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- Job Title: Head of Development & Marketing
- Location: Buckinghamshire
- Salary; Up to £42,000
- Develop and grow both existing and new income channels to raise the organisation’s profile and generate sustainable annual income.
- Set and plan to achieve annual fundraising targets, ensuring effective communication, donor retention, and stewardship.
- Identify and research new income streams, including corporate partners and sponsors, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission.
- Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Trustees to set mutually agreed attainable fundraising targets with expected annual growth.
- Oversee funding applications, liaising with trust funders, and supporting larger development grant applications.
- Support digital fundraising campaigns such as eCommerce via e-newsletters and social media.
- Manage a team of ambassadors to implement community activities and fundraising events.
- Implement the charity's marketing strategy to build brand awareness and promote services to internal and external stakeholders.
- Create engaging content for the charity's communication channels, including the website, Parent's Portal, and social media.
- Generate impact data for reports, case studies, and to refine strategies.
- Analyse engagement metrics to improve communication strategies and reach.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar fundraising or business development role within the charity sector.
- Proven track record in generating income and building relationships with donors, beneficiaries, and community partners.
- Strong understanding of trust fundraising principles and charity compliance (e.g., JG, Charity Comm, FR Regulator, Gift Aid).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce compelling copy.
- Proficient in digital marketing, content creation, and social media management.
- Experience in using tools like Canva, WordPress, Google Analytics, and social media scheduling platforms.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- MS365 proficiency.
- Experience with Salesforce.
- Reporting to: CEO and Head of Income & Engagement.
- Salary: Up to £42,000.
- 25 days holiday entitlement, exclusive of bank holidays.
- 5% Employer Pension contribution.
- Hybrid working with a base location in Buckinghamshire.
