We’re hiring for a Head of fundraising

Jangala is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Head of Fundraising to lead our fundraising efforts and drive sustainable growth. This role is pivotal in achieving Jangala’s ambitious goal of connecting underserved communities to the internet, enhancing connectivity resilience and reducing the global digital divide.

Your work will involve developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, cultivating new partnerships, and leading a collaborative team to secure the resources needed to scale our impact and innovation globally.

Details of the role

As Jangala enters a critical phase of growth, we are scaling up our operations to meet our ambitious target of connecting four million people by 2030. The Head of Fundraising will play a crucial role in driving this expansion by developing and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives, expanding our network of supporters, and ensuring the sustainability of our programs. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a pioneering organisation at the forefront of humanitarian technology.

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with a proven track record in fundraising who can inspire and lead a team and is passionate about using technology for social good.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Jangala's mission and growth objectives.

  • Identifying and securing new funding opportunities across various channels, including corporate partnerships, grants, philanthropy and individual giving.

  • Leading, mentoring, and managing the fundraising team, setting clear objectives and ensuring their professional growth.

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential funders, leveraging networks and partnerships to expand Jangala's reach.

  • Monitoring and reporting on fundraising performance, adapting strategies to meet or exceed fundraising targets.

The person We’re Looking for

We understand that many people - especially people who identify as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds or from other underrepresented groups - only apply for jobs when they believe they match 100% of the criteria. If you don’t meet all the criteria but you’re inspired by Jangala's mission and are eager to lead programmes that help some of the world’s most excluded populations, we want to hear from you.

Essential

  • Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of achieving with a track record of achieving six figure grants or contracts.

  • Experience working with corporate funders.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans.

  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience inspiring and guiding a team.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, capable of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and able to stay abreast of sector trends and enhance Jangala's visibility and influence in the UK and internationally.

  • Adaptable and open to feedback, fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment.

Desirable

  • Experience in one or more of the technology, humanitarian, UK charities or international development sectors.

  • Existing network of contacts in relevant areas eg. corporate funders interested in tech 4 good, UK based trust and foundations, global humanitarian funders, and government contacts interested in humanitarian technologies.

  • Proven ability to secure multi-year funding commitments.

  • Familiarity with open-source technology and its impact on social good.

  • Strong strategic vision with the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.

  • Experience working closely with senior leadership and leveraging organisational strengths.

  • Commitment to Jangala's mission and values.

  • Experience with multi-channel fundraising, including corporate partnerships, grants, and individual giving.

  • Ability to leverage storytelling and organisational narratives to engage funders.

  • Experience in bidding for commercial tenders or working in social enterprises/CICs

Working with Jangala

Jangala’s office is based in London and operates a remote-first working policy. Travel to our London office will be required for mind-mapping and collaborative work at least once a week.

We are committed to creating an environment that attracts, motivates, and supports the best people from all backgrounds. This includes:

  • Flexible working (general arrangement is one day in the office per week)

  • 29 days of paid leave a year, on top of paid bank holidays (in a normal year that’s 37)

  • Quarterly bonus assessed on a whole team level

  • 5% employer pension contribution

  • Free gym and climbing membership

  • Future shadow share options in the future

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • A real focus on learning and development with each person having an L&D budget

  • Yearly opportunities to volunteer and gain on-the-ground experience of the impact Jangala is having in communities and disaster areas

  • Team days out

We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious beliefs or none. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the technology and charity industries.


The starting salary for this role is £48,000-£55,000 per annum, with consideration for part-time arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow this link and submit your application using the Charity Job portal.

You will be asked for: 

  • A CV 

  • A motivation letter of no more than one page explaining why you want to work for Jangala and why you’re a good fit  

We will respond within two weeks of your application being received.