Sands exists to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss receives the support and care they need.
Our Digital Events Team is responsible for securing an annual income of £2.1 million from online fundraising activities. The role of Digital Fundraising Manager is a key one which leads on the development and longer-term growth of Sands’ digital fundraising activities so to increase funds, engagement, and awareness.
Sands has big ambitions to grow income further across all areas, including digital fundraising.
The post-holder will be responsible for a team of 3, and have strategic oversight of the busy calendar of events that they manage. Excellent leadership skills are therefore essential.
With relevant experience in a similar role with responsibility for planning and managing digital fundraising activities, you will be able to demonstrate innovation and ambition in a challenging, competitive and fast-paced environment.
You will have outstanding digital and social media skills with experience of producing and delivering advertising campaigns using a range of social media platforms, as well as experience of delivering world-class stewardship programmes for events.
A highly effective verbal and written communicator, you will also have the ability to promote and develop teamworking. You will also be able to build effective relationships both within the organisation and with key external stakeholders
You will need to demonstrate a high level of organisational ability and attention to detail, with the ability to cope with demanding situations and work to tight deadlines.
Please note that this is a 13-month Fixed-Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave starting on 19th January 2026. Candidates must be able to start on that date.
To apply:
Please submit your CV, together with a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria in the person specification to recruitment@sands.org.uk.
Please also complete the Diversity and Equality Monitoring Form and send this with your application.
CVs and supporting statements should be sent as attachments to an email in either Word or PDF format. The title of the attachments should be your first name, surname and either CV or supporting statement e.g. “NAME CV”
Closing date for applications: 9 November 2025
Interview date: W/c 25 November 2025
As we have limited staff resources we are unable to provide candidates with feedback about their applications. Interviews will be held online.
