Deputy Director - Public and Engagement

Hybrid

Income, Communications and Policy

£73,835.55

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We are recruiting for a Deputy Director of Public Income and Engagement to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Deputy Director - Public Income and Engagement Location: Hybrid Salary: £73,835.55 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full-time, Fixed term (18 months)
Hours: 37.5

Refuge is looking for an ambitious and strategic leader to join our Income, Communications & Policy Directorate as Deputy Director, Public Income and Engagement. This is a key leadership role at an exciting point in our journey, as we transform how we engage supporters, campaigners, donors and the wider public to grow income, deepen engagement and maximise our impact for survivors of domestic abuse.

Reporting to the Director of Income, Communications & Policy, you will lead the development and delivery of Refuge's audience-led public engagement strategy, bringing together brand, communications, audience growth and supporter engagement teams around shared objectives. You will drive organisational change, embed new ways of working and help shape a more integrated, insight-led approach to public engagement. We're looking for a highly collaborative senior leader with experience delivering transformational growth across fundraising, communications and audience engagement, alongside excellent stakeholder management, strategic thinking and change leadership skills.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future direction of one of the UK's leading charities supporting survivors of domestic abuse. You will play a pivotal role in shaping Refuge's next phase of growth, working with talented colleagues across the organisation while helping to ensure even more survivors can access the support they need.

Closing date: 9.00am on 2 November 2026

Interview date: 25 November 2026

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.