Director of Fundraising & Communications

Job title: Director of Fundraising & Communications

Location: Buckinghamshire (1 - 2 days in the office per week)

Salary: circa £65,000 per annum

Reports to: Chief Executive

Term: Permanent

Working hours: We're open to flexible working

Aquilas are delighted to be supporting a wonderful Children's Charity in their search for a new Director of Fundraising & Communications to lead the charity's fundraising team.

About the role:

The Director of Fundraising and Communications will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The post-holder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

About the charity

This national Children's Charity provides specialist support for seriously ill children with complex, lifelong conditions across the UK.

In the last 5 years we have stride to ensure the charity maintains a robust and sustainable position, and we have achieved this. We now need to continue to take the next step in growth plan to ensure more people know and understand the vital work we do and thereby help more seriously ill children and their families receive the specialist care and support they need.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage the Fundraising & Communications team
• Strategy Development & Implementation
• Actively lead on fundraising efforts, including submitting funding applications
• Proactively engage with key stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, trustees and patrons, to build and maintain strong, long term relationships.
• Member of the Senior Leadership Team

About you

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic individual who can lead, develop and inspire a dedicated and passionate team, supporting them in generating significant income through a variety of channels, including corporate partnerships, individual giving and major donations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with extensive multi-income stream experience and exceptional leadership and communication skills.

The closing date for applications

Friday 18th October 2024 and first interviews will take place, virtually, on the 29th and 30th October.

To apply

For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:

Kieran McGorrian, Recruitment Partner

Aquilas are wholly committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applicationsfrom all suitably-qualified candidates. We are truly invested in our candidates and being supportive and informative throughout the application journey