Vacancies

Job Number: 2524

Job Title: Head of Fundraising & Communications
Charity: Ways into Work
Salary Range: £50,000 – £55,000 d.o.e
Location: Based from home, with occasional in-person meetings in Reading or Slough and as the developed strategy requires

Deadline for applications: 28th April

About the charity:

Ways into Work is a charity that supports people with disabilities, neurodivergence and mental health challenges into paid employment.

Our model supports clients into the right job for them, rather than just any job, because young people and adults only benefit from paid employment if it is quality work that aligns with their aspirations. Our model includes in work support so clients can stay and grow in work, ensuring that their job improves their own and their family’s lives.

About the job:

This is a career defining role. We’re looking for someone who sees the possibilities and is excited about what this could mean for the people we serve. You will be a self-starter with boundless enthusiasm and a can-do attitude who enjoys being both strategic and operational.

You will play a pivotal part in shaping our fundraising and communications strategy, ensuring we can continue to deliver vital services while expanding our reach and impact. Your expertise will not only grow and diversify our income but will also influence key organisational decisions, working closely with the CEO and Trustees to future- proof our charity’s work.

Role responsibilities to include:

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees and CEO to embed a culture of fundraising within the organisation.
• Management responsibility for the Charity’s fundraising, marketing and communications strategy, delivery and performance.
• Contributing to overall strategic direction and ensuring income generation is aligned with Ways in to Work’s long term sustainability goals.
• Develop a Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy for approval by the CEO and then the Trustees within the first two months and lead the implementation of the strategy.
• Lead income generation from corporate partnerships, developing strategies to secure multi- year, high-value funding agreements.
• Cultivate high-value donors, ensuring that significant contributions are secured through a strategic approach to corporate and philanthropic relationships.

Person specification to include:

• Evidence of establishing a successful fundraising culture. Experience of creating and delivering successful fundraising strategies with a proven track record of achieving income targets.
• Experience of corporate fundraising/ partnership management preferably within the charity or third sector.
• Experience with Comms/Marketing including digital marketing, branding, social media platforms and effective online presence.
• Understanding of return on investment (ROI) principles and how to measure and report on the effectiveness of income- generating and marketing activities.
• Experience managing budgets, including reporting on ROI and delivering regular updates to senior leadership and trustees.
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate both internal teams and external partners.

For a copy of the full job information pack including the full sperson spec and details on how to apply, please contact us using the form on this page.