Merrifield Consultants is delighted to partner with Breaking Barriers to find their new Director of Income and Engagement, who will be responsible for leading a team of talented fundraising and communication professionals to ensure the long-term sustainability of the charity. This is a key leadership role with strategic oversight of income generation and brand visibility, with a particular focus on building and nurturing high-value income streams, and communications-led engagement and public fundraising.
Job Title: Director of Income and Engagement
Organisation: Breaking Barriers
Salary: £72,000 - £75,000
Office Location: Holborn, London
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Office hours: 40% of the week in the office
Required: CV and Cover Letter
Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2025
Breaking Barriers:
Breaking Barriers is a specialist refugee employment charity. Enabling refugees to build new lives. Step by step. The charity believes in the power of responsible businesses and welcomes refugees into meaningful employment with one-to-one advice and guidance, education, and training. Helping people find financial independence, purpose, and identity through work.
Job Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and execution of a fundraising and engagement strategy that supports Breaking Barriers’ long-term goals and ambitions, with a strong emphasis on corporate and philanthropic growth.
* Translate strategic priorities into effective operational plans for income generation and engagement.
* Drive a values-led, inclusive and innovative team culture where fundraising and communication colleagues are motivated, supported, and empowered to succeed.
* Personally lead and support the cultivation of major corporate and philanthropic partnerships, including strategic donors, high-value trusts and foundations, and local and national statutory bodies.
* Identify and grow opportunities in corporate partnerships and major donor relationships, ensuring a pipeline of long-term, mutually beneficial, and impactful partnerships.
* Work with senior stakeholders to develop compelling cases for support, stewardship journeys, and donor communications.
Skills and Experience:
* Demonstrable knowledge and interest in the refugee, employment, or migration sectors
* Strong track record of success leading fundraising teams to exceed ambitious income targets, particularly in corporate partnerships and philanthropy
* Experience of leading strategic engagement and communications to drive fundraising outcomes
* Exceptional leadership and team management skills
* Strong experience of developing and implementing high-value fundraising strategies
* Excellent strategic planning, risk assessment, and analytical skills
If you’re an experienced and motivated fundraising leader looking for a new role, where your impact could be incredible. If you’re interested in finding out more, or applying for the role – please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants.
We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities, and welcome applicants with relevant lived experience. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and enables us to create meaningful impact.