Head of Development

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the Scottish SPCA, a Charity founded in 1839 and one that over 90% of the population of Scotland know and value for what they do for domestic, farm and wild animals.

They employ over 300 colleagues and have 900 volunteers who have joined the fight to stop animals suffering. High on passion, endless in energy, committed to ensuring all creatures are treated well at the hands of humans and have animal centres across Scotland, including Inverness, Aberdeenshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The Charity is undergoing an exciting period of renewal and innovation, and is forward-facing, increasingly brave, and fearless in its fight to stop animals suffering.

With close to 45,000 regular supporters they are the largest and leading animal welfare Charity in Scotland and are in the hearts of the public, the ears of politicians and the eyes of the media.

They are now seeking a Head of Development to join the team. You will support their fight against animals suffering by engaging new and existing major donors, trusts,corporates and communities to give to their cause generously.

You will use your expertise to lead and develop a high-performing fundraising team, grow support from donors and partners, and drive innovation to build a resilient and growing income base.

Key responsibilities of the role: 

1. MANAGE INCOME STREAM PLANS

You will be responsible for ensuring major donor, trusts, corporate and community income streams have clear annual plans in place that form part of a bigger multi-year growth plan.

2. CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS

You will play a key role in ensuring the whole Charity is playing its part in being ‘fundraising friendly’ with case studies, identifying fundable projects and able to engage with donors in authentic and inspirational ways. Work in collaboration with wider fundraising teams, marketing and communications teams to deliver integrated fundraising activity plans.

3. ENGAGEMENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

You will explore, develop and take to market one or more participation products that generate income or act as a powerful ‘hand-raiser’ for identified key audience segments.

4. TEAM AND BUDGET

You will manage and develop your team, giving them every opportunity to be the best fundraisers in Scotland.

5. ENABLE SENIOR ENGAGEMENT

You will lead on ensuring the Chair, Trustees, CEO and Leadership Team are supported and comfortable with playing an active role in growing fundraising success.

6. PROSPECTING AND CULTIVATION

You will lead on developing processes for identifying new supporters and will manage flagship cultivation events to inspire new support and recognise existing contributors.

Key skills and experience required: 

The Charity has a turnover of circa £20 million, made up of mostly voluntary income. You will know how legacies, major donors, trusts, corporates, community and event fundraising work and how to turn that into meaningful, sustained growth. Experience of leading step-change growth or transforming income streams would be a bonus.

You will be an experienced fundraising professional, most likely already been a Head of Function. Undoubtedly, you will know how purpose-driven organisations think and act.

You will have experience of managing a variety of fundraising income streams

Dunfermline based. Hybrid working

This role offers an excellent competitive salary within the range of £54,017 - £60,168 depending on experience.

Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with the Scottish SPCA on this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting opportunity with a truly unique and best in class employer, please submit your CV online or to sally.rae@edenscott.com 

To request a Recruitment Pack: sally.rae@edenscott.com

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 8th May 2026

First stage interviews: Friday 15th May 2026