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Careers with Born Free

We employ a wide variety of staff with a range of expertise. Our policy, rescue & care, education and conservation staff are hard at work taking action for wild animals in need. They are supported by colleagues with extensive experience in administration, finance, marketing, and fundraising.

Our administration and finance departments provide membership support and process donations. Our communications, PR and fundraising teams develop our campaigns and handle our communications, while our partnerships team works with corporate partners and sponsors.

All current vacancies will be displayed on this page with details of how to apply.

Born Free is an equal opportunities employer.

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HEAD OF PUBLIC FUNDRAISING

Full-time: 35 hours per week preferred

Salary: £46,000 per annum FTE and a generous employee benefits package

Location: Flexible remote working with monthly presence at our office in Horsham, West Sussex, and attendance at ad hoc in-person meetings as required.

Public fundraising is an important foundation of Born Free’s fundraised income and this position offers an exciting opportunity to diversify and grow our giving programme. As Head of Public Fundraising, you will support the Director of Fundraising and work with the wider fundraising and communications team collaboratively to ensure public fundraising is integrated into plans for wider income growth and Born Free’s communications.

You will:

Support the Director of Fundraising to deliver a contemporary and ambitious multi-faceted public fundraising strategy
Develop and grow income and engagement from individuals, both new and existing, through individual giving, data/insights, supporter care, legacy, DIY fundraising and challenge events.
Provide end-to-end management, from concept to delivery, of Born Free’s appeals and fundraising campaigns
Proactively explore and test new cost-effective methods for donor recruitment and retention
Line manage and support the development of a team of 5

This position would ideally suit a candidate who has demonstrable experience of creativity and innovation in individual giving fundraising across a range of channels.

The Head of Public Fundraising will;

Be resourceful, organised and a proactive team player
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Have previous experience of developing and delivering a programme of initiatives to maximise income and engagement from individual supporters
Be motivated by, and passionate about, the mission of Born Free Foundation.

If you are someone who has the ability to work intuitively with a “can do”, entrepreneurial approach, and thrive in a small, fast-paced environment we want to hear from you. We are an organisation where you can make a tangible impact and have real influence in a friendly and familial environment.

This role closes to applications on Thursday 27^th June, so for more information about this position and next steps please contact Hayley at our recruitment consultant for this role, Harris Hill, on 020 7820 7306 or email your CV to Hayley.wilson@harrishill.co.uk.