Job Overview

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 EngagementOffice Location: Holborn, LondonContract: Permanent, Full-timeOffice hours: 40% of the week in the officeRequired: CV and Cover LetterBreaking 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.

Legals and EqualityWe 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.

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