Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications (Cardiff)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is partnering with a Welsh charity to find a Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications. This role offers a chance to lead key strategies aimed at growing income and expanding audience reach. The position is hybrid with a day rate of £250 outside IR35 for an 18-month contract. Applicants should have significant experience in fundraising leadership, strong marketing and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing fundraising strategies.
• Effective leadership with team management experience.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, marketing, and communications strategies.
• Oversee income generation activities and donor care.
• Manage external communications and brand management.

Skills

Senior-level leadership experience in fundraising

Growing and diversifying income

Marketing awareness

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Relevant qualifications in fundraising

Job description

Location : Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK
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 drive all income-generation activity, including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, events, and supporter acquisition, engagement and retention.
• Introducing and manage 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 ensure 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team 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 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

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.