Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement (Surrey)
Employer: SeeAbility
Location: Remote with some travelling needs to Leatherhead and Redhill, Surrey and other areas related to Fundraising Team activities
Temporary: Fixed Term, 9 Month (Maternity Cover)
Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £55,000 per annum plus SeeAbility benefits
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Join us in transforming lives
SeeAbility is a specialist charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live ambitious, fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement to join us on a 9-month maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished fundraising leader to step into a well-established role, providing strategic leadership to our public fundraising and engagement programme during an important period for the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Development, you will lead our public fundraising and supporter engagement activity, driving income growth across individual giving, community fundraising, events, challenges and supporter stewardship.
You will manage and motivate a talented team, ensuring delivery against ambitious income targets while continuing to build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the delivery of SeeAbility's public fundraising and engagement strategy.
Driving income growth and supporter retention across multiple fundraising streams.
Developing innovative campaigns and supporter journeys.
Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team.
Monitoring performance, budgets and fundraising KPIs.
Working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise supporter engagement and impact.
Ensuring fundraising activities remain compliant and aligned with best practice.
About You
We are looking for a confident and inspiring fundraising professional who can quickly build relationships, provide strong leadership and maintain momentum across a busy fundraising portfolio.
You will have:
Significant experience in public fundraising, supporter engagement or individual giving.
A proven track record of achieving income growth and fundraising targets.
Experience managing and developing teams.
Strong strategic and operational planning skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
Why Join SeeAbility?
At SeeAbility, you'll be joining a passionate and supportive team committed to making a real difference to people's lives. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role, contribute immediately and help shape the future of our fundraising and engagement activities.
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working
A supportive and inclusive culture
Competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one
Apply Today
If you are an experienced fundraising leader looking for an exciting interim opportunity where you can make an immediate difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please see the Job Profile for extensive details about the role.
Join SeeAbility and help us create a world where people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss can achieve extraordinary things.
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Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to uphold this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (where appropriate)
Identity, current address and right-to-work verification
Health declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered
Employment references relating to work with children or vulnerable adults
All checks are completed at SeeAbility’s expense before a start date is confirmed.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those with disabilities or who are neurodivergent.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010
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