Fundraising Manager (Mat Cover)

ROLE TITLE: Fundraising Manager

LOCATION: London

SALARY: £40,000 FTE

CONTRACT TYPE: 3 days per week, fixed term maternity cover

DURATION: 1st December 2026 – 16th July 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 6th November 2026

FLEXIBLE WORKING: We offer a flexible and remote working policy. Core in-office days are Tuesday and Wednesday in our office in Hackney.

Job overview:

We are seeking a Fundraising Manager to provide specialist fundraising support for Serious Trust, with a focus on securing funding from Trusts and Foundations, stewarding relationships with donors, managing the Serious Trust, and delivering on targeted campaigns.

We are looking for a proactive, experienced fundraiser with a strong background in arts fundraising who can easily step into the role and quickly understand who we are, what we do, and our unique approach to supporting artists and audiences in the music sector. The ideal candidate will be adept at balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, ensuring seamless continuity in our fundraising efforts.

This role will require two days per week working in the office in Hackney, with one day remote. Attendance at in-person meetings and events with Trustees and donors will also be expected as part of the role.

Download the full job description below.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to milly.price@serious.org.uk outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, with the job title and the applicant name in the subject line.

First-round interviews will take place online, followed by a second in-person interview.