Head Of Fundraising , Marketing And Communications

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications in Cardiff. This hybrid role involves leading fundraising strategies, managing a team, and enhancing donor relations to support families affected by childhood cancer. Candidates should have significant fundraising leadership experience and a strong marketing background. This is an 18-month contract position with a competitive day rate. Apply to make a real difference in the lives of families in need.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading fundraising initiatives.
• Demonstrable success in income diversification across channels.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charity's fundraising, marketing, and communications strategies.
• Build strong relationships within the Senior Leadership Team.
• Oversee income-generation activities and donor care programs.
• Manage all external communications and media relations.
• Ensure effective brand management across digital platforms.
• Provide leadership and development for the fundraising team.

Skills

Senior-level leadership experience in fundraising

Experience growing and diversifying income

Awareness of marketing and brand management

Effective leadership and team management

Strong relationship building with stakeholders

Development of policies and processes

Driver with access to own car

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 newly created role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the organisation and for the families they support. Whether you are 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.
• Providing 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.

Skills and Experience

• 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.

About Yolk Public Sector & Not‑For‑Profit team

Yolk Recruitment works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for specialist needs or volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Equal opportunities

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.