The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for leading BHS in growing our fundraising offer and income. This will involve the development of both existing and new income-generating products and activities to engage new audiences and develop existing supporters. The Head of Fundraising will play a key role in enhancing the financial sustainability and public perceptions of BHS by identifying new opportunities, diversifying income streams, and leading a high-performing fundraising team.
Requirements
What you’ll be doing:
Building a fundraising programme from the ground up and watching it make a big impact
Turning our amazing work into exciting fundraising products and ideas that boost growth
Creating supporter journeys and campaigns that inspire and engage
Meeting donors and partners to build strong relationships
Leading and developing a small, passionate team
Inspiring and sharing your fundraising expertise with other teams to support our mission
What you won’t be doing:
Focusing on just one area or audience – you’ll have the chance to work across individual giving, community fundraising, grants, partnerships, legacies, and major donors
Repeating old campaigns – we’re all about creating fresh opportunities
Following someone else’s plan – you’ll have the freedom to shape the future
This is a great role for you if:
You are an experienced fundraiser, with a passion for making a positive impact
You love getting hands-on and seeing real results
You’re excited about building new programs from scratch and scaling them to create big impact
You can inspire others, both inside and outside the organization, to join our fundraising mission
You want to work in an organisation that supports you to bring your full, authentic self to work and is working really hard to be a beacon of inclusion in the equestrian sector.
Other information
The British Horse Society is committed to achieving equity for all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Salary £62,000
We also offer 26 days’ annual leave (+ public holidays) on starting, matched pension contributions up to 5%, enhanced pay when taking leave as your family grows, income protection insurance, a health-cash plan and a wide range of wellbeing and mental health support services.
Location: Our office is based near Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, and we’re typically working from there 2-3days a week with flexibility to work remotely. You’re also welcome to work in the office more frequently.
Hours: Our usual full-time hours are 35 a week – with an early finish on a Friday! We offer other flexible work options, such as compressed hours, which we’re happy to discuss.
Closing Date: 5 February 2025
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