Head of Fundraising & Engagement

Alzheimer Scotland; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer Scotland is seeking a Senior Leader for their Fundraising & Engagement Team. This full-time role focuses on developing a diverse fundraising portfolio to support essential services for people facing dementia. Ideal candidates will have a proven leadership track record, exceptional communication skills, and experience in fundraising or the commercial sector.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a diverse Fundraising or Communications Team.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Strong resource management and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a multifaceted fundraising portfolio.
• Lead the Fundraising & Engagement Team to achieve strategic aims.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Communication skills

Resource management

Project management

Motivation

Organization

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Contract: 1 permanent, full-time position, 35 hours per week

Salary: £47,000 to £50,000.03

Location: 81 Oxford Street, Glasgow, G5 9EP

Are you experienced in fundraising, communications, or the commercial/retail sector as a senior leader and seeking a new challenge? Do you understand how to lead a diverse fundraising portfolio? Are you a dynamic, motivating leader with a proven track record of delivering strategic aims? If so, this opportunity could be for you.

Leading Alzheimer Scotland’s Fundraising & Engagement Team, the key purpose of this role is to develop and sustain a multifaceted fundraising portfolio that supports the charity’s self-funded services, including Dementia Resource Centres, the 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline, and the national dementia advisory service, aligning with Alzheimer Scotland’s mission: to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers, and families. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research, and promote positive brain health.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading, inspiring, and nurturing a diverse Fundraising, Commercial, or Communications Team to grow and retain a supporter network. You should possess exceptional communication skills, the ability to collaborate across internal and external networks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong resource management, motivation, organization, attention to detail, excellent IT skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work independently are essential.

A full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for this role.

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

For a full job description and to apply, please visit our website. Applications must be submitted via the website; CV submissions will not be accepted.

In the Personal Statement section of the application, please tell us what you can bring to this role, why it interests you, and describe your relevant skills, attributes, and experience.

If you have any questions or issues with the application process, please contact us.