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Statutory Fundraising ManagerSalary: 43,857 (Sense salary point CHA45), plus 3,090 Inner London Weighting if applicableLocation: Hybrid, with two days per week at Head OfficeReporting to: Head of High Value RelationshipsIs this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.Lead funding that drives systemic changeAt Sense, we work so that people with complex disabilities and those who are deafblind can communicate, connect and experience the world. As Statutory Fundraising Manager, you will lead a key growth area for Sense, securing public and statutory funding that enables lasting impact at scale.About the roleYou will have strategic responsibility for statutory fundraising at Sense, excluding commissioned work. Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships, the CEO and senior operational colleagues, you will shape and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy that supports organisational priorities and long term sustainability.The role includes managing an annual statutory income budget of 1.5 million and leading relationships with government, lottery and public sector funders.What you will doDevelop and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from public sector and lottery fundersLead the development of compelling funding bids with senior stakeholders across SenseManage relationships with statutory funders, including reporting and stewardshipTake responsibility for statutory income and expenditure budgetsOversee narrative and financial reporting, database management and complianceIdentify new funding opportunities aligned with organisational strategyDevelop and contribute to consortia bids and partnership workingCollaborate widely across fundraising, marketing and operational teamsWhat you will bringExperience of securing significant income from statutory sources, including six figure grantsExperience leading relationships with government departments and lottery bodiesAbility to develop proposals aligned to organisational priorities and impact frameworksConfidence managing budgets, financial reporting and complex funding requirementsStrong influencing, planning and organisational skillsExcellent written communication and report writing skillsCommitment to Senses vision, values and inclusive practiceOur valuesOur work is shaped by our values: We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. xjdpvnf We celebrate.We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.