Head of Fundraising
Who Are We?
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, and Jesmond.
We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
The Role
We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Head of Fundraising to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in leading the Foundation’s fundraising activities to achieve an annual income exceeding £750k within three years. The role will encompass overseeing high-value donors, including Trusts and Foundations, Philanthropy, significant grant applications and legacies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategy development and execution.
- Achieving income growth through sales execution, including pipeline management, relationship building, account management and donor engagement.
- Team Leadership and Coaching the Fundraising team.
- Developing compelling bids and applications driving innovation through collaboration with operational colleagues.
About You
You will be highly experienced in setting and executing a Fundraising strategy within the charity sector using sales and account management skills. This pivotal position within the senior leadership team requires a strategic and innovative relationship manager who can inspire internal teams and external partners to help the Foundation achieve its vision. You will need to be a highly driven and organised individual to ensure that team goals are met.
If you think you have what it takes to join our team we would love to hear from you.
Please click here for the job description.
Why Work for Us
At Percy Hedley we encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
- 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
- Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
- Induction and ongoing training.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
- Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)
Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.
Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview.
Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.
As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.
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