Head of Fundraising and Communications (Permanent)

Merrifield Consultants are proud to partner with a housing association to find their new Communications and Fundraising Manager. This role is fantastic for a candidate looking to lead on a marketing and fundraising campaigns that will increase engagement across the charity. The right candidate will have experience implementing external communications strategies and lead on business development and partnership work with stakeholders. Communications and Fundraising Manager Contract: Full time, permanent Communications: Produce and implement a new communications strategy to support the organisation’s aims. Deliver regular high-quality multimedia content across all our digital channels including social media, newsletters and our website. That includes blogs, photography, infographics and video. Manage the maintenance and upkeep of our website. Manage the organisation’s branding, ensuring consistency of message, tone and design across all internal and external materials. Lead campaigns on multiple external communication channels. Work with both the Senior Management and Leadership Teams to deliver internal communications through the organisation’s intranet and internal newsletters. Fundraising: Manage the fundraising and communications team, empowering them to achieve their targets in line with the Fundraising and Communications strategies. Identify new opportunities for partnership and the expansion of our charitable activities. Produce and implement a new development strategy to support our operational aims meet our income generation targets. Identify and maintain long-term relationships with local partners that generate income and support our community work. Oversee the delivery of annual fundraising campaigns including our Christmas appeal. Support the fundraising team to manage a portfolio of fundraising challenge events. Manage relationships with corporate partners, trusts and foundations. Excellent track record of successful project and team management in both fundraising and communications. Track record of relationship development and maintenance to achieve organisational fundraising or communications targets. Relevant degree, professional qualification/membership, or significant experience in charity fundraising or business development. I am looking for an experienced Communications and Fundraising manager with experience in implementing and creating effective communications strategies and experience in maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to drive income for a charity. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender.