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Hijinx is looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to join the team to cover a period of maternity leave. Reporting to the Executive Director & Co-CEO, the Fundraising Manager will be key in delivering Hijinx’s fundraising strategy, sustaining and diversifying fundraised income for the organisation. The Fundraising Manager will take greatest responsibility for developing our three fundraising priorities: Individual Giving, Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Sponsorship. 

The role involves working across the organisation, contributing to the realisation of Hijinx’s mission and vision and operating according to its values.  

The postholder will provide continuity and effective oversight of fundraising and development while the permanent postholder is on maternity leave. The focus during this period will be on effective delivery of the fundraising strategy and targets for 2027-28 and management of existing programmes and priorities, rather than significant strategic development or change. 

Job Pack.

Below you can find downloadable information in a range of formats, which provide full details on the role and how to apply.

• Full Job Pack: Download PDF
• Plain Text Job Description: Word document / PDF
• Plain Text Person Specification: Word document / PDF

If you would like the recruitment information in a different format, please get in touch: jobs@hijinx.org.uk

Application Process.

If you think you are a good fit for the role and would like to apply, please send us:

• A current CV – highlighting any relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
• A covering letter of no more than 4 pages – telling us why you’re interested in the role and how your experience matches the person specification.
• A completed Diversity Monitoring Form – to be completed online; please confirm in the covering letter that you have completed this form: Hijinx Equal Opportunities Form Recruitment 2026/27

We know applying for jobs can sometimes feel overwhelming – especially if standard processes don’t always work for you. If writing isn’t your preferred way of communicating, you can send us a video or audio file (up to 5 minutes) instead of a written cover letter.

Applications should be sent to jobs@hijinx.org.uk by midnight, 28 December 2026. 

Accessibility and Inclusion.

Hijinx recognises, respects and values individual difference. We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff, to being an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and to attracting diverse talent from communities currently underrepresented in the cultural sector.

As part of our commitment to increase the diversity of our workforce at Hijinx, we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to applicants who are underrepresented on our team. You can be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you experience racism, are Deaf, disabled, a person with a learning disability, neurodivergent, have a long-term physical or mental health condition, are LGBTQ+ or identify as working class. Provided you meet the essential criteria for the role, which is stated in the person specification, you will be invited for interview. Your guaranteed interview request will only be shared with Hijinx’s HR team and the recruiting manager.

If you would like to be considered under the scheme, please indicate this clearly in your application.

Important: in certain recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we may need to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered. This will include the number of interviews offered via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. In this situation, Hijinx will still ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants from underrepresented communities (that meet the minimum criteria for this position) will be offered an interview.

Job title: Fundraising Manager 

Line Manager: Executive Director & Co-CEO 

Contract: Temporary, 9-month contract. We are open to this role being offered on a freelance basis if that is more suitable for the right candidate.  

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours to be delivered flexibly as needed to fulfil the requirements of the role. Time off in lieu is given. 

Based at: Hijinx Office, Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff Bay – hybrid working available 

Salary/Benefits: £34,000 per annum pro rata (£25,500 actual) 

Holiday: 30 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata) 

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

28 Dec: Applications close at midnight

w/c 04 Jan: Applications are screened & anonymised

w/c 11 Jan: Shortlisting

15 Jan: All applicants will have received adecision and invites to interview sent

22 Jan: Interviews

25 Jan: Decision & offer made