Fundraising LeadCovent Garden, London 38,000- 41,000 (pro rata) + Hybrid working + Training + Historic working environment + Excellent pension + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Are you an experienced fundraising professional with a track record of securing support through legacies, trusts, grants, and member contributions?Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role within a unique and historic organisation where you can shape a vital area of charitable impact?Based in an iconic estate in central London, this not-for-profit institution plays a vital role in supporting education, the rule of law, and the preservation of heritage. As a registered charity, it offers scholarships to aspiring professionals, delivers education programmes across the UK and internationally, and preserves important historic archives and collections.In this newly refined position, you will take the lead on the organisation's development and fundraising strategy, working closely with senior leadership and trustees to grow philanthropic giving, legacy donations, and grant income.This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference and shape the future of legal education and historic preservation. The Role: Strategy & Delivery: Develop and implement the fundraising strategy and annual plan to support educational and heritage goals. Legacy & Membership Giving: Cultivate member contributions through individual giving, legacy schemes, and donor stewardship initiatives. Events & Appeals: Lead on fundraising campaigns and annual appeals, including donor-focused events and communications. Grants & Trusts: Research, apply for, and manage funding from external trusts and grant-making bodies, ensuring alignment with charitable aims. Governance Support: Act as the main liaison for charity trustees and committee meetings, producing reports and maintaining compliance. Database & Admin: Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant records of donors, legacy pledges, and fundraising activity using CiviCRM and Salesforce. Collaboration: Work across departments to integrate fundraising into wider organisational activity and stakeholder engagement. The Person: Proven experience in fundraising (strategy creation and hands-on delivery), ideally within a heritage, charity, or membership-based organisation Experience managing legacy giving, donor relations, and grant/trust applications Comfortable supporting or attending trustee meetings and producing relevant reports Strong administrative and governance skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator, both written and verbal, capable of engaging with donors, members, and internal stakeholders Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a part-time role Proficient in fundraising databases such as Salesforce or CiviCRM Flexibility to attend occasional evening events or meetings outside standard hours