FOUR PAWS
Head of Fundraising UK (m/f/d)
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Animal Welfare. Worldwide.
FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.uk and www.four-paws.org.
Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.
Your contribution will be
- Leading and coordinating FOUR PAWS UK fundraising plans, ensuring alignment with the overall organisational strategy
- Optimising and managing FOUR PAWS UK fundraising portfolio across relevant fundraising streams
- Spearheading integrated ways of working to deliver the best possible fundraising and supporter engagement results, collaborating with other departments and international
- Monitoring donor behaviour, market trends, and sector developments to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and strengthen fundraising strategies
- Managing and controlling the fundraising budget, ensuring cost efficiency and effective use of resources
- Ensuring fundraising systems and technical solutions are aligned with global standards and platforms, while maintaining compliance with data protection requirements for donor and prospect data
- Representing FOUR PAWS UK externally in matters related to fundraising
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Your profile ideally illustrates
- Proven experience in data-led fundraising, development, or a comparable revenue-generating role, ideally within the non-profit sector
- Strong experience in Leadership Giving, particularly working with corporate partners, foundations, and trusts, and the ability to build and manage relationships with senior external donors
- Experience in budget management, financial planning, and cost control
- Strong understanding of donor engagement, fundraising trends, and supporter relationship management
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS’ vision and mission
Our offer includes
- The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
- Being part of a multinational team
- Flexible working times with the option of partial remote work
- Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
- Contributory workplace pension with Standard Life
- Promoting diversity and inclusion in the office
- PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your annual leave
- Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
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The minimum gross annual salary for this position starts at £60,000, in accordance with our internal compensation scheme.
Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English today!
Application deadline: 13th of September 2026
At FOUR PAWS we stand up for animal welfare worldwide by empowering everyone to contribute their unique and authentic experiences and to show compassion for animals, people, and the planet. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace built on equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities who share our passion for creating a better world for animals.
Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment. FOUR PAWS UK is currently unable to accept applications from those who require visa sponsorship.
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