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Top job! Business Development, Marketing and Innovation Director

  • Full time
  • £74,305
  • Hybrid: 2 days a week in Aberdeen past induction
  • Closing 23rd September 2024


  • Advertised from 23rd August 2024
  • Flat basic salary. Permanent Contract Hours: 35p/week. Reports to: Chief Executive Officer.

Role

Do you have a business brain, a marketing instinct and a taste for innovation? Are you passionate about helping the most marginalised people to flourish, thrive and reach their potential? This brand-new role is for a special individual with vision and imagination as well as proven practical expertise across marketing and income generation, business development and innovation.

In this role you will have the opportunity to connect the people and businesses of Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland with those who most need support. You will have the freedom to explore new ways of working, new ways of engaging with supporter groups and new ways of generating income – from traditional marketing, fundraising and sales approaches to new models of co-funding and social investment – all alongside local authority-commissioned services.

There will be opportunities to extend the reach and impact of VSA services, learning from local communities, not only as professionals but as neighbours and friends; to broaden the network of financial and business support from commercial, philanthropic and community organisations, and from the people of Aberdeen – and ultimately help to transform the lives of those who most need the professional services and support of VSA.

As part of the senior team, you will work directly with the CEO and the Senior Management Team, supported by a committed Board of local trustees, in building a thriving community of investment in the care and wellbeing of the people of Aberdeen and the North-East – and contributing to more and better services to meet the care needs of all local communities.

Your role will include leading the marketing, communications and fundraising team, building a stronger connection with the VSA brand, increasing awareness and confidence in how the organisation delivers impact, increasing their fundraising and new income stream capacity, and nurturing a highly-motivated and effective team.

We are keen to speak to candidates with experience in the following areas:

  • Income Generation (in particular; Legacy, Major Gift/Philanthropy, Corporate and/or Individual Giving.
  • Innovation – experience and implementation of a business case/strategy at this level in a similar role.
  • Senior Management/Leadership – experience in a similar role at this level with a non profit would be an advantage.

Application notes

How to Apply

Please contact Donna McKay donna@awsexecutive.com to arrange a suitable time for a confidential discussion about this post, ideally via Teams or Zoom.

Suitable candidates will then be invited to apply with a CV and Cover Letter at the link below:

Business Development, Marketing and Innovation Director for VSA - AWS Executive

Closing Date: Monday 23rd September 2024 at 12 noon

Interview Dates: 8th - 10th October 2024 in Aberdeen