45 Director of income generation and marketing jobs

For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported service leavers, veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for individuals who embody our values and bring them to life every day: Expert, Passionate, Resilient, Supportive, Open and Honest, and Collaborative.

Brief role description

The Head of Income Generation is a new and pivotal senior management role responsible for developing and delivering income generation at the Forces Employment Charity. Overseeing all income streams, including high-value fundraising, trusts and foundations, individual giving and other business development opportunities, they will work towards a multimillion-pound income target. They will also line manage a small team of three and work closely with the Director of Engagement and Income Generation and other members of the Senior Management Team to deliver ambitious income-generation plans.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced fundraising and partnerships professional with a proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners and other funding sources. You will be skilled at developing and delivering successful income generation strategies, building strong funding pipelines and achieving ambitious income targets

You will be a confident relationship builder and have experience engaging senior stakeholders, securing new partnership opportunities and developing compelling funding propositions that generate results. You will also be comfortable leading and supporting colleagues, working collaboratively across teams and identifying opportunities for growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fundraising best practice, ethical fundraising and supporter stewardship, alongside experience using CRM systems. Most importantly, you will share our values, be motivated by our mission and demonstrate empathy for ex-Forces personnel and the challenges they can face.

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.

Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description. 

What's in it for you? Check out our Benefits.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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