Ella Dawson Foundation
About Us We are a fast-growing, mission-led charity providing tailored support across mental health, physical rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing. Our work is informed by lived experience and driven by our mission that every young adult with cancer and their families/carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered. Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on and strategic role, offering the chance to lead our fundraising from trusts, foundations, and charitable funders during a key period of growth. You will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting high-quality funding applications, building and maintaining relationships with existing and developing new funders, and ensuring that our supporter communications reflect our mission and impact. As a core member of our small, passionate team, you will also support wider fundraising and communications activities to help grow the organisation s reach and income Key Responsibilities Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Lead all trust and foundation fundraising activity, delivering income in line with agreed targets. Identify, research, and cultivate new funding opportunities. Write compelling, high-quality applications and cases for support. Maintain accurate fundraising records, tracking pipeline, progress, and outcomes. Manage relationships with funders, ensuring excellent donor care and timely reporting. Impact & Storytelling Work with our Programme Manager to collect, curate, and present impact data and stories from programmes to support funding applications. Work closely with the CEO and Programme Manager to demonstrate the impact of our work. Ensure all communications with funders reflect the organisation s mission, values, and impact. Collaboration & Wider Fundraising Support Work collaboratively with the wider fundraising and communications team to align strategies and maximise opportunities. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising or similar fundraising role, ideally in the charity sector. Proven ability to secure grants in excess of £30,000 and multi-year funding. Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate impact into compelling applications. Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. Strong interpersonal skills, confident in building relationships with funders and stakeholders. Analytical mindset, with experience maintaining accurate databases and using insight to inform activity. Desirable Experience supporting wider fundraising, communications, or digital campaigns. Understanding of the health, wellbeing, or cancer charity sector. Personal Attributes Passionate about supporting young adults with cancer and their families. Creative, proactive, and solutions-oriented. Collaborative, supportive, and aligned with the values of the Ella Dawson Foundation. Comfortable working in a small, evolving team environment. Able to travel to Huddersfield for in-person team days (approx. 2 per month). Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver trust and foundation fundraising for a rapidly growing charity making a tangible difference in the lives of young adults with cancer. You will be part of a passionate, driven team, with the autonomy to make a real impact while supporting the organisation s growth and sustainability. How to Apply Please submit your CV and application questions by Monday 2nd February 2026 We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK and only applications meeting the application process criteria will be considered.
About Us We are a fast-growing, mission-led charity providing tailored support across mental health, physical rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing. Our work is informed by lived experience and driven by our mission that every young adult with cancer and their families/carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered. Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on and strategic role, offering the chance to lead our fundraising from trusts, foundations, and charitable funders during a key period of growth. You will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting high-quality funding applications, building and maintaining relationships with existing and developing new funders, and ensuring that our supporter communications reflect our mission and impact. As a core member of our small, passionate team, you will also support wider fundraising and communications activities to help grow the organisation s reach and income Key Responsibilities Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Lead all trust and foundation fundraising activity, delivering income in line with agreed targets. Identify, research, and cultivate new funding opportunities. Write compelling, high-quality applications and cases for support. Maintain accurate fundraising records, tracking pipeline, progress, and outcomes. Manage relationships with funders, ensuring excellent donor care and timely reporting. Impact & Storytelling Work with our Programme Manager to collect, curate, and present impact data and stories from programmes to support funding applications. Work closely with the CEO and Programme Manager to demonstrate the impact of our work. Ensure all communications with funders reflect the organisation s mission, values, and impact. Collaboration & Wider Fundraising Support Work collaboratively with the wider fundraising and communications team to align strategies and maximise opportunities. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising or similar fundraising role, ideally in the charity sector. Proven ability to secure grants in excess of £30,000 and multi-year funding. Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate impact into compelling applications. Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. Strong interpersonal skills, confident in building relationships with funders and stakeholders. Analytical mindset, with experience maintaining accurate databases and using insight to inform activity. Desirable Experience supporting wider fundraising, communications, or digital campaigns. Understanding of the health, wellbeing, or cancer charity sector. Personal Attributes Passionate about supporting young adults with cancer and their families. Creative, proactive, and solutions-oriented. Collaborative, supportive, and aligned with the values of the Ella Dawson Foundation. Comfortable working in a small, evolving team environment. Able to travel to Huddersfield for in-person team days (approx. 2 per month). Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver trust and foundation fundraising for a rapidly growing charity making a tangible difference in the lives of young adults with cancer. You will be part of a passionate, driven team, with the autonomy to make a real impact while supporting the organisation s growth and sustainability. How to Apply Please submit your CV and application questions by Monday 2nd February 2026 We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK and only applications meeting the application process criteria will be considered.
Ella Dawson Foundation
About Us We are a fast-growing, mission-led charity providing tailored support across mental health, physical rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing. Our work is informed by lived experience and driven by our mission that every young adult with cancer and their families/carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered. Role Purpose This maternity cover role is for a strategic and hands-on Digital Communications & Marketing Lead to take ownership of our digital presence, storytelling and supporter communications, with a strong focus on driving growth in engagement and income through digital channels. You will lead the planning and delivery of digital communications and marketing activity, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all platforms. You will design and deliver integrated digital campaigns that grow awareness, engagement, participation and fundraising income. This is a hands on role and you will be the organisation s main digital specialist during this period, working closely with the CEO and wider team. Key Responsibilities Digital Communications & Marketing Strategy • Lead the development and delivery of digital communications and marketing activity that supports organisational goals, fundraising targets and brand growth. • Plan and deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns across website, email and social media. • Ensure a consistent, engaging brand voice across all digital touchpoints. Content, Storytelling & Channel Management • Own and manage all digital channels, including social media, website and email marketing. • Create, schedule and manage engaging written, visual and video content to support campaigns, events and fundraising. • Promote events and fundraising activity online to maximise reach and participation. • Design and curate digital and print assets including campaign graphics, reels, posters, flyers and web imagery. • Ensure all digital content is accurate, engaging and aligned with brand guidelines. Digital Fundraising Campaigns & Income Generation • Design, manage and optimise digital fundraising campaigns to grow income from individual supporters, communities and events. • Use digital communications to drive donations, regular giving, event sign-ups and fundraising participation. • Build and optimise supporter acquisition, retention and conversion journeys using insight and data. CRM, Supporter Journeys & Digital Performance • Lead on CRM management (Beacon), ensuring accurate data, segmentation and effective supporter journeys. • Use analytics tools such as Google Analytics and CRM dashboards to monitor performance and inform optimisation. • Implement and manage marketing automation to enhance supporter experience and conversion. Collaboration, Impact & Internal Communications • Work collaboratively with colleagues to align digital communications with wider organisational priorities. • Collaborate with the Programme Manager to gather impact data, stories and lived-experience content. • Provide guidance and informal support to colleagues on digital best practice and supporter journeys. Skills & Experience Essential • Minimum 3 years experience in digital communications, digital marketing or digital fundraising in the charity sector. Demonstrable evidence of leadership and impactful delivery. • Confident using WordPress, social media platforms, Canva, Mailchimp, fundraising platforms and Beacon CRM. • Proven experience delivering successful digital campaigns that drive engagement and income. • Strong content creation skills across written, visual and video formats. • Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills. • Comfortable working independently within a small team. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to improve performance. • Ability to travel to Huddersfield for in-person team days (2 per month). Personal Attributes • Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. • Creative, adaptable and well-organised. • Passionate about digital communications and storytelling for social impact. • Collaborative, supportive and values-driven. • Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Ella Dawson Foundation. Why Join Us? We are a young, dynamic and rapidly growing charity delivering life changing impact for young adults with cancer and their families and carers. As a key member of a driven and passionate team, this role offers the opportunity to lead and shape digital communications and marketing during an exciting period of growth. You will have autonomy, flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact for young adults affected by cancer. How to Apply Please submit your CV and Application Questions by Monday 2nd February 2026. We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK. We look forward to hearing from you! Ella Dawson Foundation.
About Us We are a fast-growing, mission-led charity providing tailored support across mental health, physical rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing. Our work is informed by lived experience and driven by our mission that every young adult with cancer and their families/carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered. Role Purpose This maternity cover role is for a strategic and hands-on Digital Communications & Marketing Lead to take ownership of our digital presence, storytelling and supporter communications, with a strong focus on driving growth in engagement and income through digital channels. You will lead the planning and delivery of digital communications and marketing activity, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all platforms. You will design and deliver integrated digital campaigns that grow awareness, engagement, participation and fundraising income. This is a hands on role and you will be the organisation s main digital specialist during this period, working closely with the CEO and wider team. Key Responsibilities Digital Communications & Marketing Strategy • Lead the development and delivery of digital communications and marketing activity that supports organisational goals, fundraising targets and brand growth. • Plan and deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns across website, email and social media. • Ensure a consistent, engaging brand voice across all digital touchpoints. Content, Storytelling & Channel Management • Own and manage all digital channels, including social media, website and email marketing. • Create, schedule and manage engaging written, visual and video content to support campaigns, events and fundraising. • Promote events and fundraising activity online to maximise reach and participation. • Design and curate digital and print assets including campaign graphics, reels, posters, flyers and web imagery. • Ensure all digital content is accurate, engaging and aligned with brand guidelines. Digital Fundraising Campaigns & Income Generation • Design, manage and optimise digital fundraising campaigns to grow income from individual supporters, communities and events. • Use digital communications to drive donations, regular giving, event sign-ups and fundraising participation. • Build and optimise supporter acquisition, retention and conversion journeys using insight and data. CRM, Supporter Journeys & Digital Performance • Lead on CRM management (Beacon), ensuring accurate data, segmentation and effective supporter journeys. • Use analytics tools such as Google Analytics and CRM dashboards to monitor performance and inform optimisation. • Implement and manage marketing automation to enhance supporter experience and conversion. Collaboration, Impact & Internal Communications • Work collaboratively with colleagues to align digital communications with wider organisational priorities. • Collaborate with the Programme Manager to gather impact data, stories and lived-experience content. • Provide guidance and informal support to colleagues on digital best practice and supporter journeys. Skills & Experience Essential • Minimum 3 years experience in digital communications, digital marketing or digital fundraising in the charity sector. Demonstrable evidence of leadership and impactful delivery. • Confident using WordPress, social media platforms, Canva, Mailchimp, fundraising platforms and Beacon CRM. • Proven experience delivering successful digital campaigns that drive engagement and income. • Strong content creation skills across written, visual and video formats. • Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills. • Comfortable working independently within a small team. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to improve performance. • Ability to travel to Huddersfield for in-person team days (2 per month). Personal Attributes • Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. • Creative, adaptable and well-organised. • Passionate about digital communications and storytelling for social impact. • Collaborative, supportive and values-driven. • Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Ella Dawson Foundation. Why Join Us? We are a young, dynamic and rapidly growing charity delivering life changing impact for young adults with cancer and their families and carers. As a key member of a driven and passionate team, this role offers the opportunity to lead and shape digital communications and marketing during an exciting period of growth. You will have autonomy, flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact for young adults affected by cancer. How to Apply Please submit your CV and Application Questions by Monday 2nd February 2026. We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK. We look forward to hearing from you! Ella Dawson Foundation.
