At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising and marketing campaigns to support donkey welfare and community engagement.
- Company: The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, dedicated to caring for neglected donkeys.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team making a real difference in animal welfare.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow professionally while making a positive impact on lives.
- Why this job: Shape the future of the sanctuary while inspiring others to support our mission.
- Qualifications: Experience in fundraising, marketing, and team leadership with a passion for animal welfare.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary provides lifelong care for donkeys that have been neglected, abandoned or have nowhere else to go. Every year, more than 150,000 people visit the sanctuary, and thousands more support us online. Through education, volunteering and community engagement, we also make a positive difference to people’s lives across the Island.
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Marketing & Communications Manager to lead our fundraising, marketing and communications activity. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the sanctuary’s future by growing sustainable income, increasing supporter engagement and raising awareness of our work.
Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll develop and deliver an integrated fundraising, marketing and communications strategy, leading campaigns that inspire people to support the sanctuary through donations, donkey adoptions, grants, corporate partnerships, legacy giving and other fundraising initiatives.
You’ll also lead a small team, oversee our supporter communications and digital marketing, develop engaging visitor and supporter journeys, identify new fundraising opportunities and use insight and data to continually improve performance.
About you
We’re looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands‑on approach. You’ll have:
- Proven experience in fundraising with a track record of growing income.
- Experience developing successful marketing and communications campaigns.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
- Experience leading and developing a team.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with supporters, partners or customers.
- The ability to use data and insight to improve fundraising and engagement.
- A collaborative approach and a passion for delivering excellent supporter experiences.
Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to animal welfare and helping ensure every donkey receives the lifelong care it deserves.
Why join us?
At the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, every day is a chance to make a difference — for our animals, our visitors, and our community. You'll join a friendly, supportive team where kindness, connection, and care are at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you're shaping inspiring campaigns, sharing the stories of our donkeys and the people who care for them, strengthening our brand, engaging supporters across digital and traditional channels, or helping visitors and the wider community connect with our mission, your role will play a vital part in raising awareness, building lasting relationships, and supporting our vision of being a centre of excellence in donkey welfare.
If this role is for you, and you want to be part of our journey to provide refuge, new beginnings and exceptional care for our animals, then apply today by uploading your CV and tell us a little about yourself.
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is an equal opportunities employer. We share your personal information internally within the organisation for recruitment purposes only. We ensure your information is treated with the care and the level of security that is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations. Please see our full policy online: Candidate Privacy Notice | Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Marketing & Communications Manager - The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Ventnor employer: Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact on both animal welfare and the local community. With a supportive and friendly work culture, employees are encouraged to grow through meaningful engagement in fundraising and communications initiatives that resonate with our mission. Join us in a role where your creativity and passion can truly make a difference, all while working in a beautiful location that attracts thousands of visitors each year.
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Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Recruitment Team
