Marie Curie UK
Head of Regional Fundraising Scotland
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Head of Regional Fundraising Scotland
Marie Curie: The UK’s Leading End-of-Life Charity
We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, offering a single service provider across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Providing community nursing, hospice care, information, and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement, we push the boundaries of end-of-life knowledge through research. Our campaigns advocate for a world where everyone can thrive with a life-limiting illness.
Head of Regional Fundraising
Location: Home-based role in Scotland (expected travel) Contract: Full-time permanent
About the Role
This senior leadership opportunity focuses on shaping and delivering Marie Curie’s regional fundraising strategy for Scotland.
You’ll lead and grow regional fundraising by:
- Driving a high-performing team and ensuring sustainable income growth across diverse sources.
- Strengthening Marie Curie’s regional presence through partnerships, campaigns, and events.
- Fostering trusted corporate, community, and supporter relationships.
- Overseeing a multi-million-pound fundraising budget.
Corporate office: Home-based (expected travel required).
Key Impact
- Lead and deliver an ambitious regional fundraising strategy, achieving financial targets while maintaining high standards.
- Maximise income growth, optimising investment across:
- Community and regional partnerships
- Flagship campaigns
- Fundraising events
- Develop and coach a high-performing regional fundraising team.
- Build and strengthen local partnerships with communities, supporters, and corporate stakeholders.
- Manage financial controls, including budget oversight, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
- Advocate as part of the Scottish leadership team, representing Marie Curie across stakeholder engagements.
- Grow our regional volunteering network, enhancing the reach and impact within Scotland.
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Key Criteria
Essential
- Proven experience leading fundraising or commercial income growth.
- Strong skillset for team development and management, coaching high-achievers.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on operational experience.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and performance metrics (KPIs).
- Outstanding relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assurance in senior-level influence and representation.
- Collaborative mindset with cross-functional agility.
What We Offer
Salary:
£46,350–£51,500 (proportionate to experience with potential-managed bonus).
Core Benefits:
- Flexible working – Open to discussion at interview.
- 25 days annual leave (plus UK Bank Holidays).
Pension & Savings:
- Group Personal Pension Scheme: Marie Curie matches contributions up to 7.5% of salary.
- Interest-free loans for:
- Bikes
- Equipment (e.g. laptops)
- Leisure (e.g. gym subscriptions)
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Professional Development & Wellbeing:
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.
- Blue Light Card membership.
Support & Balance:
- Enhanced bereavement leave, plus family-friendly policies.
- Sickness benefits, generous emplacement support.
Healthcare:
- Subsidised eye care.
Candidate Information & Inclusivity
Marie Curie operates by our core values Care, Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Inclusivity:
- Ensuring a safe workplace for all staff and volunteers through rigorous safeguarding practices.
- Commitment to sustainability, embedding eco-conscious choices into daily operations.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion rooted in both social justice and workplace strength.
- Active encouragement of applications from underserved backgrounds.
- Reasonable adjustments made throughout the recruitment journey – contact recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk if support is needed.
Additional Notes:
- Applications reviewed personally by Talent Acquisition.
- Encourages early submissions as offers may be made before the advertised close date.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 13 July 2026.
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