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Salary: £60,000–£70,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week, occasional evenings/weekends)
Location: Onsite – South Bristol (224 Youth Zone)
Closing date: 9th March
Interviews: 13th March (virtual) and 18th or 19th March (in-person)
Benefits: 33 days annual leave ( birthday leave), cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family leave, free gym access once the Youth Zone opens, and access to OnSide’s Talent Academy for training and development
We are delighted to be partnering with 224 Youth Zone to recruit for their new Head of Fundraising and Communications. Set to transform opportunities for young people across South Bristol, 224 will be a state-of-the-art space open seven days a week, providing a safe, inspiring environment for young people aged 8–19 (and up to 25 with additional needs).
As Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will play a pivotal senior leadership role in securing the £1.4m annual income required. You will build and deliver an ambitious income strategy, lead a high-performing team and oversee all aspects of fundraising and external communications. Your focus will be on managing high-value donors with an emphasis on individuals and corporates, sourcing, securing and managing multi-year funding relationships.
Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, you will build the Youth Zone’s fundraising strength from the ground up, ensuring exceptional stewardship, effective reporting, and a strong pipeline for future growth.
To be successful as the Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will need:
- A strong track record of generating income in either the charity or commercial sector, comfortable with managing relationships and working to targets
- Demonstrable success in developing income generation strategies
- Experience managing and motivating a high-performing team
- Outstanding relationship-building, communication and presentation skills
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
If you would like to discuss this role with us please quote the reference 2880AJ
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We are looking for a strategic, confident and values-driven leader with a strong track record in both fundraising and communications.
We have an exciting opportunity to join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as Head of Fundraising and Communications (Maternity Cover).
Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications (Maternity Cover)
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA – occasional home-working may be possible subject to business requirements.
Contract: Fixed-term Contract, up to 12 months
Job type: Part-time
Hours per week: 28 hours per week (of a 35 hours pw FTE) to be worked during office hours (Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm). Occasional evening and weekend working for supporter and fundraising events and some trustee meetings for which TOIL will be agreed with the line manager.
Salary: £46k – £50k per annum, pro rata depending on experience (£36,800 – £40,000 actual for 28 hours per week)
About Us:
Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.
About the role:
As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will provide strategic leadership across all fundraising and communications activity. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring integrated, impactful and compliant activity that grows income, enhances supporter experience and strengthens our brand and reputation.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO and Trustees, contributing to organisational strategy, governance and long-term planning.
This is a maternity cover position, expected to commence June 2026 for a maximum period of 12 months.
As the nature of this position involves responsibility for public money as well as daily access to sensitive financial and personal information the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.
About you
We are looking for a strategic, confident and values-driven leader with a strong track record in both fundraising and communications.
- You will be an experienced and confident fundraising and communications professional with a strong track record of leading successful, multi-income stream fundraising programmes and delivering impactful marketing and communications activity.
- You will have proven experience of operating at a senior management level, with the ability to think and act strategically while also ensuring high-quality delivery across day-to-day activity. You will be an inspiring and supportive leader, with experience of motivating and developing teams to achieve ambitious targets and deliver excellent supporter experiences.
- You will bring strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience of setting and managing budgets and using data and insight to inform decision-making and improve performance. You will be confident managing risk, ensuring compliance, and working within regulatory frameworks relevant to fundraising, marketing and communications.
- You will be an excellent communicator, able to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including trustees, senior colleagues, funders, corporate partners, agencies and supporters. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- You will be committed to the values and mission of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for animal welfare.
Application closing date: Midnight on 1 March 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)
As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date of applications please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.
No agencies please.
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Our mission is to ensure animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve.
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About Metabolic Support
Metabolic Support is the UK umbrella patient organisation for people affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) – rare, lifelong genetic conditions affecting around 40,000 people in the UK and over 1.4 million worldwide. Since 1981, we have been at the forefront of rare disease advocacy, research, newborn screening and community support, empowering people with IMDs to live well.
About the Role
This is a senior, strategic and hands-on role leading our fundraising and communications activity. You will drive sustainable income growth, raise our profile nationally and internationally, and tell our community’s stories with clarity, compassion and impact.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will shape and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy, develop diverse income streams, and build strong relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates, major donors and supporters. You will also lead our communications and brand, ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging across all channels.
As part of a small, agile team, this role suits a confident self-starter with emotional intelligence, strong leadership skills and a passion for making a tangible difference in rare disease.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and deliver an integrated fundraising and communications strategy
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Grow income across trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, community and events
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Act as an external ambassador for Metabolic Support
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Oversee communications, marketing, social media and brand development
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Manage donor relationships, stewardship and CRM (Nutshell)
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Provide fundraising forecasts, reports and budgets to the Board
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Ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations
About You
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Proven experience in fundraising, communications or income generation
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Strong track record in at least one key fundraising area (e.g. trusts, corporates, major donors)
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Confident relationship-builder and storyteller
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Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working autonomously
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Strong alignment with Metabolic Support’s mission and values
Other Information
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UK-based with eligibility to work in the UK
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Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.