Head of Fundraising and Communications, CHARITY PEOPLE
Are you a fundraising leader who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of young people across Barnsley? We are working with a charity in their search for a Head of Fundraising and Communications for their upcoming state-of-the-art Youth Zone, supporting young people to discover their passion and purpose.
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Barnsley (with 3 days per week on site)
Benefits: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays, plus Birthday Leave, 3% matched contribution pension, an Employee Assistance Programme
Culture: Flexible, supportive, able to work with autonomy
About The Charity
Opening in early 2026, they will be a game-changer for Barnsley, a place where thousands of local young people will come to discover who they are, what they love, and what’s possible. It will be the first Youth Zone in Yorkshire, part of a national network of Youth Zones changing lives across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something from the ground up, shaping how the local community, business leaders, and key funders connect to and champion this ambitious project. With highly trained youth workers and over 20 activities per session, the Youth Zone’s purpose is to help young people grow to be happy, healthy and successful adults.
About The Role
Working closely with the Chief Executive and the senior leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of a bold, creative and high-performing fundraising and communications strategy to generate £1.4m annually. You will grow and nurture a portfolio of committed individuals and local businesses (founder patrons) and build new income streams across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and major donor giving. You will oversee all brand, PR and communications, with a Communications Manager in place to help raise awareness and build strong community relationships ahead of launch and beyond. This is a leadership role with legacy, inspiring Barnsley’s business community, philanthropists and champions to believe in and back the potential of the town’s young people.
About You
This role would suit a relationship-led fundraising leader who brings energy, creativity and ambition to their work. You’ll be a strategic thinker, a compelling communicator, and a natural connector of people and ideas. We’re especially keen to hear from candidates with:
* A proven track record of personally securing five-figure+ gifts from corporates or major donors or equivalent from the commercial sector.
* Experience building and managing a high-value donor pipeline and stewarding relationships for long-term support.
* Strong leadership skills - you know how to bring out the best in people, and how to build something special with a small but mighty team.
* A real passion for youth opportunity, community and levelling the playing field.
This is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something genuinely transformational. You’ll join at a pivotal time, with the opportunity to shape how this space is funded, understood and embraced by its community.
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step if you’d like to find out more.
Deadline: 9am Thursday 18th September
First stage interview (in person): Tuesday 7th October
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We commit to matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background. We believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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