Head of Community

Action for Children

4d • Remote

About The Position

In this new role for Action for Children, the Head of Community Fundraising will lead the organisations Community Fundraising strategy, driving a high-performing Community Fundraising team and delivering ambitious and sustainable unrestricted income growth through standout products and excellent relationships.

Requirements

• Extensive experience of setting strategic direction for a major community fundraising portfolio, with accountability for strategy, performance, and delivery.
• Proven track record of planning, organising, and leading on major change programmes to deliver significant income growth.
• Experience of developing and managing strategic partnerships or community networks, including with faith-based audiences.
• Extensive experience of leading through influence across multiple functions, developing high-performing, motivated teams and improving performance where needed.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience of £1m+ budget management, forecasting income and driving ROI.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of using data, insight and testing to inform decision-making, improve performance and drive income growth.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Must be based in the UK.
• Open to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a clear, multi-year Community Fundraising strategy that carefully integrates a faith focus, while prioritising the highest-value growth opportunities.
• Direct the organisation’s faith strategy, including acting as a senior internal and external sponsor for the Methodist Partnership and other strategically significant faith relationships.
• Lead, motivate and continual developing a team of fundraises and a specialist post to deliver at pace, setting clear expectations, stretching targets and strong performance management.
• Promote legacy giving as one of the key long-term impacts of Community Fundraising relationships.
• Accountable for community fundraising performance across the organisation through strategic leadership, prioritisation, governance, and investment decision-making.
• Lead cross-organisational collaboration by working closely with other Heads to maximise acquisition, integrated supporter journeys, and excellent supporter experience.
• Accountable for multi-million-pound income and expenditure budgets.

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed