Head of Income Generation

THE PROJECT

Quarriers Business Development and Fundraising department (BDFR) are responsible for securing new income to deliver our services in Scotland. Quarriers service portfolio includes social care services for both adults and children with disability, support for people who are homeless, support for people with epilepsy (including our world class clinical services at the William Quarriers Scottish Epilepsy Centre); and a range of complementary care and value-led support for some of society’s most vulnerable people, and their families and carers.

Reporting to the Depute Chief Executive, and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility to deliver Quarriers’ income generation strategy through multiple income streams including New Business Development, Relationship Fundraising, Grants and Trusts and Legacy while developing new diversified income opportunities.

You will have significant experience and knowledge of growing income and delivering customer care and a deep understanding of building a pipeline, acquisition and stewardship of new supporters/customers.

We are looking for the successful candidate to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organisational and planning skills, whilst being proactive working under pressure to tight deadlines. You will have a high degree of motivation to lead and inspire the Fundraising and Business Development team, encouraging personal development.

Knowledge of MS applications particularly Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint are essential.  Due to the nature of the role, it is vital you are a driver and have access to your own vehicle.

In addition to a rewarding career, with extensive training and learning and development opportunities, Quarriers offer a range of staff benefits including childcare vouchers, life assurance, physiotherapy & occupational health, employee assistance programme, competitive holiday entitlement, flexible working, family friendly policies and procedures, enhanced maternity/paternity benefit, workplace pension, long service recognition, accredited qualifications, unionised, Christmas savings scheme and cycle to work scheme.

Interviews: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 November 2017

ABOUT US

Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide much-needed care and support for thousands of vulnerable children, young people, adults and families to reach their true potential.

Quarriers supports thousands of people across more than 100 services throughout Scotland. Our work promotes a just and accepting society, where everyone is included. We support children and families facing challenging circumstances and help to transform lives for people affected by epilepsy. We support young people to unlock their potential. We give adults with disabilities more opportunities, and importantly, a voice.

Quarriers has been transforming lives for over 140 years and this is just the beginning.