VACANCY: Fundraising Manager (Full Time)

We are excited to be recruiting a passionate and dynamic Fundraising Manager to support the growth of our charity! As Blues Foundation turns five, we are seeing an increase in demand for our work supporting people across Bedfordshire, we are looking for someone who shares our values and can support our growth, opening new doors to generate income for our charity.

If you have expertise in fundraising and understands our type of work, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Role Overview:  

Our Fundraising Manager will play a major part in significantly increasing our growth in fundraising activities, including corporate and individual giving, community events and support our strong relationships with local businesses, schools and clubs, increasing grassroots engagement. They will lead our restricted and unrestricted fundraising as we enter another exciting period of growth for our charity. 

The role will manage and implement a high-quality marketing plan to demonstrate our impact and promote our services. They will lead our events, maximising their potential fundraising potential and increase brand awareness. They will also build and support a network of volunteers and supporters/donors, communicating regularly with this audience. 

Acting as one of the main links with the club, the individual will be targeted with growing the supporting and coordinating the club’s community engagement through Foundation activities. 

Click here to read the full job description and how to apply.

Click here to download our application form

The person: 

It is important to us at Blues Foundation that we bring the right people into our environment. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to actively and consistently exhibit the Blues Family values: Passion, Adaptability, Unity, Sustainability and Enjoyment. 

Working within a fast-paced and agile charity, the post holder will need to think on their feet, effectively prioritise their workload, and attack challenges head on. Applicants should have a strong work-ethic and can-do attitude. 

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Head of Foundation, Tom Harwood, via tom@bluesfoundation.org.uk.

How to apply: 

To apply for the role please submit our application form which can me downloaded here, as well as a cover letter, outlining why you are suited to the role. Please return both of these documents to our Operations Manager, Alysia Clarke, via alysia@bluesfoundation.org.uk, the closing date is Monday 2nd February 2026.