Head of Fundraising and Communications

Are you ready to be part of something truly exciting and play a key role in shaping the future of young people across Preston?

About the role

As Head of Fundraising and Communications at Vault Youth Zone, you’ll play a vital senior leadership role, working with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and Executive Team to deliver c£1.4m pa of income, building on the strong foundations already put in place with our Founder Patron fundraising campaign.

You’ll develop and drive our income strategy, lead a high-performing Fundraising and Communications team, and personally manage relationships with key major donors, including local individuals and businesses supporting our Founder Patron campaign. Founder Patrons pledge a minimum of four years of financial support, through this they ensure that Vault is in a strong financial position to transform the lives of thousands of young people across our borough.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic vision with hands-on fundraising in a role that’s as inspiring as it is impactful.

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Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

The strength of the OnSide Network comes from the diversity of our people. We are proud that our Youth Zone teams reflect the communities they serve, and we value people working together from a range of different backgrounds, locally and nationally, and with different experiences, all with a shared passion for boosting the aspirations of young people across the country. Diversity brings innovation, fresh ideas and creativity, and we actively strive to create a culture that is truly inclusive and fair for all and where everyone in the team can be themselves and thrive.

Application process

Anonymous applications:

We recognise as a Network that our workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. We strongly encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name & email address from your CV & cover letter. Only these documents will be shared with the selection panel.

To apply, please;

1. Email a CV and cover letter (no more than one page) to recruitment@vaultyouthzone.org.
2. Please provide the following information:
   • Why do you want to work for us?
   • Looking at the person specification, briefly describe how your skills and experience (including any lived experience)
   • make you a good candidate for this (200 words max)
   • How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equity and
   • Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer confirmed).
   • Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection

3. This role will be based in the Youth Zone and in accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check

• • Do you have any unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?
  • Do you have any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020

Interviews:

Stage 1 interviews will be held at Vault Office, Glover’s Court, week commencing 14 April 2025
Stage 2 interviews will be held at a local OnSide Youth Zone week commencing 21 April 2025