***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***
Closing date: 22 November 2023
Fareham Hampshire (with mostly remote/hybrid working and UK-wide travel)
Service Dogs UK is the only UK charity providing accredited PTSD assistance dogs to members of the armed forces and emergency services with a clinical diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. We use dogs mainly from ‘rescue’ and partner them up with our military and blue light Veterans, they then embark on a life changing 9 -12 month journey full of positivity as they teach their dogs to become their assistance dogs under our expert guidance. They accomplish success as accredited partnerships and their assistance dogs to help them to better manage their PTSD symptoms; it really is changing two lives at a time!
Raising awareness of the need for support to those that have been injured in service is key to the charities aims. We need to secure donations, sponsorship and grant funding to help us provide support to other Veterans in other areas and to help us grow to a national charity so we can achieve this.
We are now looking for a Head of Fundraising to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
– Flexible 2 day week
– 24 days ’annual leave plus bank holidays (part time equivalent)
– Mostly remote working but will need to visit training Hubs and donors and be able to travel in the UK
This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate fundraising professional to join our life-changing organisation.
You’ll have the chance to see first-hand the difference your work will be making as you help us achieve our aims.
If you’re keen to work for an exciting, forward-thinking charity where you can make a huge impact on the lives of Veterans living with PTSD or CPTSD apply!
As Fundraising Manager you will develop our fundraising strategy and grow our income by working mainly remotely accessing fundraising streams and locating opportunities for growth.
You will be responsible for driving our fundraising operations, you will grow income focusing on the diversification of our supporter base and managing relationships with key supporters. You will also play an integral role in the strategic direction of the organisation, producing fundraising plans, strategies, and forecasts.
As a part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and develop the volunteer fundraising team, setting objectives and building an inclusive team culture which delivers results through innovation and collaboration.
Additionally, you will:
– Liaise with suppliers and external agencies
– Maximise participation, profile and income generation
– Lead on setting the fundraising budget and provide reports
About You
To be considered as Fundraising Manager, you will need:
– Proven track record of developing successful fundraising strategies that have generated income
– Experience in managing and developing fundraising volunteers and optimising performance
– Experience in delivering income through grants and sponsorships.
– Experience in using CRM systems to prospect for support and steward existing relationships
– Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and forecasting
– Knowledge of legislation and standards that impact raising funds
The closing date for this role is midnight on 22 November 2023.
Other organisations may call this role Senior Fundraising Manager, Head of Charity Development, Director of Fundraising, or Senior Fundraising Development Manager.
Service Dogs UK 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 looking for a rewarding role as Head of Fundraising, please apply to
charlotte@servicedogsuk.org with your CV and a brief summary detailing why you feel you are the ideal candidate for the position.
