Hamelin
Head of Income Generation and Communications
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Head of Income Generation and Communications
Head of Income Generation and Communications
Position: Head of Income Generation and Communications Salary: £30,600 (£51,000 FTE) Location: Essex (Hybrid Working) Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 17th July 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising or communications professional who wants to make a genuine difference in a values-led organisation.
Reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer and working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will lead fundraising, public sector contracting, and communications activity. From securing new income streams and developing strategic partnerships to increasing organisational visibility, you will play a key role in ensuring future sustainability and growth.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you will combine strategic leadership with practical delivery, supporting a small and flexible team to maximise impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead fundraising, contract tendering, and communications functions
- Develop and grow income from grants, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, and statutory contracts
- Build strategic partnerships that strengthen services and expand reach
- Oversee communications and marketing activities to increase awareness and engagement
- Provide leadership and support to a high-performing team
- Report on performance and ensure income generation remains sustainable
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About You
You will be an experienced leader with a strong understanding of fundraising and relationship management. You may already be working at Head of level or be ready to take the next step in your career.
You will bring:
- Experience in fundraising disciplines, particularly:
- Grants
- Corporate fundraising
- Community fundraising
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
- Experience developing partnerships and identifying new opportunities
- Financial awareness and confidence managing budgets and resources
- Previous experience leading and developing teams
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders
- A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach
Advantageous: Experience of public sector tendering, commissioning, or contract management.
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About the Organisation
This values-led organisation supports autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives and be part of inclusive communities.
With a strong focus on innovation, partnership working, and improving outcomes, the organisation is committed to building sustainable services that enable people to thrive and achieve their aspirations.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card
- Free on-site parking
Note: Although this role is advertised on a part-time basis, increased hours may be considered for the right candidate. Conversations about flexible working and hours are welcome during the interview process.
Possible Related Roles (experience may be transferable):
- Head of Fundraising
- Head of Development
- Head of Partnerships
- Head of Income Generation
- Fundraising Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Director of Fundraising
- Head of Communications
- Head of Marketing and Fundraising
- Strategic Partnerships Manager
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