Fundraising and Communications Lead in London

Bromley Brighter Beginnings is dedicated to creating a world where children are not disadvantaged by poverty, and parents and caregivers have access to the basic items they need to support their families. By providing essential baby and child items, we bring practical support to families in need, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Our mission fosters social inclusion and ensures children have a positive start in life while aiding families in recovering from financial crisis.

The role covers two crucial aspects of BBB’s work: fundraising, and coordinating BBB’s external communications about our work, through a variety of media, including social media, website and printed materials. The post-holder will lead on both, including identifying and applying for suitable grants (with support from volunteers) and will liaise regularly and closely with other members of staff to ensure a coordinated approach to our fundraising and communications.

The National Lottery and City Bridge Foundation have provided funding specifically for this role.

• Fundraising
  • Lead on and deliver BBB’s fundraising strategy, including grant identification, applications, monitoring, and reporting;
  • Manage fundraising platforms, materials, donor stewardship, and compliance with funding requirements and reserves policy (in liaison with the Treasurer);
  • Act as the main point of contact and representative for fundraising events and enquiries.
• Communications & Engagement
  • Develop and implement a cohesive communications strategy across newsletters, social media, website, and supporter communications;
  • Oversee content quality through templates, style guides, and coordination of key outputs, including the annual Impact Report and website updates;
  • Manage data, statistics, and feedback to monitor impact, inform decision-making, and shape external communications and campaigning;
  • Build and maintain relationships with local and national partners, and maintain a central register of supporters and organisations;
  • Support service user involvement initiatives and progress development of a lived-experience advisory pathway.
• Team Management & Reporting
  • In tandem with the Operations Lead and the Projects & Stock Lead, coordinate and lead quarterly all-team meetings;
  • Recruit, train, and support fundraising and communications volunteers, and organise volunteer appreciation and community events;
  • Report to Trustees quarterly with a written summary of progress, plans and challenges.

• Excellent verbal and written English, with experience of tailoring messages to different audiences and purposes;
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating a positive and collaborative attitude;
• Self-starter: happy to use initiative and make suggestions to drive projects forward;
• Diligent, with an eye for detail;
• Creative and innovative, with the ability to generate and implement new ideas and solutions;
• Proficient in IT, including Office 365, and able to learn new packages such as Airtable and/or communication/marketing platforms as appropriate;
• Able to work under pressure and to short and sometimes shifting deadlines;
• Commitment to BBB’s vision, mission and values, and the longer-term value to the community of supporting families living in poverty;
• Understand the importance of strict confidentiality;
• Live locally, ideally in the borough of Bromley;
• Experience of fundraising and writing grant applications;
• Experience of using Canva or other creative packages;
• Experience of using MailChimp, MailerLite, or other email software;
• Experience of volunteering or working in the charity sector;
• Experience of managing volunteers or in a management role.

The role is for four days (28 hours) per week, and can be worked flexibly, by mutual agreement. The role is mainly home-based, with some travel within Bromley borough expected from time to time for face-to-face meetings and events (internal and external).

The role is for an initial fixed term of 12 months, with extension subject to review by the Trustees and funding. There is a 3-month probationary period for this role. The successful candidate will be subject to references, ID check and a basic DBS check before beginning the role. They also need to be eligible to work in the UK. The salary for the role is £37,500 – £42,000 FTE (dependent on experience) per annum (gross), pro-rated for four days per week. Annual leave: 33 days per annum including.