Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications
British Asian Trust
Hybrid, 2 days per week in White City, West London
£120,000
The British Asian Trust is a unique organisation, established in 2007 by His Majesty The King when he was the Prince of Wales, together with a group of British Asian entrepreneurs and business leaders. They wanted to address poverty, inequality and injustice in South Asia by creating a different kind of organisation – embracing partnerships with the private sector, disrupting the traditional development agenda through impact investing and social finance, and galvanising the wider diaspora to bring about systemic and sustainable change at scale.
THE ROLE
We are now at a pivotal stage in our development and expect to enhance our trajectory of success by growing and diversifying our income streams and further increasing our impact. To help achieve this we are now seeking an exceptional and highly accomplished individual to be our first Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications – a strategic leadership position to lead our income and awareness growth.
We require an ambitious and deeply experienced Executive Director who will bring strategic judgement, excellent leadership and drive integrated working so that our fundraising is fully supported and amplified by our communications strategy, and to achieve our ambitions of growing our income streams in the UK, South Asia and new global markets. The postholder will be a key part of the Senior Management Team, report to the Chief Executive and establish a best-in-class integrated function.
This is a tremendously exciting and distinctive opportunity for an experienced senior leader who can engage, inspire and influence at all levels. You will provide ambition and clear vision to our income growth, our influence and our positioning, bringing a systemic approach to driving delivery, and be able to work at pace in a fast-moving and often ambiguous environment. With excellent interpersonal skills, and credibility at Board level, you will possess strong strategic judgement, and be skilled at leading through change. Finally, as a self-starter, you will have a high capacity for self-reflection and strong resilience.
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Closing date
Monday 14th July 2025
Preliminary interviews
End of July and August 2025 (to allow for candidate availability)
Final Panel interviews
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th September 2025 (tbc)