Your new company

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 strong community 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 income targets and departmental goals.

Your responsibilities will include developing operational plans that align with the overall fundraising strategy, managing income and expenditure budgets, and overseeing all income 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

What you'll get in return

• This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £33,375 FTE with flexible working options of 30–37.5 hours per week.
• 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.
• The comprehensive 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.
• You'll receive 5% employer pension contributions through People's Pension with salary exchange options available.
  
• Enjoy 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days over time) plus 12 bank and additional holidays.
• The organisation is committed 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.
• Role-appropriate training and development opportunities will support your continued professional growth.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Matthew McArthur on 02890446911.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.