Fundraising & Communications Manager NEW

Linford Wood, Buckinghamshire
The Shelter MK

We re open to one full time role or two part time specialists with experience and proven success in one or both specialisms. Drive our funding and champion our mission through content and campaigns. Help us build a future where no one in Milton Keynes has to remain homeless – be the turning point in someone’s story.

ShelterMK is looking for a dynamic fundraiser and creative communicator to drive income growth, strengthen our brand, and build powerful partnerships that change lives.

What you ll do

• Lead fundraising across corporate, trusts and community income
• Build long term partnerships and a strong Trusts & Foundations pipeline
• Deliver impactful digital comms and compelling stories (internal and external)
• Grow our profile, influence local housing systems, and support advocacy
• Use data and insight to strengthen campaigns and cases for support

What you ll bring

• Proven fundraising and/or communications experience
• We re looking for people who are:
• Experienced in fundraising (corporate, trusts, or community for a minimum of 2 years) and/or
• Skilled in marketing and communications
• Excellent writers and storytellers
• Confident relationship builders who can engage partners at all levels
• Comfortable using data to inform decisions and provide detailed progress reports
• Organised, focused, and able to manage multiple projects
• Passionate about preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable people
• Experience in housing or homelessness is a bonus, not a requirement.

Why join us

• A supportive, values driven team based in the same office
• Flexible working and openness to job share
• A role where your work has real, visible impact
• Variety! As a small team we help each other so you could get involved in lots of new things

Apply with your CV and a short cover letter, telling us what you bring and whether you re interested in the full time role or a part time specialist position and your preferred hours.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship. We welcome applications from candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.