statutory funders. Research, identify and apply to funding opportunities and commissioning frameworks that align with our work and priorities. Build and manage a pipeline of funding prospects, ensuring income targets are met or exceeded (200,000 per annum initially). Represent NCRC externally, positioning the organisation with key stakeholders, funders, networks, and policy makers. Work closely with the Communications and Programme teams to ensure that funding proposals and impact reporting are aligned, compelling, and outcomes-driven. Produce high-quality funding applications, cases for support, reports, and stewardship communications. Manage budgets related to fundraising activities and report on financial performance and forecasts to the Managing Director and Trustees. Support a culture of philanthropy across the organisation and contribute to a collaborative and ambitious leadership team.

The right fit

You must have proven experience in securing six-figure funding from grant funders, commissioners or philanthropists. You'll have strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into action. You have demonstrable success in building and maintaining long term funder and partner relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of writing high impact proposals and reports. You'll have an understanding of funding and commissioning in the public and third sectors. You can work collaboratively within a small, values-led team with a resilient, ambitious and proactive solution focused approach. Knowledge of the community development, housing or social justice sectors is advantageous. Experience working in or with social enterprises or charities with a training or capacity-building focus is also advantageous.

Who we are

The National Communities Resource Centre (NCRC) supports individuals and communities to drive local change, build social capital, and reduce inequalities. We provide training, advocacy, and resources to positively disrupt power in our communities and champion resident-led solutions. We work in partnership with government bodies, local authorities, housing providers, and voluntary organisations to deliver meaningful, lasting impact, increasing the levels of influence people have in their own lives and their communities.


NCRC is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.

Next steps

If you like what you've read so far and think you've got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role.


Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.

What we offer

NCRC really is a great place to work - and you don't have to just take our word for it! We're accredited by Best Companies for our 'world class' levels of staff engagement and have been consistently named as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the North West.


We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people's lives.


We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which, amongst other things, includes:

A range of flexible working options. 24 days paid annual leave each year in addition to 8 bank holidays. 6 additional days for volunteering. 5% Employers Contribution to the Pension Scheme. 250 annual 'Live and Learn' allowance to spend on learning any new skill. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes. Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities. Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets. Monthly staff lottery scheme.

"We regenerate places and create opportunities for people"



We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.



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