Location: Scottish Huntington’s Association National Office, Burnbrae Road, Paisley, PA1 2FB
Salary: £32,584 - £36,077 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Work From Home: Yes
Division: Income Generation Department
Responsible to: Head of Income Generation and Administration
Hours: 36 hours per week (full time). This role will require occasional
weekend and evening working for which time off in lieu will be agreed
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Home-based or hybrid working (National Office, Paisley, PA1 2FB
* Advertised from: Friday 18 July 2025
* Closing date: Sunday 3 August 2025 at 12noon
* Interview date: Thursday 7 August 2025
* Interview location: Virtually or Scottish Huntington’s Association National Office, Burnbrae Road, Paisley, PA1 2FB
Join us in making a difference!
Are you driven by a passion for impactful fundraising within the charity sector? We are seeking a proactive and strategic Senior Fundraiser with experience across diverse income streams, someone who can bring creativity and best practices to a mission-driven, values-led organisation.
Your role and impact
In this newly created position, you will play a key role in increasing our income, enabling us to broaden our reach and enhance our effectiveness as the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.
As a Senior Fundraiser, you will collaborate closely with our committed team, working alongside colleagues from different departments to align our fundraising strategies with the organisation’s overarching goals. You will have the chance to design and implement dynamic fundraising initiatives that will directly benefit our cause. Your responsibilities will include:
· Applying for grants from trusts and foundations
· Developing and executing an individual giving strategy focused on audience insights
· Managing portfolios, marketing and stewardship
· Cultivating relationships with new partners to engage in various fundraising products
About you
We are excited to welcome someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a tangible impact. Your ability to communicate effectively and your passion for storytelling will be invaluable in conveying our mission and the importance of our work to a broader audience.
By joining us, you will not only advance your career but also contribute to meaningful change, supporting individuals and families navigating the challenges of Huntington’s disease. If you are ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our cause, we would love to hear from you.
We offer:
* TOIL system
* Childcare Voucher Scheme
* 25 annual leave days and typically 12 public holidays per year
* Note: Your annual leave and public holidays are combined, with four mandatory public holidays that must be taken from your entitlement on 25 and 26 December, and 01 and 02 January each year.
* Staff loyalty scheme: Employees with four completed years of service are entitled to an extra day for each additional year served, up to a maximum of five days.
* Flexible working options to support our staff and promote inclusive working practices.
Place of work
This position follows a home-working or hybrid model. You will be required to occasionally travel to attend staff and departmental meetings as well as fundraising events. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential requirements for this role.
Working hours
The is a full-time role (36 hours). Occasionally, some hours may need to be worked outside of standard working hours, including evenings and some weekends.
You will be joining a friendly and passionate organisation at an exciting time for Scottish Huntington’s Association, now in the third year of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028. If you are interested in this role and can demonstrate you meet most of the essential criteria, we would love to hear from you.
At Scottish Huntington’s Association, we celebrate diversity and the innovative ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification documents then complete the downloadable Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which are also available in the ‘Work For Us’ section of our website.
Please email your completed application, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, with the name of the vacant post as your subject line, to recruitment@hdscotland.org as well as any informal enquiries about the role.
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