Head of Community Fundraising & Events

AAW Group | B Corp; Princes Risborough; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is looking for an experienced fundraising leader to drive community fundraising efforts while working remotely and traveling in the UK. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a community fundraising strategy, engaging supporters and volunteers, and ensuring sustainable income growth.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fundraising and team leadership, focusing on improving the lives of people with hearing loss through community initiatives and volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of community and/or events fundraising with a strong track record.
• Confident and collaborative leader capable of developing strategy.
• Empowering volunteers and driving performance using data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of community fundraising strategy.
• Oversee diverse community activity and events coordination.
• Build relationships with supporters, volunteers, and local groups.

Skills

Community fundraising experience

Events fundraising experience

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Job description

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