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BS2, Bristol (Hybrid)
£46k – £50k per annum, pro rata depending on experience (£36,800 – £40,000 actual for 28 hours per week)
Part-time (28 hours per week )
Contract (Maternity Cover, Fixed-term Contract, up to 12 months.)
Job description

We are looking for a strategic, confident and values-driven leader with a strong track record in both fundraising and communications.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as Head of Fundraising and Communications (Maternity Cover).

Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications (Maternity Cover)
Location:
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA – occasional home-working may be possible subject to business requirements.
Contract: Fixed-term Contract, up to 12 months
Job type: Part-time
Hours per week: 28 hours per week (of a 35 hours pw FTE) to be worked during office hours (Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm). Occasional evening and weekend working for supporter and fundraising events and some trustee meetings for which TOIL will be agreed with the line manager. 
Salary: £46k – £50k per annum, pro rata depending on experience (£36,800 – £40,000 actual for 28 hours per week)

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

About the role:

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will provide strategic leadership across all fundraising and communications activity. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring integrated, impactful and compliant activity that grows income, enhances supporter experience and strengthens our brand and reputation.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO and Trustees, contributing to organisational strategy, governance and long-term planning.

This is a maternity cover position, expected to commence June 2026 for a maximum period of 12 months.

As the nature of this position involves responsibility for public money as well as daily access to sensitive financial and personal information the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.

About you

We are looking for a strategic, confident and values-driven leader with a strong track record in both fundraising and communications.

  • You will be an experienced and confident fundraising and communications professional with a strong track record of leading successful, multi-income stream fundraising programmes and delivering impactful marketing and communications activity.
  • You will have proven experience of operating at a senior management level, with the ability to think and act strategically while also ensuring high-quality delivery across day-to-day activity. You will be an inspiring and supportive leader, with experience of motivating and developing teams to achieve ambitious targets and deliver excellent supporter experiences.
  • You will bring strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience of setting and managing budgets and using data and insight to inform decision-making and improve performance. You will be confident managing risk, ensuring compliance, and working within regulatory frameworks relevant to fundraising, marketing and communications.
  • You will be an excellent communicator, able to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including trustees, senior colleagues, funders, corporate partners, agencies and supporters. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • You will be committed to the values and mission of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for animal welfare.

Application closing date: Midnight on 1 March 2026

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date of applications please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.

No agencies please.

Organisation
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

Our mission is to ensure animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve.

Posted on: 06 February 2026
Closing date: 01 March 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 168219_BAR
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Fundraising, Business Development, Digital, Brand, Content Writing / Copywriting, Engagement / Outreach, Environment / Animal, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategy, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Events / Activities, Individual Giving, Trusts / Foundations, Grants