Job Description

Advance is a well-regarded women-only organisation, providing emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  Our services are free and confidential. 

Established in 1998, we specialise in a range of services which support women experiencing domestic abuse, through our Hammersmith offices and at co-located offices across four central/west London boroughs.  A large part of our work is crisis intervention, for women requiring urgent help and in imminent danger.

Over 7 years ago we expanded our services to include supporting women offenders, many of whom are also experiencing domestic abuse. This is the work of our Minerva project which supports women with short-term offences, to reduce or end offending and prevent families breaking down as a result, across London.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The post is newly created and will build on the significant success that has been achieved in the past by Advance.  Our services are considered as high-impact intervention and we need to grow our unrestricted core income so that we are able to reach more women.  We have a viable case for support and a proactive Board who support our growth plans.  This is an opportunity to establish a successful fundraising function within a fantastic supportive environment.

You will have a wealth of experience in securing, developing and maximising funding relationships within corporates, grant-making trusts, major donors and/or statutory sources.  You are a self-starter with an unfaltering commitment for women’s rights.  The successful candidate will be expected to lead the establishment and growth of the fundraising function to facilitate resilience and growth.  Reporting to the CEO, you will be expected to identify, prioritise and exploit fundraising opportunities across a breadth of income streams, in line with the organisational strategy.

*This post is open to female applicants only, as the role carries an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME background and the LBT community, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.  Advance is a registered charity (Number 1086873)