Head of Fundraising

Godalming, Surrey (Hybrid)
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus 8% pension contribution
Full-time
Permanent
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Job description

Head of Fundraising
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus 8% pension contribution
35 hours per week
Permanent role
Hybrid working – homebased working for the majority of time with a need to attend head office in Godalming on occasions, plus a requirement to travel for events

What You’ll Do:
As our Head of Fundraising, you will play a vital role to help deliver the League’s vision of a kinder society where animals are no longer persecuted in the name of ‘sport’. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Driving the development and delivery of the charity’s individual giving programme and all related activities, projects and materials (both offline and digital)
  • Maintaining and growing income, ensuring income targets are met while expenditure runs within budget
  • Managing and co-ordinating planning and reporting across the Fundraising department
  • Ensuring excellent service is delivered to supporters

Who You Are:
We need a strategic-thinking and inspirational leader with a passion for animal welfare, who possesses:

  • Significant experience in a fundraising or marketing role within a comparable organisation
  • Experience of developing and managing income generating campaigns
  • Proven experience of leading teams
  • Proven experience of CRM systems, HMRC and gift aid regulations
  • Excellent project management skills  

Why Join Us: 
We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, enjoy flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work from day one. With 28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, and a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme, we prioritise your well-being. Additionally, our benefits package includes discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure. Find out more about working at the League.

The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We believe that together we can end animal cruelty in the name of sport. Join us in our purposeful mission to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change in animal welfare legislation. 

Ready to make a real difference? Don't wait - apply now! We're looking to fill this position quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter.

Organisation
League Against Cruel Sports View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

We protect animals from being persecuted in the name of sport. United, we aim to redefine what is acceptable and inspire change.

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Posted on: 01 December 2025
Closed date: 31 December 2025 at 12:59
Tags: Campaigns, Fundraising, Individual Giving

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