Director of Compliance

Client: Not for profit.

Role: Fundraising Compliance Consultant

Hybrid/remote working

Salary: Day rate negotiable

Contract: outside IR35 3 months / part-time

I am working with a large national charity that is looking for a specialist in fundraising and compliance.

Phase 1: Immediate Actions (High Risk)

Address critical compliance risks that could expose the organisation to regulatory, reputational, or legal sanctions.

Examples:Urgent updates to privacy notices and consent wording; removal or revision of high-risk materials; safeguards for vulnerable supporters; review of third-party contracts; and complaints logging.

Phase 2: Medium-Term Actions (Moderate Risk)

Strengthen governance, embed compliance into policies, and align with the November 2025 Fundraising Code. Examples: full data audit; revised policies and training; enhanced third-party oversight; complaints analysis integrated into governance cycles.

Phase 3: Longer-Term Actions (Opportunities)

Recommend ways to optimise fundraising effectiveness while maintaining high standards of compliance and public trust.

Examples: Provide guidance on areas such as soft opt-in provisions, sustainable fundraising practices, quarterly compliance audits, embedding supporter-centric principles, and utilising compliance insights to enhance supporter journeys.

Deliverables and timings

1. Initial Audit Report (within 6 weeks): summary of compliance status, key risks and gaps, urgent remedial actions.
2. Detailed Recommendations & Action Plan (within 8–10 weeks): practical changes to collateral, processes, and policies; training and communications guidance; prioritised timeline for implementation.
3. Presentation / Workshop (within 12 weeks): walkthrough of findings with key stakeholders.

Expertise Required

• Experienced in multiple structures and approaches to delivering Fundraising Compliance Management in large charity settings
• In-depth knowledge of the Fundraising Code of Practice (2019 and forthcoming 2025 edition).
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR, and charity data compliance.
• Proven experience in reviewing charity fundraising communications and collateral.
• Track record of advising on third-party agency compliance and risk management.
• Ability to produce practical, actionable guidance for senior leaders and frontline staff.

Please apply in writing with your up-to-date CV to [email protected]