Head of Fundraising & Communications

Head of Fundraising & Communications

West London | Permanent



Charity People is thrilled to be partnering with a youth club charity to recruit their new Head of Fundraising and Communications. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected, community‑rooted youth charity at a genuinely exciting moment of growth. If you're someone who loves building relationships, creating clarity and momentum, and shaping a function with purpose at its heart, this could be the perfect next step.

• Salary: £50,000


• Location: W10


• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office


• Hours: full-time, permanent

About The Organisation

The charity is a longstanding and highly respected youth charity working at the heart of some of West London's most disadvantaged communities. For more than 140 years, the organisation has championed local young people, providing universal youth clubs alongside targeted specialist support for those aged 10-21 who need it most.



Each week, the organisation works with up to 500 young people across six youth club sites and a wide range of targeted interventions spanning education, wellbeing, employability and positive life choices. Their model is rooted in trusted relationships, high-quality programmes, and early intervention - helping young people grow in confidence, overcome disadvantage, and move toward a positive future.



About the Role

This is a strategic and hands‑on opportunity to lead and shape The organisation's fundraising and communications activity. You'll drive sustainable income growth, raise the charity's profile, and ensure its story is told with clarity, conviction and heart.

This role will suit someone with ambition, emotional intelligence and a strong sense of purpose - someone excited by the chance to build something meaningful and see their work directly translate into better outcomes for young people.



"We are looking for someone with energy, credibility, and purpose. Someone who is motivated by impact, comfortable with responsibility, and excited by the opportunity to build something that really matters. If you want your work to translate directly into better outcomes for young people and families, I would strongly encourage you to apply.



I look forward to hearing from you." Garnet Johnson, CEO



As Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will:

• Lead the development of a cross‑organisational fundraising strategy.


• Build a high‑performing fundraising and communications function.


• Position the charity as a credible, high‑impact partner.


• Embed excellent stewardship, strong data practice and compliance.

In this role, you'll be the driving force behind an ambitious fundraising programme, shaping a bold strategy, unlocking new income streams, and building a diverse, future-proof pipeline. You'll lead on high‑value bids and forge relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors, creating compelling propositions that inspire long‑term support. You will elevate the charity's profile through impactful campaigns, events and content that bring the organisation's mission to life.



About you

We're looking for a values‑driven fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income across trusts, corporates, major donors and/or foundations. A skilled communicator with excellent writing and relationship‑building abilities, you're confident managing multiple projects and leading people to do their best work. You're organised, proactive and committed to the mission of the charity. Experience in communications, digital engagement, campaigns, or knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulation would be a bonus.



How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] from the recruitment partner, Charity People.



Your cover letter should respond to these three questions (max. 350 words each):

• Why are you interested in the role at this organisation?


• What will you bring to the role and the organisation's future impact?


• How do your skills and experience meet the essential requirements?

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing Date Wednesday 1st July


• Invitations to Interview sent on Friday 3rd July


• 1st Stage interviews - w/c 6th July


• 2nd Stage interviews - w/c 13th July

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.