Are you our next Director of Development and Communications? 

• Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications? 

• Do you enjoy rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards? 

• Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing poverty and inequality in London? 

• If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation. 

We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to lead on development, fundraising and communications at Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving. This is a unique chance to drive impactful change, working closely with our CEO, Senior Management Team and Governors to build on recent partnership successes, to contribute to our recently extended strategy, meet income targets, and build a strong network of supporters. 

The Director Development and Communications will play a crucial role in amplifying our work, fostering philanthropy, and strengthening relationships with donors, businesses, trusts and foundations. If you’re a strategic leader with a talent for building partnerships, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to lead a small, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead fundraising efforts across multiple streams, with a focus on expanding individual and business giving. 

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key donors, partners, and supporters. 

• Drive communications strategies to amplify Islington Giving’s impact and raise the profile of small grassroots groups in our community. 

• Manage a passionate team, overseeing their development and performance. 

• Ensure financial targets are met, and fundraising activities comply with regulatory standards. 

See the candidate information pack for more details. 

Apply Now 

If you would like to apply for this role, please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form included within this recruitment pack and send with your CV outlining your career to date, with any academic and professional qualifications.  Please also attach a statement, on no more than two pages covering why you would like to be the new Director of Development and Communications at Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation, and the experience and skills you can bring to this role in relation to the person specification. 

Please email the three documents (CV, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, maximum two- page statement) by 5:00 p.m. on 28th October to: recruitment@cripplegate.org.uk. 

Recruitment Pack (Word)

Recruitment Pack (PDF)

For an informal discussion about the role or more information, please contact Jess at recruitment@cripplegate.org.uk or call 020 7288 6940. 

For background information, please visit our websites: www.cripplegate.org and www.islingtongiving.org.uk 

We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you require any further support with this application, or the role.