Regular Giving Programme Manager

Dogs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogs Trust is seeking a Regular Giving Programme Manager to lead our Regular Giving team and enhance supporter experience across the UK and internationally. You’ll deliver programmes, develop new product opportunities (including Sponsor a Dog), analyse performance, and provide strategic insight to projects throughout the year.

This fixed-term contract runs from December 2026 to November 2027; interviews are provisionally scheduled for 12th and 13th October 2026 via Teams.

Qualifications

• Significant fundraising experience, especially in individual giving and supporter experience strategies.
• Strong people management and the ability to coach and guide teams.
• Excellent communicator capable of strategic conversations with internal stakeholders.
• Passionate about Dogs Trust and its mission.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful delivery of Regular Giving programmes, including Sponsor a Dog.
• Continually analyse performance and review plans to improve outcomes.
• Develop new product opportunities and maintain existing ones to engage supporters.
• Lead and manage the Regular Giving team, embedding a high-performance culture.
• Provide strategic input, insight gathering, and analysis to projects throughout the year.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Individual giving

People management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Fancy helping us deliver some of our most successful fundraising products?

Our regular supporters are essential to delivering our services across the UK and internationally. We’re looking for a Regular Giving Programme Manager to ensure we’re developing innovative new approaches in this area, and existing supporters receive an excellent experience.

What does this role do?

As Regular Giving Programme Manager, you’ll:

• ensure the successful delivery of programmes in the area, which includes our most popular fundraising product Sponsor a Dog, continually analysing and assessing performance, and reviewing plans as necessary,
• develop new product opportunities in the area and maintain existing ones, providing those essential, long-term supporters with an excellent sponsorship experience,
• lead and manage the Regular Giving team, embedding a high-performance culture, and supporting where necessary,
• provide strategic input, insight gathering, and analysis to projects throughout the year.

This role is a fixed term contract from December 2026 to November 2027. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 12th and 13th October 2026 and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you’ll need significant experience in a fundraising role, specifically in individual giving and implementing supporter experience strategies and plans. You’ll be a strong people manager, who is able to coach and manage teams through change, as well as an excellent communicator, who can manage strategic conversations with stakeholders and build relationships internally. Above all, you’ll be passionate about the work we do, and the impact our fundraising can have.

What does this team do?

The Mass Public Fundraising directorate brings in approximately £88m per annum through regular giving, one off gifts, prize led fundraising, community and events and legacy and in memory. Our collective ambition is to build on our already successful portfolio of fundraising products and grow and diversify our income by 25% over the next five years, through engagement and value exchange.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at [e-mail]. We're here to support you every step of the way.