Job overview
The Director of Communications, Fundraising and Charity will be responsible for the expert running of the Trust’s communications function, leading a team of committed communications, digital and fundraising professionals.
They will be tasked with informing, inspiring and motivating our staff; as well as working in partnership with our stakeholders, local community and service users to instil confidence in our services as well as providing communications expertise to ensure the delivery of the Trust’s operational recovery plan and overarching strategic objectives.
Expected date for final interview: 8th September 2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also be responsible for raising the profile of Croydon Health Charity and ensuring delivery against a significant target income.
The successful candidate will be an experienced, strategic leader with an in-depth understanding of what it takes to develop and lead high performing communications functions.
The Director of Communications, Fundraising and Charity will require personal authority and sound judgement, commensurate with exercising responsibilities in proximity to the Board of the Trust, with accountability to the Deputy Chief Executive and close liaison with the Chief Executive and Chair.
While not a member of the Trust Board or formally the Executive Management Board, the post holder will be required to contribute proactively to both, playing a role in giving strategic direction to the communications of the Trust. The post holder will need to develop strong relationships with communications leads in other trusts and across the South West London Integrated Care System, alongside those in other partner organisations and with the regulators regionally and nationally.
In addition, the Director of Communications, Fundraising and Charity will also oversee the management and delivery of Croydon Health Charity’s fundraising and marketing strategies, working with the Head of Fundraising to ensure a pipeline of charitable income and ensuring that charitable funds are utilised appropriately for the benefits of patients and staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Leading a team
Essential
- Experience of leading a team to deliver complex corporate communications.
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist communication qualification or equivalent experience
Communicatons policy and strategy
Essential
- Experience of development and implementation of communications policies and strategy.
Knowledge & experience : Fundraising
Essential
- An understanding of the various fundraising methods available to [ NHS ] charities.
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This advert is for Director of Communication Fundraising and Charity with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 9 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £118,919 - £135,920 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Aug 2026.
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