Director of Fundraising

Closed: 02 December 2020
Fundraising General/Other

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  • Salary circa £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Location Fleet, Hampshire (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent, Full-time
  • Sectors Health, Medical
  • Job Reference : DOF-NOV20

Who are we?

Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

We are looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and high performing leader to inspire everyone and achieve the growth we need to fulfil our strategic goals.  Working closely with the CEO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team, you will plan, organise, lead and grow all of The Charity’s fundraising endeavours.  Your leadership will accelerate the growth of fundraising across a range of income streams and will enable us to achieve our goal of raising £8.5 million next year.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be a blend of working from home and from our offices in Fleet, Hampshire, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also have at least 5 years’ experience as a senior leader in marketing/business development or client services within a significant commercial organisation or fundraising in the third sector.  You should also be a creative and dynamic self-starter with energy and vision. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

Advert close date: 2nd December 2020

First interview date and location: TBC via Zoom

Second interview date and location: TBC via Zoom

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.  You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that in 2018 we were crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year and we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

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