Your newpany
Hays are working exclusively with a highly respected local charity making a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia across Northern Ireland. This dynamic, member-led organisation has an ambitious strategy and is experiencing significant growth in both profile and impact. With strongmunity connections and increasing support from donors and corporate partners, this is an exciting time to be part of a team that truly values collaboration, innovation, and meaningful change.
Your new role
As Donor Engagement Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in the organisation's next phase of growth. This newly created position offers you the opportunity to shape donor relationships and stewardship practices whilst overseeing the day-to-day operations of the fundraising department. You'll report directly to the Head of Engagement and manage a talented team, ensuring they deliver against ambitious ie targets and departmental goals.
Your responsibilities will include developing operational plans that align with the overall fundraising strategy, managing ie and expenditure budgets, and overseeing all ie streams. You'll be responsible for ensuring exceptional donor stewardship that is timely, impactful, and appropriate, whilst maintaining accurate records through the fundraising CRM system. This role offers genuine autonomy to bring your own style and ideas whilst working collaboratively across the organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll have demonstrated success in working to financial targets and management experience gained in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your ability to managepeting priorities effectively and work both independently and collaboratively will be essential. As an innovative thinker with excellent motivational, influencing, and relationship-building skills, you'll inspire your team to achieve their objectives.
Strong IT proficiency including Microsoft Office applications is required, along with a full driving licence and access to a car for travel throughout Northern Ireland. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is also necessary.
Desirable experience includes corporate ormunity fundraising, using social media platforms to drive engagement and fundraising, and working with CRM systems. A basic Access NI check will be required for this position.
What you'll get in return
1. This permanent role offers apetitive salary of £33,375 FTE with flexible working options of 30– hours per week.
2. You'll benefit from hybrid working arrangements with the choice of home or office-based work, and office space includes outdoor access and free parking.
3. Theprehensive benefits package includes a Health Shield plan covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy expenses, plus access to My Wellness services including direct GP access, a 24-hour counselling helpline, and retail discounts.
4. You'll receive 5% employer pension contributions through People's Pension with salary exchange options available.
5. Enjoy 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days over time) plus 12 bank and additional holidays.
6. The organisation ismitted to staff wellbeing as a member of the Work Well, Live Well programme, with access to a Health Champion, Mental Health First Aider, and wellbeing breaks including 1:1 coffee catch-ups with colleagues.
7. Role-appropriate training and development opportunities will support your continued professional growth.