Deputy Director of Individual Giving

Are you an experienced leader who has delivered transformational change and income growth through Individual Giving? Are you committed to working with the world’s poorest women and girls to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want?Are you an experienced leader who has delivered transformational change and income growth through Individual Giving? Are you committed to working with the world’s poorest women and girls to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, inclusive and forward thinking organisation. As part of the ActionAid Federation, ActionAid UK (AAUK) works with women and girls, our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries.

The role of Deputy Director of Individual Giving is a varied and high-profile role within AAUK. As a member of our leadership team you will oversee our Acquisition and Retention Teams, and work in an integrated way to deliver large cross-organisational projects and campaigns. You will create excellent supporter engagement and fundraising success that makes it possible for us to achieve our mission and deliver our strategy. You will understand the importance of a strong brand, and prioritising our values in our fundraising communications.

We are looking for a strategic thinker and a collaborative leader. Someone committed to putting power in the hands of women and girls to tell their own compelling stories of change that will engage and inspire supporters. You use insight and evidence to make decisions, and are innovative in your ideas and courageous in your approach. You are also capable of bringing your team on a journey of change and development.

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process. ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working. We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants.