Communications, Impact and Influence Director
The National Lottery Community Fund
UK-based, flexible
£83,750 - £100,000 per annum
The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest single source of community funding in the UK. We support amazing projects that help to strengthen society and improve lives. National Lottery players raise an incredible £30 million a week for good causes. This money funds projects and activities that transform communities, protect our heritage, and enrich lives. We are proud to be one of 12 distributors responsible for awarding this funding across the UK.
THE ROLE
We are now seeking a Communications, Impact and Influence Director to help deliver our 2024-27 Corporate Plan which places a strong emphasis on making a bigger difference, supporting bolder change in the delivery of the Fund’s ‘It starts with community’ strategy to 2030. This is a newly created role with an emphasis on external engagement, influence and purpose to help bring to life the story of the National Lottery Community Fund; celebrating and promoting the power of communities, helping the communities who need us most to access our funding and leveraging our knowledge and expertise to influence wider societal change.
This is a crucial leadership appointment at a time when we can really evidence our work. As Communications, Impact and Influence Director you will be part of the Senior Management Team and lead our external voice and engagement. You will bring together communications, engagement, reputation, evidence and learning—ensuring we understand our impact, grow our reach, and influence others to act alongside us. Critically, you will play a key role in developing partnerships and drawing in new funding and collaboration opportunities across the UK.
You might already have served in a senior strategic communications, engagement or influence capacity in a government department or public body, or in a funder, charity, or social purpose organisation. Wherever you are, you will provide a clear vision for our communications, bring a systematic approach to delivery, and have the capability to build personal credibility quickly. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, show credibility at Board level, and demonstrate strategic judgement. Importantly, you will bring a collaborative approach in working with our talented and committed teams.
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 2nd June
Preliminary interviews
w/c Monday 9th June and w/c Monday 16th June 2025
Final Panel interviews
w/c Monday 30th June 2025 (tbc)