Head of Fundraising & Communications

Work Relief Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Head of Fundraising & Communications in London, offering flexible working options. The successful candidate will implement a multi-year fundraising strategy and lead a dedicated team. A salary of £51,300 per annum is offered for this full-time, permanent role. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in trust fundraising and managing teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in trust fundraising is essential.
• Experience in managing teams in a fundraising environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy.
• Provide visionary leadership to the Fundraising and Communications team.
• Manage a high-performing team of four staff.

Job description

Overview

WR Fundraising Recruitment is delighted to partner with Doctors of The World in the search for a new Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Head of Fundraising & Communications – London with flexible and hybrid working available
£51,300 per annum
Full Time, Permanent

By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

About Doctors of the World UK

Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 400 medical humanitarian projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers. Their vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need.

Through their health programmes and advocacy, they work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, they’ve raised £10m for overseas humanitarian and emergency programmes, helped 20,000 service users and fought for healthcare as a human right for all.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy
• Provide visionary leadership to the Fundraising and Communications team
• Play a key role in the Senior Management Team
• Manage a high-performing team of four staff and oversee the following income streams: Trusts & Foundations, Events & Community, Corporate, Statutory, International and Individual Giving

Income streams and expectations

• Trusts & Foundations
• Events & Community
• Corporate
• Statutory
• International and Individual Giving

Interested candidates do not need to demonstrate expertise in all streams, but extensive experience in trust fundraising is essential as the successful applicant will take a hands-on approach to this income stream.

Application process

To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your CV in the first instance.

About WR Fundraising Recruitment

WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.