Senior Strategic Fundraising & Events Consultant

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Jewish Care, the largest health and social care organisation for the UK Jewish community, is seeking a dynamic Senior Strategic Fundraising & Events Consultant to lead its events team and key fundraising programmes, including the Friends of Jewish Care and Young Jami & Jewish Care (YJJC) portfolios. With an annual fundraising target of £20m, this role is critical to engaging supporters, delivering exceptional events, and sustaining our mission for future generations.

This post is fixed term for 12 months.

Role Overview

You will lead a high performing team, oversee stewardship programmes, and manage a portfolio of around 20 events annually. This role involves building relationships with donors, volunteers, and committee members while driving the growth of key fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Manage six direct reports, ensuring team performance and professional development.
• Fundraising: Develop stewardship strategies, grow the Friends of Jewish Care programme, and manage the YJJC and JC Families events calendar.
• Events Management: Lead flagship events such as the HSC Gala Dinner, ensure income targets are met, and continuously improve the events portfolio.
• Strategic Input: Support and advise the Director of Fundraising and Marketing on key initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Degree or equivalent and a fundraising qualification.
• 5+ years' fundraising experience with a proven track record of meeting targets.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience engaging young supporters (20-35 age range).
• Knowledge of charity law, legacy fundraising, Gift Aid, and data protection.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead impactful initiatives for a meaningful cause.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.