This is a rare opportunity to join a charity at the very start of its journey. Head of Fundraising and Communications Salary: £60,000-£65,000 Location: Initially from home until opening, with travel for prospect meetings primarily in Wakefield and the surround. Once open, hybrid, with 3 days per week on site. Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours (open to flexible working requests) Benefits: 33 days holiday, pension, professional development This centre will be the newest member of national growing network of state-of-the-art youth centres, giving young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to when school is out. With capital funding secured and construction about to begin, the next critical phase is revenue fundraising. This is more than a fundraising leadership role. It''s an opportunity to build the fundraising and communications function from day one. Initially, you''ll be the driving force behind building a community of around 34 Founder Patrons, each giving £25,000 per year for four years, creating the financial foundation for the organisation''s first years of operation. As opening approaches, you''ll recruit and lead your own team, shaping strategy, culture, and long-term sustainability. We''re looking for someone entrepreneurial, relationship-led and comfortable working independently. You''ll be supported by the national network, an exceptionally successful proven model, and a growing Yorkshire partnership with the centre in Barnsley. What you''ll ..... full job details .....