Director of Fundraising and External Affairs

PERIDOT PARTNERS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK seeks a Director of Fundraising and External Affairs to drive growth and sustainability in fundraising, communications, and advocacy. This strategic role requires leadership experience in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop integrated strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and other leaders to amplify the charity's impact and ensure its mission of supporting men in crisis continues effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven leader in fundraising with experience in high-value income streams.
• Strong interest in communications and advocacy.
• Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fundraising, Communications, and Advocacy functions.
• Develop strategies for growth and sustainability.
• Work closely with the CEO and ELT on overarching direction.

Skills

Leadership in fundraising

Strategy development

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Job description

Overview

Supporting men in crisis, saving lives: James’ Place provides vital, life-saving therapy when it’s needed most. Join us as our new Director of Fundraising and External Affairs and help us transform support for men in suicidal crisis.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Tuesday 30th September 2025

Location: National – London (preferred), Birmingham, Liverpool or Newcastle, with regular travel to each centre (min 3 days p/w office based)

About James’ Place

James’ Place is a charity on a critical mission to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis. With centres located in London, Liverpool, Newcastle and further expansion plans across the UK, we are committed to offering men facing crises, such as relationship breakdowns, financial problems, or bereavement, brief, intensive therapeutic interventions. To date, we have treated over 3,000 men, providing proven clinical services that significantly reduce psychological distress.

About the role

This pivotal new role will lead the Fundraising, Communications, and Advocacy functions, working closely with our CEO, ELT and Head of Fundraising to drive expansion and improvement and ensure the Charity’s long-term sustainability. For the first time, the role will bring together fundraising, communications, and advocacy under one directorate, developing strategies for growth and sustainability across all areas.

The Director of Fundraising and External Affairs will lead a dedicated, high-performing team of ten, ensuring that income generation is understood and prioritised across the organisation. We have so far raised £8m against an overall 4-year campaign target of £13m, primarily from high-value supporters, and a key priority will be ensuring this success continues beyond our appeal.

You will hold a highly strategic position, working closely with the CEO and other ELT members on overarching direction and personally developing relationships with some of our most valued supporters.

Who we are looking for

We seek a proven leader in fundraising with extensive experience of leading teams to deliver tangible results. Your experience will ideally lie primarily in fundraising, particularly across the high-value income streams, with demonstrable experience delivering growth strategies in these areas. You will bring a strong interest in communications and advocacy, recognising their critical role in building our profile and amplifying our impact. You will work closely with the CEO, senior team and the Fundraising, Communications and Advocacy team to develop an integrated external affairs strategy that ensures our brand, messaging, and policy influence are aligned with our organisational goals. You will have a proactive approach in collaborating with others, helping to build a cohesive external affairs function that strengthens our voice nationally and ensures that our life-saving work reaches all who need it in a sustainable way.

Your ability to think strategically, coupled with excellent communication skills, will be key to ensuring that the charity can continue to deliver high-quality services. As part of the core leadership team, you will also have the ability to deputise for the CEO when necessary.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate leader to make a significant contribution to an organisation with an ambitious vision. If you are looking for a role where you can drive organisational growth while supporting an important mission, we encourage you to apply.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 30th September 2025.