Director of Fundraising, Policy and Communications

REFUGE; London; Hybrid; GBP 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Refuge is seeking a Director of Fundraising, Policy and Communications to join their executive team in London. This pivotal role involves leading fundraising efforts, shaping public policy, and implementing innovative strategies to enhance the organization's impact in ending domestic abuse. The position offers a unique opportunity to drive change and influence key stakeholders while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership roles, particularly in fundraising and communications.
• Ability to influence policy and engage with government stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse issues and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a new income generation strategy.
• Oversee fundraising, communications, marketing, and public affairs.
• Shape organizational strategy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Fundraising

Policy Development

Communications

Public Affairs

Digital Marketing

Job description

We are recruiting for a Director of Fundraising, Policy and Communications to join our team in London. The scope of this job involves…

Job Details

• Job Title: Director of Fundraising, Policy & Communications
• Location: Hybrid with the requirement to attend our Head Office (Vauxhall)
• Salary: £90,550 per annum
• Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
• Hours: 37.5

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join Refuge’s executive team and lead transformative change at a pivotal moment of renewal and ambition. As Director of Fundraising, Policy and Communications, you’ll shape the public face of one of the UK’s most vital organisations working to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.

Working closely with our inspiring new CEO and a passionate Board, you’ll provide strategic leadership across fundraising, communications, marketing, digital, policy, and public affairs—guiding a talented, mission-driven team of 40 professionals and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The core of this role involves developing and implementing a bold new income generation strategy, spanning voluntary and commercial sources to ensure the long-term sustainability of Refuge’s life-saving services. You will lead insight-led campaigns and appeals to drive unrestricted income and public mobilisation, while enhancing our brand and digital presence to reach more people—supporters, donors, and decision-makers in government alike.

Additionally, you will lead our policy and public affairs agenda—developing evidence-based positions, influencing legislation, and holding government to account. Survivor voices and lived experience will inform every aspect of this work to help shift public understanding and advocate for stronger protections for women and their children.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role plays a central part in setting organizational strategy, ensuring Refuge continues to expand its reach, deepen its impact, and remain a leading voice in the movement to end domestic abuse.

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners:

• Emily Birch | [e-mail] | 07398 901458
• Simon Callaghan | [e-mail] | 07702 678658

Closing date: 9am on 16 June 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop, and grow in your career. We value everyone’s contribution toward achieving our aims and are committed to staff development and recognition. More details about our benefits can be found in the Job Information Pack.