Help shape the future of fundraising in Wales – and make sure no family faces their child’s short life alone.
About the role
This Deputy Director of Fundraising will be responsible for growing long‑term, sustainable income across multiple streams while ensuring an outstanding experience for every supporter. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee compliance and fundraising operations, and use insight, performance data and market trends to shape decisions that maximise impact. The role will lead a broad portfolio spanning partnerships and philanthropy, individual giving and legacies, community and events, supporter experience and fundraising operations. This is a chance to lead change, inspire others and help unlock the income needed to reach more families with vital care and support.
The charity has hybrid working in place and the post‑holder will be required to work on‑site a minimum of two days per week.
About you
You have significant senior fundraising experience and a strong track record of delivering income growth across multiple streams. You are able to lead high‑performing teams, shape strategy, drive improvement and use data and evidence to inform decisions. You are a compassionate and collaborative leader who shares our values, demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service, working together and taking ownership. You are curious, solutions‑focused, and able to balance strategic leadership with practical delivery. If you motivate others, build trusted relationships and thrive on turning ambition into action, we would love to hear from you.
Our employee benefits
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
- Life assurance – death in service benefit
- Wellbeing support – employee assistance program providing free counselling, financial and legal support
- Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP and other health experts
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
- Cycle to work scheme
- Technology, mobile phone and will‑writing schemes
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Hybrid working and free secured parking when on site
TŷHafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a DBS check, two satisfactory references and pre‑employment medical clearance.
Agencies need not apply.
Closing date: 14th July 2026
Interview Date: 27th & 28th July 2026
For any queries regarding the role, please email careers@tyhafan.org.
