Head of Fundraising

We are delighted to work in partnership with The Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT) who are seeking an experienced, strategic Head of Fundraising with proven success in senior level fundraising including individual giving.

The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army and have been serving our country for over 200 years. GWT supports our Gurkha veterans and their dependants through a range of financial, medical and community aid to relieve poverty and distress.

As part of the Senior management team, the Head of Fundraising will be accountable for the Trust’s fundraising strategy, leading and inspiring the fundraising, marketing and communications team.

You will:

• Demonstrate success in senior level fundraising, across all disciplines, with responsibility for six figure + budgets.
• Have the ability to develop and implement strategic and operational fundraising, marketing and communications plans.
• Have a personable and approachable leadership style, with the ability to communicate across all levels, and influence and persuade a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Have expert knowledge of fundraising and marketing legislation, regulations and best practice, PR techniques and digital marketing (inc. PPC & AdWords)
• Have a clear understanding of branding/style trends and standards, and the social media landscape.

With an analytical approach, you will take responsibility for financial performance against budgets and forecasts, working closely with the Trust CEO and SMT to ensure that all fundraising activity reflects the vision and agreed priorities of the Trust.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Salisbury, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)Hours: Full time 37.5hrs with TOIL for occasional additional hours worked as required at events and business meetings.

Closing date for applications: 9 February 2025However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.