Job title: Director of Fundraising and Communications Location: Buckinghamshire (1 - 2 days in the office per week) Salary: circa £65,000 - £70,000 per annum Reports to: Chief Executive Term: Permanent Working hours: We''re open to flexible working Aquilas are delighted to be supporting a wonderful Charity in their search for a new Director of Fundraising and Communications to lead the charity''s fundraising team. About the role: The Director of Fundraising and Communications will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The post-holder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team. About the charity This national Children''s Charity provides specialist support for seriously ill children with complex, lifelong conditions across the UK. In the last 5 years we have stride to ensure the charity maintains a robust and sustainable position, and we have achieved this. We now need to continue to take the next step in growth plan to ensure more people know and understand the vital work we do and thereby help more seriously ill children and their families receive the specialist care and support they need. Key responsibilities Lead, motivate and manage the Fundraising and Communications team Strategy Development and Implementation Actively lead on fundraising efforts, including submitting funding applications Proactively engage with key stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, trustees and patrons, to build and maintain strong, long term ..... full job details .....