Funding and Communications Manager

Headway Birmingham & Solihull is a leading charity supporting people affected by acquired brain injury and their families. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Funding and Communications Manager to lead our income generation activities and raise the profile of our vital services across Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire.

Location: Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire Salary: £37,002.00 per year - £41,680.00 per year pro-rata HBSGrade 9:1 to 10:1

Hours: 20-25hrs per week (Monday to Friday) Flexibility required to meet the needs of the business

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 13/11/2026

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and delivering fundraising initiatives that increase income and support the long-term sustainability of the charity. You will also oversee marketing, communications, media relations and social media activity, ensuring our message reaches and inspires supporters, donors and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver fundraising plans to meet income targets.
• Identify and secure grants, trusts, corporate sponsorships and community fundraising opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with donors, local businesses, schools, community groups and supporters.
• Organise and deliver fundraising events and campaigns.
• Lead and oversee the charity's communications, social media, publicity and marketing activities.
• Produce engaging content for newsletters, websites, promotional materials and media.
• Recruit, support and supervise fundraising volunteers.
• Monitor fundraising performance and provide reports to the CEO and Board.

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in fundraising, income generation and partnership development.
• Experience of writing successful trust and grant applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing social media, marketing or communications activity.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Canva or similar design software.
• A positive, proactive and creative approach with a passion for helping others.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum two years' fundraising experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and activities.

As well as meaningful work, great colleagues and outstanding training, our paid roles offer:

· Annual leave – a generous 33 days each year (to include 8 bank holidays)

· DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals once probation passed

· Company Pension Scheme

· Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our in-house trained ‘Mental Health' Champions’, 'Menopause' Champions and 'Dyslexia' Champions and/or Maximus Mental Health services through an online portal or over the telephone

· Induction - We pay for you to attend our comprehensive induction and on-going training to include the Care Certificate and E-learning Certs

· Free parking at our most of our sites according to limited availability

· Free refreshments

· Brain Injury Certificates – Level 1 & 2 - free specialist training in brain injury

· We can support you to obtain a range of qualifications according to roles and support you with further development

· Staff Referral Scheme – earn £25 for referring a friend into a vacant Headway Birmingham & Solihull position

· GEM Awards – All of our employees are stars in our eyes and each year colleagues make nominations for our special awards

· Social events, fundraising and team building – we value all our employees and try to bring people together socially

· Blue Light cards provided for you to use at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – Headway will purchase for you.

· BHN Extras Discount Scheme

· Long Service Awards – receive extra (pro-rata equivalent) annual leave after reaching 5 years and thereon

· Milestone Awards - Voucher awarded for 5 years and every further 10 years

· 20% off purchases in any Headway Birmingham & Solihull Charity Shop

· Headway Anniversary Awards - salary increments given as per anniversary policy

· Special Birthday days – an extra day leave on your ‘milestone birthdays’

· Health Scheme – employees can opt into the BHSF healthcare plan and Life Insurance scheme through which Headway B & S will pay at the basic level. This enables employees to claim back money towards general day to day healthcare such as opticians and dentists

· Duvet Day – get rewarded for coming into work with an extra day off (equivalent to usual working day/pro-rata) for completing a full year’s attendance without any time off (from April – end March). This will not take into consideration any absences which are related to a declared/known disability or pregnancy.

· Carers Respite Day – a paid day off awarded for who go above and beyond

Even though we are a small charity we feel we offer many great benefits that will hopefully make you 'feel valued, feel well balanced & feel looked after'

To formally apply:

• please submit a full CV detailing education and employment to date, and supporting statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability and experience for the role to personnel@headway-bs.org.uk .

Pay: £37,002.00-£41,680.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person

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