At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community fundraising and events to support people with hearing loss.
- Company: Join a beloved charity transforming lives with trained hearing dogs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a passionate team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of fundraising while empowering communities and building connections.
- Qualifications: Experience in community or events fundraising and strong leadership skills.
Location: Hybrid, attached to either The Grange in Buckinghamshire or Beatrice Wright Centre in Yorkshire. Regular UK travel required.
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is seeking an experienced and inspiring fundraising leader to grow community fundraising and events income, helping more people who are deaf or have hearing loss reconnect with the world around them.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People transforms lives through the unique partnership between a person and a highly trained hearing dog, while also providing practical and emotional support that builds connection, companionship and confidence. As the charity continues to expand its reach and impact, community fundraising, events and volunteering will play a vital role in helping more people access this life-changing support.
Reporting to the Director of Income Generation, you will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious community fundraising and events strategy, driving sustainable income growth and deepening supporter engagement across the UK. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of community activity and events, building strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, local groups and organisations that share our commitment to improving the lives of people with hearing loss.
Leading a passionate and motivated team, you will create opportunities for supporters to fundraise, volunteer and advocate for Hearing Dogs in their communities. You will also work closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and service delivery to maximise engagement, strengthen supporter journeys and embed legacy giving within community activity.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of community and/or events fundraising, with a strong track record of delivering income growth and supporter engagement. They will be a confident and collaborative leader, capable of developing strategy, inspiring teams and empowering volunteers, while using insight and data to drive performance and innovation.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community fundraising at a much-loved charity, helping more people live well with hearing loss through connection, companionship and confidence.
Please download our Candidate Pack [PDF] for further information, including details on how to apply.
Role closes for applications Wednesday, 24th June.
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