Director of Funding and Communications

CHM; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international health organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of Funding and Communications to lead innovative fundraising strategies aimed at eradicating parasitic infections. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in securing diverse income streams, overseeing storytelling that enhances brand visibility, and a proven leadership record in the charity or social enterprise sector. This role emphasizes inclusivity and welcomes applications from under-represented groups, ensuring a diverse leadership team is established.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising funds successfully.
• Energy, integrity, and leadership experience in charity or social enterprise.
• Experience in creating and executing fundraising strategies on an international scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Oversee storytelling and brand visibility aligned with fundraising efforts.
• Lead innovative approaches to fundraising and communications.

Skills

Fundraising strategy design

Brand visibility and storytelling

Leadership in charity sector

Income generation innovation

Job description

About The Organisation

The employer is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. Their purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease, and their vision is for resilient health systems that sustain good health everywhere.

What they do

• Evidence-based disease elimination support
• Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening
• Building collaborative partnerships
• Elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). These infections impact productivity, child development, school attendance, HIV risk, infertility and overall health.

The Role

The Director of Funding and Communications will secure sustainable financial resources and build a trusted brand that amplifies the organisation’s mission to end parasitic infections. The role is a unique opportunity to lead a new, innovative income generation strategy on an international scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure diversified income streams.
• Oversee compelling storytelling and brand visibility to align fundraising efforts with strategic priorities.
• Lead income generation strategy, driving innovative approaches to fundraising and communications.

The Person

They will be a self-starter with energy, integrity, and a compelling leadership record in the charity or social enterprise sector. They will have a proven track record of raising funds to underpin life‑changing work at an international scale and thrive on creating a new funding strategy that matches the organisation’s ambition and values.

Closing date

4th January 2026 at 23:59
1st stage Interview dates: 2nd – 3rd February 2026
2nd stage interview dates: 5th – 6th February 2026

Diversity Statement

The organisation welcomes applications from under‑represented groups to reflect health equity. Women and marginalised groups are encouraged to apply even if they do not fully meet essential criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming and celebrating differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, and socio‑economic background. They are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunity to thrive.

No agencies please.