Deputy Head of Regional Fundraising – South East & East of England

Job title:

Deputy Head of Regional Fundraising – South East & East of England

Company

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Job description

Job Description:Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.Fundraising and raising awareness of the impact of our work in local communities plays a critical role in achieving this, enabling Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy of ensuring that everyone affected by dying, death and bereavement has the best possible experience, reflecting what’s most important to them, and to deliver its strategic goalsThe Fundraising team based in communities across the UK and with strong links to our hospices is responsible for raising money, and awareness of the need for and impact of our work amongst supporters and people who have the potential to give to Marie Curie.The Deputy Head of regional Fundraising will deliver a joined-up, strategy and approach, maximising fundraising opportunities for Marie Curie and working closely with colleagues across the directorate.You will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing an integrated fundraising plan to optimize Marie Curie voluntary income across all fundraising disciplines in the region in line with our UK strategy.
• Working with the Heads of Regional Fundraising optimise the recruitment, development, and retention of Marie Curie supporters by implementing and supporting an audience focussed approach and culture across the region.
• Supporting the team, working in close partnership with Mass participation, Special Events, and Legacy and In Memory Giving to develop and deliver a broad programme of sector leading events and virtual events to increase participation, engage supporters, and grow income.
• Deepening the understanding and insight of the needs and opportunities of key fundraising audiences in the region including corporate; individuals; volunteers and groups and trusts and foundations.
• Being an acknowledged expert and represent fundraising in communities across Marie Curie.

Key Criteria:

• A proven track-record in working with geographically dispersed teams and will have achieved growth in performance and income.
• Experience of embedding strategic thinking and planning, and an ability to turn a strategy into an operational plan, engaging others to create shared ownership of the plans.
• An experienced manager with the ability to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to build long term and sustainable income growth.
• Excellent communication with the ability to represent fundraising internally and externally.
• Experience of building new sustainable relationships and improving the retention of existing supporters or clients.
• Proactive attitude with a self-starter drive, thriving on identifying new opportunities and knowing how to build relationships and experiences to deliver long term value and support.

Please see the full job description .Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Monday 26 August 2024.

Salary: £34,500- 38,324Contract: PermanentBased depending on role: This role is hybrid and can be based in the East/Southeast. You will be expected to travel to our sites across the region regularly and work from our regional offices 2-3 days per week (Caterham). You will also have access to our headquarters to our Headquarters in Embassy Gardens, London .Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests toAbout Us:Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Expected salary

£34500 – 38324 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 03:01:23 GMT

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