Head of Fundraising , Marketing and Communications

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity recruitment agency seeks a Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications in Cardiff. This hybrid role focuses on growing income and expanding audience reach for a charity supporting families affected by childhood cancer. Responsibilities include leading fundraising strategies, managing public relations, and driving donor engagement. Applicants should have senior-level leadership experience in fundraising and strong marketing skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the organization's future.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in fundraising is essential.
• Proven track record of income growth across various streams.
• Experience in managing teams and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of fundraising and marketing strategies.
• Provide leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Oversee all income-generation activities.

Skills

Senior-level leadership in fundraising

Growing and diversifying income

Marketing and brand management

Public speaking

Building stakeholder relationships

Policy development

Team management

Job description

Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications

Location : Cardiff (Hybrid)

Salary : £250 Day rate (Outside IR35)

Hours : 3-5 days per week

Contract : 18 month contract

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be partnering with Latch, a Welsh based charity that supports families affected by childhood cancer. We are managing a campaign to find a Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications on a contract / self-employed basis. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to make a real difference in the organisation and for the families they support. Whether you're a current contractor or looking for a long-term contract to help you make the move, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of the charity's fundraising, marketing and communications strategies to grow income, diversify revenue and expand audience reach.
• Providing strong, visible leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team, building positive relationships with the CEO, Board, team, volunteers and key external stakeholders.
• Overseeing and driving all income-generation activity, including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, events, and supporter acquisition, engagement and retention.
• Introducing and managing strategic donor care and volunteering programmes to strengthen supporter loyalty, branch networks and ambassador activity.
• Leading all external communications (online and offline), acting as first media contact and managing relationships with journalists, influencers, patrons and high-profile partners.
• Overseeing brand management and ensuring consistent, high-quality marketing output across digital channels, campaigns and promotional materials.
• Proving digital and data leadership, improving data insight, supporter engagement and introducing innovative digital tools (including AI) to optimise performance.
• Providing effective people management, supporting team development, overseeing subcontractors and volunteer structures, and contributing to future departmental planning.

What you'll bring to the team

• Significant and demonstrable senior‑level leadership experience in fundraising.
• Proven experience growing and diversifying income across multiple fundraising streams.
• Strong awareness of marketing, brand management, communications and public speaking.
• Effective leadership with experience managing teams, volunteers and delivering change.
• Skilled at building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience developing organisational policies and processes, supported by relevant qualifications.
• Driver with access to own car.

To Apply

Please contact Emily Rex, Senior Charity Recruitment Consultant at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications position further.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.