Head of Fundraising and Engagement
Frome or Bath, Somerset (with potential home working options)
About Us
No one should have to cope with the emotional impact of a life-threatening diagnosis alone. That's why, at We Hear You, we provide professional counselling for children, young people and adults affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
For 30 years, WHY's specialist, highly experienced counsellors and therapists have provided a safe space for people of all backgrounds to talk through difficult emotions - a space where people can say the unsayable, and ask the unanswerable.
We are now looking for a Head of Fundraising and Engagement to join our team on a permanent basis. We welcome applications for part-time hours (from 25) or full-time hours (up to 37.5).
The Benefits
- Salary of £37,000 - £43,000 per annum (pro rata)
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working options
This is an incredible opportunity for a talented fundraising and communications professional with a background in a charity or voluntary organisation to progress their career with our essential organisation.
Stepping into an impactful leadership role, you'll be working at the forefront of our vital fundraising activities, ensuring we can continue to provide support to individuals when they need it most.
What's more, you'll get to enjoy flexible and hybrid working options, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while pursuing a fulfilling career.
So, if you want to join a dedicated team, making a real difference in countless people's lives, apply today.
The Role
As our Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you will lead all aspects of our fundraising and engagement activity.
Working alongside the Chief Executive Officer, you will oversee income generation through trusts, corporate partnerships, major donors, events and individual and regular giving.
You will also develop, implement, monitor and evaluate our communications strategy, including a digital strategy, overseeing the management and content of our website, social media accounts and other digital communication channels.
Additionally, you will develop, coach, inspire and motivate the fundraising and communications team, directly line managing our Community Fundraiser, Marketing and Communications Officer and Volunteer Co-ordinator.
Your role will also involve:
- Developing our volunteer network and community fundraising
- Planning, budgeting and forecasting income
- Managing and developing our individual giving programme
- Developing relationships with donors, supporters and partner organisations
- Managing centrally run events, community events and corporate fundraising activity
About You
To be considered as our Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you will need:
- Experience in a fundraising and communications role for a charity or voluntary organisation or equivalent
- Experience managing a team
- To be an excellent communicator who can work on their own initiative, manage their own time and demonstrate superb attention to detail
Please note, this role will require a DBS check.
We will be reviewing applications as they're received, and may close the role before the closing date. As such, early applications are encouraged.
Other organisations may call this role Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Head of Public Fundraising, Fundraising and Communications Manager, Charity Engagement Manager, Head of Fundraising and Communications, Head of Communications, or Head of Engagement.
Webrecruit and We Hear You are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you're ready to take on an impactful role as our Head of Fundraising and Engagement, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.