Director of Fundraising and Communications

  • Location: Hybrid – London/Manchester
  • Contract Type: Permanent; full-time
  • Salary: £65,000-£75,000 per annum
  • Closing date for applications: Friday, 20th March
  • Work samples due by: Monday 23rd March, 12:00pm
  • Interviews: week commencing Monday, 13th April

StreetGames is a fast-moving and innovative national charity with a sector-leading reputation for delivering sport and physical activity on the doorstep of underserved communities.

Our aim is to help young people and communities enjoy lives that are healthier, safer, and more successful through sport and physical activity.

To do that, we work with community organisations to engage young people from lower socio-economic groups through sport and physical activity at the right time, in the right place, at the right price, in the right style, and through the right people.

About the role

You’ll lead StreetGames’ approach to fundraising and communications, developing strategy that strengthens relationships with funders, supporters and key stakeholders. This role directly supports our Strategic Plan 2026-29, expanding income generation across voluntary, corporate and trust sectors whilst building organisational profile and impact.

Please read the linked candidate pack for further details on role responsibilities and requirements.

Application process

StreetGames are partnering with level=, an inclusive recruitment specialist, to ensure our hiring process is fair, transparent, and accessible to all. level= helps us run anonymised applications and skills-based work sample testing, focusing on the abilities that matter most for success in the role.

They work alongside us to design fair and relevant skills assessment tasks, manage the shortlisting process, and support candidates throughout their journey to create a positive experience.

Please apply via the link provided on both this listing and the candidate pack.

 

StreetGames is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief.

StreetGames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities (as defined in the 2010 Equality Act) who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria in the advertised person specification.