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We're looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Fundraising and Marketing to join our record-breaking and award-winning team, leading our voluntary income and marketing functions. This is a unique opportunity to combine creativity, leadership, and purpose, helping secure the future of hospice care across Essex. About the Role As Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you'll take the lead on delivering ambitious and integrated fundraising and marketing strategies. You'll work collaboratively across the charity to grow income, raise awareness of our work, and strengthen engagement with our supporters, patients, families, colleagues and volunteers. You'll inspire and lead high-performing teams, ensuring our fundraising is ethical, sustainable, and diverse, while also developing engaging marketing campaigns that reflect the compassionate care we provide. This role sits at the heart of our organisation and offers a real opportunity to shape our future success.,

• Overseeing brand, communications and digital engagement, ensuring our message is clear, compelling, and consistent.
• Building strong relationships with donors, media, stakeholders and community partners.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to support long-term growth and innovation.
• Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations, data protection and financial reporting standards.
• Supporting and developing a talented and motivated team to deliver outstanding results.
At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens. Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services., 1. Co-create and lead the delivery of fundraising and marketing strategies, budgets, and operational plans aligned with the charity's organisational strategy, Vision, Mission, and Values. 2. Actively contribute to organisational strategic planning, providing expert insight into brand positioning, income generation, and stakeholder engagement. Fundraising Leadership 1. Lead the development of diverse and sustainable voluntary income streams, including individual and digital giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, legacy giving, events, and grant income. 2. Work closely with Deputy Heads of Fundraising to prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring the team delivers on objectives, budgets, and key performance indicators (KPIs). 3. Cultivate and oversee key donor relationships and strategic partnerships, ensuring donor retention and growth through excellent stewardship and engagement. 4. Ensure that all fundraising activities comply with relevant legal, ethical, financial, and regulatory frameworks. 5. Lead on financial performance monitoring and reporting, working closely with Data Insights and Finance Teams, analysing data to identify trends, risks, and audience segmentation opportunities that inform strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement. 6. Promote a strong culture of innovation to diversify income sources and maintain donor relevance. Marketing and Engagement Leadership 1. Lead the development and execution of a marketing and engagement strategy to enhance brand visibility, reputation, and support for Havens Hospices. 2. Act as 'Brand Guardian' to ensure consistency and integrity across all communication channels. 3. Oversee the charity's digital presence, including its website and social media platforms, to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and content optimisation. 4. Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of internal and external marketing and engagement campaigns. 5. Provide input and insights to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing on matters of communications, branding, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. 6. Represent the charity as a spokesperson with media and external stakeholders when require. Leadership and Team Development 1. Lead, manage, and develop the Fundraising and Marketing Teams to achieve a high-performance, collaborative and motivated environment. 2. Provide effective line management to direct line reports, ensuring clarity of roles, development opportunities, and delivery against objectives. 3. Foster cross-functional working and shared learning across all teams in Havens Hospices 4. Champion a positive understanding of Fundraising, Marketing, and the charity's work across the entire organisation. Compliance, Risk & Governance 1. Ensure robust systems are in place for data management, including compliance with Data Protection, GDPR, fundraising regulation (including the Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission and Gambling Commission), and audit requirements. 2. Maintain awareness of political, economic, and sector developments that may impact or present opportunities for the organisation. 3. Manage reputational risk in collaboration with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing and Leadership Team to ensure effective crisis communications planning. Training, Development & Culture 1. Actively participate in internal and external professional development, remaining informed of trends and best practice in the charity sector. 2. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team. 3. Participate in 1-1 and PDP processes and support the same across the department

You'll be an experienced and forward-thinking leader, passionate about the power of storytelling, relationships and community support. You'll also bring:
• A proven track record in both fundraising and marketing leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative and values-driven approach.
• Knowledge of charity governance, income generation and marketing best practices.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and team development.
• Strategic insight with hands-on delivery skills.
• Co-create the development and implementation of strategic plans for fundraising and marketing.
• Managing diverse income streams including individual giving, corporate partnerships, events, legacies, and more.
  
  In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.