Director Of Outreach

Are you a leader with expertise in either marketing or development, ready to step into a new role that encompasses both?

We are looking for a strategic, creative thinker with experience leading teams to communicate impact and fundraise to join our team as our first Director of Marketing and Development.  

About Us: 

A New Direction is an award-winning non-profit organisation working to enhance the capacity and agency of children and young people in London to own their creativity, shape culture, and achieve their creative potential. 

We’re a small, tight-knit organisation who pride ourselves on our open and supportive working culture. We aim to provide a positive, welcoming, and supportive working environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work. 

About the Role: 

This new role in our leadership team will play a crucial role in steering our strategic marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts, contributing to business development, and ensuring the sustainability of our work so we can continue delivering for children and young people in London.

As Director of Marketing and Development, you will:

• Shape and guide effective strategic communications and marketing initiatives that elevate brand recognition, effectively share our story and engage key stakeholders.
• Lead the Fundraising and Development Strategy, cultivating diverse funding sources and fostering strong relationships with funders for long-term sustainability.
• Actively contribute to strategic planning, governance, and organisational management to create an inclusive working culture.
• Collaborate with a team of passionate colleagues with a shared vision for a world where all children and young people achieve their creative potential.

Who we’re looking for:

We recognise the uniqueness of this role. We're not expecting you to be an expert in both marketing and development - we are looking for someone highly experienced in either area and confident in their ability to lead the other. Your shared passion for our mission, connection with our values and your strategic leadership skills are what will set you apart.

In return, we can offer you a flexible and supportive working environment, great benefits, a friendly team and a unique opportunity to shape a new role and make a difference.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (we are open to proposals for 0.8 FTE)

Contract: Permanent

Application deadline:  Wednesday 21 February 2024