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Head of Fundraising and Communications
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Merrifield Consultants are thrilled to partner with Cherry Trees to find their new Head of Fundraising and Communications to join their team in an exciting time of organisational development and growth. The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead a dedicated team whilst providing the necessary vision, leadership, fundraising and external communication skills to enable the organisation to achieve its fundraising targets and deliver on a new and exciting 5-year growth strategy.
Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Organisation: Cherry Trees
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Guildford, Surrey (4 days in the office)
Benefits: 33 days including bank holidays, Simply Health Plan, 5% employer's pension contribution, death in service benefit, free parking, free flu vaccinations and tea and coffee when in the office.
Closing date: Thursday 7th August 2025
Required: CV and Cover Letter
Every child who visits Cherry Trees is valued for who they are. They provide professional care in a safe, stimulating and fun environment, ensuing that our children enjoy new experiences, develop their life skills and enhance their independence. This enables their families to have a much-needed break from caring, where they can rest and recharge without worry.
Key Responsibilities:
Devise and implement a fundraising and communications strategy to be approved by the Chief Executive Officer or senior leadership team
Lead an annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams
Manage an effective fundraising team that delivers fundraising income, meeting set targets
Oversee the management of grant and trust income, supporting the trust fundraiser as necessary and ensuring the production of effective, high standard proposals and reports
Support the individual and regular giving development plan, which includes recruitment and development of new donors
Line management of fundraising staff including, agreeing objectives and work plans; managing workload and performance through regular one-to-one line management discussions
Experience and Skills:
3-5 years' experience in a similar role or leading multi-revenue income
Demonstrable track record of strategic fundraising
Successful, significant and relevant experience at management level in a comparable organisation
Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets
Strong leadership skills
Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation
Knowledge of the fundraising environment and a range of techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income for Cherry Trees
This role is perfect for a fundraising leader looking to join a phenomenal charity looking to do more. It's an exciting time as the charity look to build a new strategy on the back of 3 Outstanding OFSTED assessments.
To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants.
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