Job reference:006198

Salary:Up to £51,000

Department:Fundraising

Hours Per Week:35

Closing date:10/12/2025

Job Description

Join Shaftesbury – Where every role adds up to a life well lived

We’re looking for a Head of Individual Giving to join our dynamic Fundraising and Communications team — a passionate group of people who want to make a difference. If you’re strategic, creative and driven, this is your opportunity to play a key role in Shaftesbury’s work.

At Shaftesbury, we’re more than a disability charity — we’re a team dedicated to helping children, young people and adults live full, flourishing lives. Guided by our values of being Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous, we deliver personalised care and support that changes lives every day.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and growing Shaftesbury’s Individual Giving programme, inspiring people to support us through direct mail, lotteries, regular giving and ad hoc programmes.
• Project managing the retention programme, using compelling copy and creativity to grow income and inspire action.
• Developing creative, insight-led campaigns
• Using data and storytelling to bring our mission to life, showing the real impact of every gift.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have 5+ years of experience in individual giving or direct marketing, with a strong track record of income growth.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Strong understanding of multi-channel fundraising, insights and digital marketing.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others.

Why work with us?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer:

• Recognition & Rewards:Be nominated for a recognition letter or a gift voucher (up to £50) for going above and beyond.
• Training & Development:Access to an excellent training package to support your growth.
• Generous Leave:25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years).
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme:Supporting your wellbeing, whenever you need it.

Our Commitment

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.