Are you an experienced fundraising leader with a passion for bringing people together, creating memorable experiences and inspiring communities to support a cause that truly matters? At Ty Hafan, we are here to ensure that when a child's life will be short, no family has to live it alone.
About the role
We are looking for a Head of Community and Events to lead and grow two very important fundraising areas: Community Fundraising and Fundraising Events. This is an exciting opportunity to shape strategy, inspire a talented team, develop meaningful supporter relationships and create outstanding fundraising experiences that grow long‑term income and impact.
As Head of Community and Events, you will provide strategic leadership for a varied and ambitious programme of fundraising events and community activity. You will lead the development and delivery of plans that maximise long‑term income and contribution, while ensuring every activity is safe, professional, supporter‑focused and aligned with Ty Hafan's wider strategy. You will lead the Events Manager and Community Fundraising Manager, supporting them and their teams to deliver high‑quality fundraising activity, build strong relationships and identify opportunities for growth. Working closely with colleagues across Income Generation, Marketing & Communications, BI and the wider charity, you will use insight, innovation and collaboration to strengthen our reach across communities in Wales.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for fundraising events and community activity.
- Develop and deliver plans that maximise income and contribution.
- Ensure activities are safe, professional, supporter‑focused and aligned with strategy.
- Lead the Events Manager and Community Fundraising Manager and their teams.
- Build strong relationships and identify growth opportunities.
- Work closely with Income Generation, Marketing & Communications, BI and the wider charity.
- Use data and insight to improve performance and supporter experience.
- Represent Ty Hafan with warmth, professionalism and integrity.
- Lead with a values‑led, approachable, resilient leadership style.
Qualifications
- Experience as a fundraising leader with a track record of managing and motivating teams to meet targets and maximise ROI.
- Proven ability to deliver successful fundraising events and community activity.
- Experience building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with supporters, partners or customers.
- Strategic, curious and solutions‑focused with the ability to turn data and audience insight into practical plans.
- Strong people‑leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and collaborate with others.
- Commitment to excellent supporter experience and a genuine passion for the cause.
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 programme with counselling, financial and legal support.
- Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP and a range of other health experts.
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatments 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 with a minimum of 2 days on‑site per week.
- Free secured parking.
