Head of Fundraising

VSA; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

VSA in Aberdeen is seeking a dynamic Head of Fundraising to lead a high-performing team and deliver a bold fundraising strategy across trusts, corporate partnerships, major gifts, and events.

You will report to the People Director, collaborate with the CEO and Trustees, and drive sustainable growth while representing VSA across the charity sector and wider community.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level fundraising or income generation experience.
• Proven track record of income growth and reaching targets.
• Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing fundraising team.
• Develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy.
• Diversify income streams: trusts, corporate, major gifts, events.
• Represent VSA across charity, business and public sectors.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Income growth

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Communication & influence

Job description

Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid working available and travel across operational areas as required)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Help Shape the Future of Fundraising at VSA

Head of Fundraising

For more than 155 years, VSA has been at the heart of supporting people across Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland. As one of the region's leading social care charities, we provide essential services that empower individuals of all ages to live fulfilling, independent lives.

We are now seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead the next chapter of our fundraising journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic fundraising leader who is passionate about creating meaningful impact. Reporting to the People Director and working closely with the CEO, Trustees and Executive Leadership Team, you will develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy that supports VSA's vision and long-term sustainability.

About the Role

As Head of Fundraising, you will lead and develop a high-performing fundraising team, driving growth across a diverse range of income streams including:

• Trusts and foundations
• Corporate partnerships
• Major donors and philanthropy
• Individual giving and legacies
• Community and events fundraising

You will play a key leadership role in building a strong culture of philanthropy across the organisation, strengthening relationships with supporters and partners, and identifying innovative opportunities to grow sustainable income.

This is a highly visible role requiring a confident ambassador who can represent VSA across the charity, business and public sectors while building lasting partnerships that make a real difference to the communities we serve.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proven fundraising or income generation leader who can demonstrate:

• Significant senior-level fundraising, business development or income generation experience
• A track record of delivering substantial income growth and achieving ambitious targets
• Experience developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies
• Strong leadership skills with experience of managing and developing teams
• Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities
• Commercial awareness, strategic thinking and financial acumen
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills

Experience within the charity sector is welcomed but not essential. We are also interested in hearing from candidates with transferable experience in business development, partnerships, commercial leadership or strategic income generation.

Why Join VSA?

At VSA, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising for a respected and values-led organisation that has been supporting local people for generations.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £57,000
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of people across the North East of Scotland