Marketing and Fundraising Manager at RSPCA The Ark
30 hrs per week (including some evenings and weekends)
Pay: £21.38 per hour
Do you love animals? Are you an experienced Events Manager looking for a new and rewarding job in 2026? We would love to hear from you!
About Us
RSPCA Solent Branch CIO is an independent Branch of the RSPCA and operates across a 400-square mile catchment area in Hampshire. Our base is The Stubbington Ark Animal Centre, which is a 9 acre farm site able to rescue, rehabilitate, rehome or release dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, all small rodents, stock animals and numerous species of wildlife.
There is no other organisation in Hampshire that is able to help such a diverse range of animals as The Stubbington Ark. As a separately registered Branch of the RSPCA, this means that we are responsible for raising all of our own funds to keep the animal centre open, which costs approximately £1.4m per year!
About the role
The role of Fundraising Events Manager is a new role and supported by a Fundraising Officer, you will plan, organise, and execute existing and new fundraising events to meet financial targets by managing budgets, securing sponsorships, coordinating logistics, and working with staff and volunteers.
You will also be responsible for the entire event lifecycle, from initial planning to post-event evaluation.
This role requires strong project/people management, and excellent communication/interpersonal skills to engage donors/stakeholders and supporters alike.
About you
* A motivated, flexible and unstoppable self-starter with formal qualifications and or experience of managing profitable events, with demonstrable delivery of results
* A track record of success in driving growth in income from fundraising.
* A passion for fundraising and the RSPCA’s objectives, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to deliver current, new and innovative events without the big budget!
* Inspiring, engaging and authentic communicator that builds strong relationships within the team and with supporters
* Commercially astute, you will thrive on delivering results and demonstrating a return on investment
* Excellent communication, particularly written, & project management skills
* Flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated with the ability to work as a team player as well as working autonomously to take charge and deliver results. Able and willing to work weekends/evenings during busy event times, for which time in lieu will be given.
This is an exciting time for the charity and you will thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment to use your creativity and skills to grow our supporter base and amplify our fundraising success.
If you are interested in this position, please request a full Job Description from karenmacklin@rspcasolent.org.uk
Job Types
* Part‑time
* Permanent
Benefits
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On‑site parking
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Part‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Non‑profit Organizations
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