Director of Fundraising and Communications - Remote in Cheshire, Warrington

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Fundraising and Communication who will lead our fundraising and communications with vision and purpose, helping us grow our reach, deepen our impact and amplify our voice. You will be joining a people-centred, mission-driven team, united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference. At a time when vulnerable young people face increasing challenges, our work has never been more urgent. If you are motivated by impact and driven by purpose, this is a good opportunity to contribute to lasting change.

You will be stepping into a well-established and highly effective organisation, but one that remains energised by innovation and continuous improvement. We actively welcome fresh thinking and new approaches that help us evolve and enhance our work.

This is a pivotal moment to join JET as we build on fourteen years of impact and enter a new chapter in our journey. We have ambitious plans to expand our reach and influence, and we are seeking someone who can help us strengthen our funding base and sharpen our message. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and develop our fundraising team, shaping a cross-stream strategy and an integrated communications plan. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for fundraising, communications and events across the organisation. By doing so you will raise JET's national profile, grow our supporter base and significantly increase income to support programme expansion.

You will bring strong experience across multiple fundraising streams, with a proven track record of securing significant multi-year funding and building lasting relationships with funders, both individuals and organisations. Alongside leading our fundraising efforts, you will take ownership of our brand, ensuring clarity and consistency in our messaging, helping partners tell our story, and securing positive media coverage. You will lead the development of campaigns, fundraising and marketing activities, and digital engagement that not only enhance our national profile but also drive supporter engagement and income growth.

This is a home-based role, with travel required to and within the regions where we operate, including attendance at key events.

About you

You will provide strategic leadership across fundraising, communications, marketing and events. Your work will be closely aligned with JET's five-year strategy, enabling continued growth in funding and programme delivery. You will bring a wealth of experience in leading fundraising and communications at a strategic level, with a strong understanding of the sector and a track record of securing and sustaining major gifts and partnerships. You will be adept at managing integrated campaigns across multiple channels and growing income through sustainable funding models.

Your leadership style will be collaborative and empowering, with the ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and innovation. You will be a confident communicator, able to inspire and influence, with excellent relationship-building skills and a strategic mindset. Above all, you will be passionate about JET's mission to empower young people facing adversity. You will be a credible ambassador, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference.

Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team—one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there is so much more we can do. We are an organisation that really values its people and we are immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.

Our benefits package includes:

• Flexible working
• Enhanced annual leave
• Homeworking allowance
• Occupational pension scheme
• Occupational sickness scheme
• Special paid leave provision
• Enhanced family leave
• Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please complete our online application form. The closing date is 16th November 2025 at 23:59.

Interview Process

First-round interviews: Monday 24th November (online)
Meet the team task and fireside chat: Thursday 27th November
Final interview (in person, London): Monday 1st December

Questions? Contact us through our website. Please note: Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback. To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. As part of our recruitment process, we want to make clear that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy. We also reserve the right to cancel the final stage of interview on 1st December if candidate does not meet expectations at this stage.

On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flying in the position of Red 4. Jon was an inspirational individual, and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our vulnerable young students to reach their full potential. Our long-term support programmes increase self-confidence, self-esteem and aspiration, and ultimately empower young people to become role models within their own communities. The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon's dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, STEM, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their dreams.