Head of Fundraising & Communications
The Ben Kinsella TrustLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted December 19, 2025
45000 - 45000 GBP year
Full Time
About the Company
The Ben Kinsella Trust is a UK‑based charity dedicated to ending knife crime through education and prevention. Its flagship initiative, the immersive "Choices and Consequences" exhibition, delivers interactive narratives that illustrate how poor decisions can lead to knife‑related violence. Complementing the exhibitions, the Trust offers a comprehensive online resource hub for teachers, youth workers and parents, featuring lesson plans, PSHE materials and workshop guides. By combining experiential learning with practical support tools, the Trust empowers young people to make safer choices and equips educators to embed knife‑crime prevention into their curricula.
Job Description
The Head of Fundraising & Communications will lead the development and delivery of a systematic, data-driven, and project-managed approach to fundraising and communications — driving sustainable income growth and raising the charity’s profile and influence.
Requirements
- Significant experience in a senior fundraising role
- Experience overseeing complex high-value fundraising applications and partnerships
- Leadership and team management experience
- Experience managing budgets and working closely with finance colleagues on planning and forecasting
- Experience in leading or contributing to strategic communications, engagement or PR activity within a charity
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced sick policy
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
- Personal development opportunities
