Business Development Manager

Corporate Fundraising Officer

Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (Benton)

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per annum, depending on experience

Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter helps thousands of lost, unwanted, neglected, abused and abandoned animals every year, reuniting lost animals with their owners and finding loving new homes for those no longer wanted. Their objective is the promotion of kindness and prevention of cruelty to animals.

About the role:

The Corporate Fundraising Officer will be instrumental in generating income and in-kind support from local businesses and corporate partners. You’ll be given the opportunity to develop and manage corporate partnerships, manage two events, attract corporate volunteers, and promote fundraising initiatives. Alongside the Fundraising and Marketing Manager, you’ll be involved in co-ordinating and delivering a corporate fundraising plan and will help the shelter achieve their fundraising strategy.

This is a great time to be joining the charity. Support for the work of Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter is as strong as ever, so they are looking for someone who can come and turn this support into income.

The Corporate Fundraising Officer will also:

• Focus on building long-term corporate relationships and maximising income across multiple areas of the fundraising mix.
• Develop tailored sponsorship packages for businesses, offering opportunities to support specific initiatives, events, or materials.
• Attract and manage in-kind support from businesses, securing donations of goods, services, and equipment that benefit the Shelter’s operations and reduce costs.
• Manage the shelter’s two corporate events, including planning, execution, and follow-up to maximize income and exposure for the shelter.

About You:

We are looking for a strong relationship builder who has experience in fundraising or business development. You’ll have a track record of achieving targets and developing fruitful relationships. You’ll be an expert communicator who can create persuasive proposals and presentations, with a creative and proactive approach to securing fundraising opportunities.

We would love to hear from candidates who are looking to use their relationship building and communication skills to make a difference in one of the North East’s largest animal welfare charities.

For more information about this role please send your CV in the first instance to Ellen Drummond at Charity People.

Closing Date: Thursday 10th October

Interviews: week commencing 14th October (potentially 17th and 18th) in person at the Shelter.