Head of Fundraising and Communications

THE ROLE: Full-time (37 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack are available to download from our website As part of our newly structured People and Programmes directorate, we are looking for an inspirational leader to develop and deliver our Fundraising and Communications strategy. Driving significant growth in reach, impact and income in line with YMCA DownsLink Group's new strategy and ambitions. They will lead an integrated Fundraising and Communications function and ensure a collaborative approach to consistent, distinctive messaging and engagement activity that supports successful Fundraising and wider organisational goals linked to influencing policy and engaging external decision-makers. This role is part of the Extended Leadership Team and will be required to make an active contribution to the strategic direction, planning and leadership of YMCA DownsLink Group. The postholder will act as a role model for our values and ensure the needs of children and young people are at the centre of everything we do. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 3 days on site and 2 days from home - working Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. ABOUT YOU: We know there are great candidates who may not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself and why perhaps you are looking to take the next step. We are looking for somebody with strategic fundraising experience and the ability to meet income targets whilst managing the implementation of Fundraising plans across a broad range of income streams. You will have demonstrable experience leading strategic communications for an organisation, engaging multiple audiences including media, service users, supporters, donors and stakeholders. You are a strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions in line with the charity's needs as part of a leadership team, along with the ability to manage change and develop high performing teams. In delivering the role, you will have ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities whilst being able to work under pressure, multi-tasking and dealing with multiple strands of work, and deliver results. In addition, you will have experience in branding and brand management with a strong commercial acumen. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact jayne.grierymcadlg.org . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at recruitmentymcadlg.org . CLOSING DATE: 28 January 2024 at midnight, with interviews to be held on 7 - 8 February 2024. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK. An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from People of Colour and minoritised white communities, people who are LGBTQU, and people with disabilities and neurodiversities because these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children's barred list and the Adults' barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).