Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting Solace Women’s Aid in the appointment of a Deputy Director of Fundraising, a key leadership role at an exciting time of growth and investment in their fundraising function. Solace Women’s Aid is an intersectional feminist organisation working to end violence against women and girls. They are seeking an experienced and values-led fundraising leader to help drive their income strategy and grow their unrestricted fundraising. About the role Office 2 days a week in London Open to part time or job shares This is a senior, hands-on role combining strategic leadership with active income generation. Reporting into the Director of Business Development, the postholder will lead and develop a team while driving growth across key fundraising streams. There is a particular focus on: Individual givingCorporate partnershipsTrusts and foundations You will also work alongside statutory income and commissioned services, contributing to a collaborative, organisation-wide approach to income generation. The role will involve: Leading and developing a high-performing income generation teamDriving growth across unrestricted income streamsManaging key funder and partner relationshipsUsing data and insight to shape strategy and performanceContributing to an ambitious five-year growth plan About you They are looking for a proven fundraising leader (e.g. Head of Fundraising, Head of Philanthropy or similar) with experience growing income across multiple streams. You will bring: A strong track record across one or two of the following: major donors, individual giving, corporates and trustsExperience leading and developing teamsA strategic yet hands-on approachExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsA passion for Solace’s mission and values They offer a strong benefits package including flexible working, generous leave, pension contribution, enhanced family policies, wellbeing support, and access to a range of staff networks and development opportunities. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. They encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. They have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Their Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect. They are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. They anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As part of safer recruitment practices, they carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks. Process This is a rolling process. CVs will be reviewed and shared with the client on a weekly basis, with interviews taking place on a rolling basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr