Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship. We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years. If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together. As Deputy Director of Fundraising, Strategy and Brand, you will: Strategic Leadership & Legacy Fundraising – Develop and lead PDSA’s fundraising vision, with a strong focus on legacy giving as the organisation’s largest income stream, ensuring sustainable future income. Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships – Build and grow relationships with philanthropic donors and corporate partners to secure long-term, high-value income streams. Brand Development & Audience Engagement – Strengthen PDSA’s brand positioning, ensuring alignment with audience insights to create impactful fundraising and engagement strategies. Data-Driven Decision-Making & Innovation – Foster a culture that utilises audience insights to inform strategic decisions, developing innovative fundraising propositions that resonate emotionally and logically with supporters. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Organisational Alignment – Work closely with senior leadership, marketing, and fundraising teams to integrate legacy, fundraising, and brand initiatives into the wider organisational strategy. Financial & Regulatory Oversight – Ensure the effective management of a £4m budget, drive surplus income across fundraising streams, and maintain compliance with all regulatory fundraising and brand management requirements. We’re seeking someone with: Senior Fundraising & Strategic Leadership Experience – Extensive experience in leading fundraising strategies, with a track record of increasing income through legacy, philanthropy, and partnerships. Legacy Fundraising Expertise – Proven ability to develop and implement high-performing legacy strategies, ensuring a robust future income pipeline. Data-Driven Audience Engagement – Strong analytical skills to leverage audience insights and market trends, creating compelling propositions that drive donor engagement and brand growth. Corporate & Philanthropic Fundraising Experience – Expertise in securing and managing high-value relationships with corporate and charitable partners to drive income. Exceptional Communication & Brand Management – Extensive experience in shaping brand voice, managing public perception, and delivering impactful messaging to supporters. Financial & Performance Management – Solid understanding of financial management, budgeting, and performance reporting to drive surplus and income growth. Why Join Us? At PDSA, we care for both pets and people. As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment, along with a range of great benefits designed to make you feel valued: • Remote and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. • 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year. • An additional Wellbeing Day, so you can recharge whenever you need it. • Generous pension schemes, starting at 5% contributions and increasing up to 10%. • Life Assurance policy (4x annual salary) to give you peace of mind. • Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 for confidential support. • Retail and Holiday Discounts via our fetch platform, giving you access to a wide range of deals. PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect. To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.