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HEAD OF FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS, Dublin

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Client:

Principal Connections Limited

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

17.08.2025

Expiry Date:

01.10.2025

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Job Description:

Aware is a national organisation providing free support, education and information services to people impacted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. The organisation delivers its services through approximately 300 highly trained volunteers and 50 mental health professional contractors. In 2024, Aware supported in excess of 40,000 people through our range of Support, Education & Information services. A therapeutic counselling service has also been launched, which is free of charge to people who are seeking support for mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Aware will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025 and is one of Ireland's most well-known and respected charities.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Aware is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Fundraising & Communications to join its Senior Management Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering an integrated fundraising and communications strategy to meet Aware's ambitious goals for income generation, public awareness, and service engagement.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team and oversee all fundraising activities, including statutory and non-statutory income streams (corporate, philanthropic, events, donations, and community fundraising). They will also take full ownership of Aware's brand, external communications, digital content, and public relations, ensuring consistency of messaging and strong stakeholder engagement.

Depression is one of the leading causes of disease burden in Ireland, and Aware plays a vital role in supporting the recovery of tens of thousands of people across the country each year. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior professional who shares Aware's mission and brings a passion for storytelling, income growth, and building strong, lasting partnerships.

REQUIREMENTS

Suitably qualified and interested candidates should have extensive experience managing and delivering revenue generation in a multi-channel environment, ideally including corporate and philanthropic partnerships, community fundraising, and events. Experience in the not-for-profit sector is desirable but not essential.

A strong background in communications is required, including the development and implementation of communications strategies, media and PR management, and digital content creation. Financial acumen, including cashflow and P&L oversight, is essential.

Applicants should have a minimum of 8 years' professional experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a collaborative leader with a strong commitment to the mission and values of Aware.

REMUNERATION

A competitive remuneration package will be on offer to successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe that you meet the requirements necessary to take on this important role, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae via the available 'Apply Option' in strictest confidence, for the attention of Mark Middleton, Partner of our retained executive search partners, Principal Connections - executive search on or before 12 noon on Friday 15th August 2025.

For a confidential discussion please contact Mark Middleton on +353 (0)1 703 88 03.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this important appointment process.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process.

Only applications submitted through the available online application options or via the email address provided where a print advertisement will be considered.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and/or assessments deemed appropriate to the process.

ABOUT PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONS

Principal Connections is a leading executive search and leadership consulting firm serving organisations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally. We are also part of Agilium Worldwide LLC (Est. 1984), independently ranked one of the world's top global executive search groups. (55+ offices, 30+ countries, 250+ consultants).

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