Director of Fundraising

Corus Consultancy Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development

Wellbeing focus

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Corus Consultancy Limited is seeking a Director of Fundraising and Communications to join its senior leadership team. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on contribution to income growth, partnerships and communications within a national health charity.

You will lead fundraising and communications teams, shaping plans, strengthening relationships with business leaders and philanthropists, and turning long-term ambitions into practical results.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising strategy and delivering measurable results.
• Strong communications, brand and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and organisational change.
• Excellent planning, financial management and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy and income generation across channels.
• Grow and diversify income from corporates, trusts, events and major gifts.
• Strengthen supporter stewardship and fundraising systems.
• Lead communications planning and raise the organisation’s profile.
• Represent the charity with external audiences and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Planning & budgeting

Communication & brand

Job description

Location: Hybrid, with regular in-person attendance at offices in London or Yorkshire

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Applications from candidates seeking at least four days per week will also be considered

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

An established national health charity is looking for an experienced Director of Fundraising and Communications to join its senior leadership team.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining strategic leadership with direct contribution to income growth, partnerships and communications.

You will lead fundraising and communications teams, strengthen the organisation's profile and engagement, and help turn its long-term ambitions into practical results.

The role

You will lead the development and delivery of fundraising and communications plans, building sustainable income and raising awareness of the charity's work.

You will work closely with senior colleagues and external stakeholders, while supporting a talented team to deliver its objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the organisation's fundraising strategy and income generation.
• Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, major donors, trusts and foundations, events, community fundraising, legacies and individual giving.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, philanthropists, partners and other stakeholders.
• Develop compelling fundraising propositions and identify new income opportunities.
• Strengthen supporter stewardship, engagement and fundraising systems.
• Lead communications planning and support campaigns that increase public awareness and the organisation's profile.
• Work across teams to align communications, fundraising and wider organisational priorities.
• Contribute to senior leadership planning and attend Board and committee meetings.
• Represent the organisation with external audiences and act as a senior spokesperson.

About you

You'll be a confident, thoughtful leader with substantial senior fundraising experience in the charity sector.

You'll bring a record of delivering income growth, building high-value relationships and leading teams through change.

• Experience leading fundraising strategy and delivering measurable results.
• Success in high-value fundraising and developing new income streams.
• Strong communications, brand and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning, financial management and analytical skills.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with practical delivery.
• A collaborative, resilient and supportive leadership style.

What's on offer

• A senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape fundraising and communications.
• Hybrid working, with regular in-person team attendance.
• A supportive environment with a focus on staff development and wellbeing.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.