Chief fundraising and marketing officer Location: Birmingham or London (with frequent travel) Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: £120,000 per annum Office presence: 3 days per week Shape the future of fundraising and marketing at Sense Are you a bold, visionary leader who can shape the future for one of the UK’s most ambitious and values-driven charities? At Sense , we believe every disabled person with complex needs deserves the right to live a full, connected and equal life. To achieve this, we are seeking a chief fundraising and marketing officer to drive transformational growth, unlock new opportunities, and ensure our long-term impact. What you’ll do As chief fundraising and marketing officer, you will: Lead ambitious strategies to grow and diversify income across multiple fundraising streams. Champion the power of marketing and brand to inspire action, build support, and strengthen Sense’s profile. Provide confident, emotionally intelligent leadership, motivating teams and engaging stakeholders. Build and steward high-value relationships with philanthropists, corporates, trustees, and public figures. Act as a visible, values-driven ambassador for Sense, committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, especially disability equality.

Who you are You’ll be a strategic, values-led leader with: Extensive senior experience in fundraising and marketing, with a track record of sustained income growth. The ability to deliver impact across brand, digital, campaigns, and supporter engagement. Commercial acumen and experience managing significant budgets to maximise ROI. Strong influencing skills and credibility to operate at the highest levels nationally. A digital-first, future-focused mindset, using insight and technology to drive innovation and performance. Why join us? This is one of the most exciting and impactful fundraising leadership roles in the UK charity sector. You will join Sense’s chief officers’ group, shaping not only our fundraising and marketing, but also our contribution to a fairer society where disabled people with complex needs are fully included. Find Out More We warmly invite you to attend the Sense Recruitment Webinar to hear more about this opportunity: Tuesday 16 September 6:00 – 7:30pm Register details are on our application portal. Apply now to lead bold growth, inspire change, and help deliver a future where life is equal for everyone by clicking through to the candidate pack. Role closes Wednesday 8th October at 9am