Head of Fundraising and Communications

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: Horizon Youth Zone, Grimsby (flexible working whilst ongoing construction) Closing date: 10 th February Benefits: 33 days annual leave and bank holidays, free gym access (after construction completion), access to OnSide’s Talent Academy, bespoke training and mentoring We have an excellent opportunity for a Head of Fundraising and Communications working for Horizon Onside Youth Zone, a safe, inspiring place for young people aged 8-19. Based in Grimsby, an area where 23.5% of young people come from low-income families, the Youth Zone provide young people with a safe place to discover their passion and purpose. As part of this vital senior leadership role where you will report to the CEO, you will work to deliver £1.4m of income. You will drive the income strategy, lead a high-performing Fundraising and Communications team, and personally manage relationships with key major donors. To be successful as the Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will need: Proven track record of income generation through personally securing at least five-figure major donor gifts from HNWIs and/or corporates, with impressive track record in meeting challenging financial targets. Experience of developing a new pipeline of HNWIs and/or corporate prospects and being pro-active in converting these to active donors. Experience of delivering successful fundraising strategies and aligned annual plans, with income and expenditure budgets, and associated fundraiser KPI’s. If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to infoashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Location: Grimsby, GB

Posted Date: 1/30/2025