Job Description
It s an exciting time to join the Rugby Portobello Trust.
We are a vibrant, place-based community charity supporting children and young people in North Kensington. As we expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are investing in the next phase of our fundraising growth, and we re looking for an ambitious, strategic fundraising leader to help drive that forward.
As Head of Supporter Engagement, you will lead our income-generating strategy across special events, challenge events, individual giving (one-off and regular) and major donors. You ll shape how we tell our story, deepen supporter relationships and grow unrestricted income to ensure our long-term sustainability.
This is a senior leadership role with real breadth. You will:
- Lead and grow income across multiple fundraising streams
- Develop and steward major donor relationships
- Oversee high-quality, income-generating events
- Drive multi-channel supporter communications
- Analyse performance data and report against KPIs
- Manage and develop a small, committed team
We re looking for someone who:
Has a strong track record of achieving and growing fundraising income
Has delivered successful income-generating events
Is confident managing donor relationships, including major donors
Can translate organisational strategy into income growth plans
Is comfortable holding targets and being accountable for performance
Brings energy, creativity and leadership to a small but ambitious organisation
You ll be joining a charity with a loyal supporter base of 3,000+, a strong fundraising history and a passionate leadership team. This is a hands-on role that's strategic in outlook, operational in delivery and deeply connected to the community we serve.
If you re motivated by the opportunity to shape growth, lead from the front and make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people, we d love to hear from you.
