Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications
About the British Asian Trust
The British Asian Trust is an international development organisation, delivering high quality programmes in South Asia. Since our formation, we have impacted the lives of over 11.8 million people across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka with high-impact interventions to address the subcontinent’s critical unmet needs in areas of livelihoods, mental health, education, child protection and conservation.
In recent years we have experienced substantial growth and increased our impact, with organisational annual turnover increasing from £1m to over £20m. We have achieved this growth through diversifying and expanding our supporter base across different groups and geographies, as well as investing in our staff, programmes and innovative approaches (such as becoming a sector leader in Social Finance). Our growing track record for innovation and delivering impact at scale, alongside our ability to convene and mobilise high-level stakeholders, has enabled us to secure a strong platform for further growth. As we have become more successful, our ambitions have become even greater. We are seeking a highly experienced senior leader who can drive forward the strategy across our committed fundraising and communications teams and create a truly effective and purposeful machine, utilising data, evidence, impact and compelling sales strategies to further galvanise funding and support for our work.
Role overview:
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. As a self-starter, you will have a high capacity for self-reflection and strong resilience.
Job description and how to apply:
We are working with our recruitment partners Starfish to recruit for this role. Please find full job description and details for how to apply via their website.
Closing date for applications: 14 July 2025
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Thank you for your interest in working for the British Asian Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.