Senior Community Fundraiser - Scotland

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection. We are looking for a Senior Community Fundraiser – Scotland to help grow income, strengthen supporter relationships and unlock the power of community fundraising across Scotland. This is an exciting senior role within our Community and Events team, working closely with colleagues and volunteers across our Scottish network. You will develop fundraising opportunities that reflect Scotland’s distinctive communities and supporter landscape; while helping volunteers, branches, and supporters play their part in our life-saving work. The role will be line managed within the Community and Events team, while working closely with the Scotland office to shape and deliver fundraising growth across the nation. This role will also require occasional travel to our central office in Surrey Ewell or our London Hub office on Leadenhall Street. What you’ll do: Grow community fundraising income in Scotland, lead the day-to-day delivery of community fundraising activity across Scotland, identify, develop and manage a strong pipeline of supporters and fundraising opportunities. Manage income budgets of around £200k or more and contribute to forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. Build strong supporter and volunteer relationships, build and steward relationships with volunteers, branches, individuals, community groups, and corporate partners. Champion excellent supporter journeys that attract new supporters and deepen existing relationships. Support volunteers and branches to reach their fundraising potential. Work across Samaritans, support the development and delivery of the Community and Events fundraising strategy and operational plans. Develop networks across Scotland to raise Samaritans’ profile and unlock new opportunities. Work across the organisation to embed a 'One Samaritans' approach to fundraising and engagement. Ensure activity complies with charity law, fundraising regulation and data protection requirements.