Head of Charity
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9297-26-0078 |
Summary
provide strategic and operational leadership for Gateshead Health Charity, ensuring all activity aligns with the Trusts corporate strategy and priorities lead the refresh, implementation and ongoing review of the charity strategy, including income generation, engagement and impact plans develop and deliver a diverse and sustainable income portfolio, including corporate partnerships, grants, appeals, events and legacy giving be accountable for achieving agreed income, engagement and impact targets and for monitoring performance against these oversee the day to day management of the charity, ensuring effective governance, compliance with charity law and fundraising regulation and adherence to Trust policies act as the Trusts lead adviser on charity governance, providing expert advice to trustees, senior leaders and the Charitable Funds Committee set and manage the charitys annual operational budget and advise on the allocation and use of charitable funds in line with strategic priorities provide line management, leadership and development support to the charity manager and marketing and communications officer lead marketing, communications and engagement activity for the charity in collaboration with the Trust communications team to raise profile and awareness build and maintain strong relationships with clinical leaders, service managers and fund holders to identify opportunities for charitable investment and fundraising develop and manage external relationships with donors, grant making bodies, local businesses, community organisations and third sector partners represent Gateshead Health Charity at internal and external meetings, events and partnership forums, including occasional evenings and weekends ensure robust systems are in place for income management, reporting, impact measurement and evaluation prepare and present clear, timely reports and recommendations for the Charity Operational Group, Charitable Funds Committee and Trustee board promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all charity activity, ensuring fundraising and engagement reflect and serve local communities identify and respond to changes in legislation, policy or sector best practice, adapting plans and approaches as required support the development of business cases and funding proposals that demonstrate value, impact and alignment with Trust priorities