Are you ready to lead transformational change at CHAS by harnessing the power of authentic and inspiring storytelling?
About Us:
At CHAS, we provide unwavering care for children who may die young and their families, at every step on this hardest of journeys. We make sure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone. Since launching our new Strategic Plan in April this year, we’re embarking on our most ambitious journey yet - one that will transform the experience of children’s palliative care across Scotland for dying children and their families. Joining CHAS now is more than just a job; it’s about making a profound, lasting difference for generations to come.
The Role:
We’re seeking a visionary and dynamic Interim Head of Marketing and Communications (maternity cover) to lead our efforts in bringing this ambitious vision to life, at the cusp of an exciting period of growth and change for CHAS. You’ll be a key member of the organisation’s leadership team, responsible for leading your team to develop and execute comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that will raise awareness of CHAS, drive action in time, money and voice, and support an outstanding experience for all of our stakeholders and audiences.
About You:
• You’ll have an excellent track record of leading successful marketing and communications teams, particularly through periods of change and growth.
• You can see the big picture and are adept at translating vision into actionable plans that deliver measurable results.
• You’re creative and have a knack for excellent storytelling.
• You’re a natural leader who can motivate and empower others to achieve their best and bring others along with you to support your vision.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
• You are well-versed in the latest digital marketing trends and tools, with a keen understanding of how to harness their power for good.
• You possess strong PR skills, with experience in media relations, reputation management, and crisis communications.
• Above all, you’re driven by a deep commitment to making a difference every single day.
Why join us?
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformational journey that will have a profound impact on children with life-shortening conditions and their families, all across Scotland. You will have the chance to work with a passionate, dedicated team who are committed to achieving our ambition. Together, we will create the conditions for success, not just meeting our goals but surpassing them.
If you’re ready to embrace this challenge and lead with passion, we want to hear from you.
We offer
• Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite an any of our sites across Scotland. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working, and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you.
• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual with experience in Business Development, Fundraising, Marketing and/or PR and Communications to make a massive impact across Tayside and support Archie in its mission to support children and families.
The Archie Foundation exists to improve experiences and outcomes for children and their families with healthcare and/or bereavement support needs. Established in 2000, Archie was created to support the construction of the new Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. Since then, the charity’s reach has extended to include the Highlands and Tayside.
The mission - Transforming experiences and outcomes in healthcare
and bereavement for local children and families
The entry of The Archie Foundation to Tayside centred around the highly successful £2m Appeal to help create a new Children’s Theatre Suite in Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital, which opened in 2022. The local community rallied behind the Archie appeal to support this important project, which is transforming the experiences of undergoing an operation for hundreds of children each year by providing purpose-built, child-friendly facilities. Recent developments have seen the introduction of the Child Bereavement Service to Tayside and the initiation of further projects to support NHS Tayside facilities.
This role
The Business Development and Fundraising Manager, based in Dundee, will be the face of Archie’s across the entire Tayside Region. They will be the driving force behind raising awareness and generating income. They will use their imagination, passion and skills to build relationships, to lead and manage fundraising activities and to build sustainable income streams to support Archie’s work of The Archie Foundation, to transform the lives of children and families.
The successful candidate will go on to engage constantly with beneficiaries of the charity as well as key stakeholders, including the NHS and Education Sectors. They will organise and lead flagship fundraising projects and events, engaging with local community groups, and delivering presentations to boost involvement. They will work closely with corporate supporters to create win-win partnerships and to enhance the charity’s profile through effective PR and communications. They will have the skills to recruit and inspire volunteers to support the Archie Foundation’s fundraising efforts. They will ensure that every supporter of Archie, whether a major philanthropist or a first-time fundraiser, feels valued and informed about the impact their contribution makes to the lives of children and families.
The ideal candidate for this position will be charismatic and engaging, optimistic with lots of energy and passion. They will enjoy and excel in working with different types of people in many different contexts. They will have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as being organised and efficient. They will be able to work proactively and flexibly, to self-manage, complete and follow up on actions agreed. They will also be resilient, to bounce back when challenges occur.
The Archie Foundation welcomes and encourages applications from different backgrounds for this key position of Business and Development and Fundraising Manager. Whether your experience has been in fundraising, marketing and/or PR/communications, show us and tell us how you work with a customer focus and how you can bring this to make the difference in Tayside for children and families, when they need it most.