1. Salary: £43,895 to £49,665 (FTE) per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours) – Solent Mind Band G
2. Hours: 30 to 37 hours per week
3. Location: Southampton combined with home working
4. Interview Date: First stage online on 11 June and 2nd stage in person on 16 June
5. Closing Date: Sunday 07 June 2026 (11.59pm)
(Ref REQ00622)
Role Details:
About the role
This is a key new leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Solent Mind’s fundraising, communications and marketing activity. You will lead a high-performing team (4 direct reports) and volunteers to grow sustainable restricted and unrestricted income, strengthen supporter and partner relationships, and raise the organisation’s profile across Hampshire and beyond.
Working closely with the Director of Development, Engagement and IT, you will develop and deliver annual plans for income generation, communications and marketing. Working with your team, you will use insight, strong relationship-building and compelling, service user-informed storytelling to increase engagement, generate leads, improve awareness of mental health, and support more people to access Solent Mind’s services.
About you
You will bring strong leadership experience in fundraising, communications and marketing, with a track record of delivering income growth, developing successful campaigns and building long-term relationships with funders, donors, partners and stakeholders. You will be an excellent communicator, confident using digital channels and CRM systems, and comfortable managing budgets, targets and performance reporting.
We are looking for someone who can think strategically, inspire others and uphold a clear, consistent brand and tone of voice. Most importantly, you will share Solent Mind’s values and be motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
About us
Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a Mindful Employer.
For further details on this role please email:
6. Robert Wayman, Director of Fundraising, External Engagement and IT (rwayman@solentmind.org.uk)
7. Solent Mind Talent Acquisition team or 023 8201 1718
Job description person specification
NOTE TO APPLICANTS - You will be asked about gaps in your employment at interview and you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before you start your employment.
Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor this role as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Any offer for this role will be subject to receiving your references.
We welcome people from all the communities we work in to apply for a role within Solent Mind, especially those with experience of mental health problems. Offers are made based on merit.
Please submit your application as early as possible, as we may close this advert before the advertised closing date.
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