Interim Marketing, Engagement & Fundraising Manager
(12 months fixed term contract - maternity cover)
Salary: £32K - £36K depending on skills and experience (Pro-rata, part time hours or job share)
Hours: Full time (36.5 hrs per week)or part time job share
Optional 3-5 days per week
Accountable to: Head of Administration
Location: Remote/Hybrid with occasional travel to Ategi offices in Amersham, Bristol and Ategi’s Head office in Cardiff
Ategi are a not-for-profit provider of support services in Wales and England. The organisation currently offers three services for adults with additional needs; Shared Lives, Supported Living and Community Support working alongside people to build independence, connection and meaningful lives.
Role Summary
This is an interim role to cover maternity leave. It is varied and has responsibility for supporting Ategi with its strategic marketing, communications and engagements objectives, whilst also providing much needed assistance with all communication related resources, including fundraising and tender applications.
The role will work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure Ategi’s impact is clearly evidenced and communicated. Helping to position Ategi for long term sustainability and growth, shaping and delivering communications that connect with people, inspire action and drive real impact.
Whilst the role covers many elements, the key areas of responsibility are within communications, engagement & brand.
Whether delivered as a full-time role or as a part-time job share, this position offers a genuine opportunity to step into a senior role, lead with creativity and purpose, and be part of an organisation that is making a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day.
Communications, Engagement & Brand
* Lead integrated communications, engagement and brand activity, planning and delivering campaigns that raise awareness, support fundraising and protect the organisation’s reputation, including support with crisis communications
* Create and manage high‑quality content across digital and print channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, reports, press releases and human‑interest stories, ensuring content is accessible, inclusive, bilingual and aligned to Ategi’s brand.
* Oversee Ategi’s digital presence and platforms, including website management, content calendars, analytics, CMS, hosting, plugins, backups and GDPR compliance, working with external agencies where required.
* Build strong relationships internally and externally to amplify impact, working closely with frontline staff, service users, partners and external agencies to develop engaging stories, video content and communications resources.
* Support and oversee Ategi’s brand management, ensuring all communications and content remain consistent, high quality and aligned with our brand and values
* Design creative, targeted approaches to Shared Lives recruitment, reaching new and diverse audiences
* Support fundraising and organisational development, using fundraising systems to identify opportunities, manage deadlines, contribute to funding applications and reports, and produce communications materials for staff, recruitment and business development.
Service & Business Development
* Support Ategi with service development activity, helping to identify opportunities for growth, tenders and service expansion.
* Lead or contribute to bids, tenders and business cases that support Ategi’s strategic objectives.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, partners and stakeholders
* Supporting the design and implementation of new and evolving service models.
Fundraising & Income Generation
* Support fundraising and income‑generation activity, developing corporate fundraising opportunities.
* Contributing to bids, tenders and business cases, assisting working collaboratively with operational teams to develop compelling case studies. Supporting compliane with fundraising regulation and charity law
* The role will also set, monitor and report against fundraising targets and budgets to demonstrate impact, value and sustainability.
Other
Work within financial budgets and resources, ensuring that they are deployed effectively and efficiently to achieve intended outcomes.
* Attend internal and external meetings
* Carry out duties consistent with the seniority of the role
* Ensure that ategi is GDPR compliant
* Proactively engage with the sector as a positive ambassador for Ategi
* Perform any other duties consistent with the role of a member of the management team – not including operational support duties.
* Follow Ategi’s policy, procedures, and performance expectations.
* Work as a positive team member, devoting full time and attention at work to the duties of your role and always adhering to Ategi’s policies and procedures.
* Promote and maintain effective communication between Ategi’s service delivery functions and all other parts of the organisation.
* Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all activity
Person Specification
Essential
* At least 2 years’ management or senior-level experience
* Proven experience in communications, marketing, fundraising or service development
* Experience delivering multi-channel marketing and communications campaigns
* Experience managing multiple priorities, projects and deadlines
* Experience managing social media platforms, websites and content management systems
* Strong digital content and communications experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational and project management skills
* Digital confidence, including CMS and social media platforms
* Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR and equality
* Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to translate lived experience into compelling and ethical narratives
* Full driving licence
Desirable
* Experience working in a values-led or not-for-profit organisation
* Experience in the social care or health sector
* Bid writing or fundraising experience
* Knowledge of fundraising regulation or commissioning
* Brand awareness and experience maintaining brand consistency
* Experience developing or contributing to engagement activities (e.g. events, campaigns, community outreach)
* Experience using AI tools to support communications
Personal Attributes
* Commitment to Ategi’s values and purpose
* Inclusive, ethical and emotionally intelligent approach
* Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused mindset
* Creative thinker with a willingness to try new approaches
* Confident decision-maker who takes ownership
* Strong collaborator and team player
* Able to work independently and use initiative in a small team environment
* Ability to work sensitively with people and lived experiences
This role description is not exhaustive and may evolve in line with organisational needs.
The main duties of the post are outlined above. However, they are neither exhaustive nor exclusive, and therefore the jobholder may be required at times to undertake duties and responsibilities as per service requirements.
Interested in joining us?
* Apply by sending us your full CV and cover letter telling us why you are interested in the role and what we should consider to
* Closing date for applications 20th April 2026