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We’re growing our Criminal Justice Services and bringing in a range of roles that really matter. This work is about supporting people in the secure estate who have experienced trauma and sexual harm, and making sure support is actually accessible, not just in theory, but in practice.
Our Outspoken service delivers trauma therapy to residents across the secure estate, particularly those who have experienced ACEs or sexual harm. It’s a space focused on safety, trust, and meaningful therapeutic work.
The Outspoken Trauma-Informed Therapists focus on one-to-one therapy, offering both stabilisation and processing work, adapting to where someone is at and what they need.
At We Are Survivors, we care deeply about making sure male survivors can access support wherever they are. That includes the spaces that are often overlooked.
Why Join Us?
- a competitive salary.
- annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.
- company sick pay.
- Birthday annual leave.
- monthly clinical supervision.
- pension contribution.
- and a range of discount and benefit programmes.
Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 page)
In your supporting statement, we want you to answer these two questions:
How can your experience support male survivors to thrive?
How do you meet the essential elements of the person specification in the role profile? Ensure you answer ALL elements in your CV or supporting statement.
We actively encourage people to reach out if they are interested in the role for an informal discussion.
Interviews are expected to take place in early May, these can be online if needed.
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Senior Corporate Fundraiser
Location: Primarily office‑based in Hemel Hempstead; however, hybrid working can be offered where appropriate and agreed.
Salary:IRO £36,000 (FTE) depending on experience
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 30 – 37.5 hours per week
Access to a car is essential for this role
We are searching for an experienced corporate fundraiser to join our dynamic and high-performing Fundraising Team.
You will be an excellent communicator, confident in networking and presenting a compelling case for support, target driven and have a background and successful record in securing high value (5/6 figures) gifts, business sales or similar.
You will be responsible for developing our DENS Business Partnership Programme, building a pipeline of high-value prospects, increasing engagement, and influencing the involvement of local businesses to support DENS ambitious growth plans.
You will represent DENS at regular networking events, business forums and external meetings to build visibility, grow networks and generate new corporate opportunities.
Why join DENS?
You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly, and dedicated team of fundraisers who foster a collaborative "One Team, One Goal" culture. We value and celebrate every member's contribution, ensuring you thrive in our positive working environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, along with ongoing training and development to enhance your skills. Your fundraising efforts will directly contribute to creating positive change and making a lasting impact in our community.
Overall Purpose:
- Develop DENS Corporate Income Stream, creating and implementing an effective corporate fundraising plan to meet agreed targets and increase sustainable income for the charity, whilst supporting DENS ambitious growth plans.
- Build strong and influential external relationships through existing and new networks and deliver first-class donor stewardship to build a pipeline of high-value business prospects, secure new partners, and nurture existing partners – with the objective of building ongoing regular income and long-term support.
- Develop the DENS Business Partnership Programme as a framework to deliver an engaging and mutually beneficial programme of activity and network of partners, to encourage and inspire support.
- Actively represent DENS at regular networking events, business forums and external meetings to build visibility, grow networks and generate new corporate opportunities.
- Develop, manage and present a range of reporting tools to ensure efficient prospect stewardship, activity planning and income forecasting - to be used to manage and plan progress with Line Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
Skills & Qualifications
- A good standard of Education
- Experience securing partnerships in a Corporate Fundraising or Sales environment
- Experience developing and delivering a corporate fundraising or sales strategy
- Successful track record of building relationships and successfully influencing business stakeholders
- Experience managing and monitoring income and expenditure budgets
- Demonstrable track record of consistently exceeding targets
- Skilled in negotiating, pitching and winning partnerships
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities to meet objectives and improve results
- Good written, verbal interpersonal and numeracy skills
- Diplomacy and ability to work in confidence
- Administratively self-sufficient, IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Professional, confident, and well-presented
- The gravitas and drive to gain maximum impact, add value, and increase corporate income
- Self-starter, motivated to set and achieve goals and take own initiative in the role
- Persuasive, Can-do attitude
- People-focused and cross-team worker
- Tact and diplomacy
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for regular travel to meetings, networking events and partner sites
- Available to attend regular early morning breakfast meetings and other networking events outside of normal working hours
- Available to work flexible hours including, on occasions, weekends, andevenings to support the wider Fundraising Team at events and fundraising activities.
Benefits include:
- 25 days or equivalent annual leave, excluding Bank and Public Holidays
- One additional day of annual leave after each 5 years’ service, up to 3 days.
- Flexible working environment
- Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover
- Employee assistance programme – 24/7 mental health support helpline
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Professional development and training, including on-going access to e-learning platform
- Staff Networks, Wellbeing Days and whole team events
- One day to volunteer for DENS or another organisation
- NEST pension scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DENS, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.


