About us:
The Reading Agency is a dynamic ‘think and do’ organisation committed to inspiring more people to read more, encouraging them to share their enjoyment of reading and celebrating the difference reading makes to all our lives.
We welcome people into our workforce who are enthusiastic, creative and have a passion for reading and the written word – in all its marvellous forms.
We are pleased that you are interested in working for us. This is where you will find details of any current vacancies.
Fundraising and Communications Director
We are looking for an experienced and skilled individual to be responsible for fundraising and communications so that we can deliver our ambitious growth strategy.
Your challenge:
To create and oversee delivery of our fundraising strategy, secure the investment needed to deliver our programmes and establish and manage a Development Board to assist with this
To create and oversee delivery of an audience focused communications strategy
To build staff understanding of the strategies and their skills in supporting delivery of them
Your profile
You will have:
Considerable experience of strategic leadership and business development in fundraising, marketing and communications
Proven track record of identifying sources of funding, making high level pitches, writing successful bids, negotiating and managing accounts and generating income from a range of sources
A strong understanding of brand development and working knowledge and experience of design processes
Experience of leading innovative marketing campaigns and evaluating their impact
Experience of leading teams
To find out more:
Please download the full job description by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
To apply:
Please send your completed application form along with your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@readingagency.org.uk
Timescales:
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 12 March 2015
Interviews will be held in Central London on Tuesday 31 March 2015
Flexible hours considered.
We are committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of our work. We are committed to ensuring that no contractor, job applicant or employee is discriminated against on the grounds of race, colour, age, gender or gender re-assignment, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, parental status, political or religious beliefs, disability, marital status or trade union membership.