Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Income Officer at Comic Relief.
I am delighted to introduce this exciting opportunity to join our Executive Leadership Team at a defining moment in our organisation’s history. As we shape our strategy for the years ahead, we are ambitious about growing our reach, deepening our impact, and building a stronger, more sustainable future. The Chief Income Officer is newly created position that will play a critical role in making that ambition a reality.
Comic Relief has a remarkable heritage. For four decades, we have brought millions of people together through moments of joy, generosity and shared purpose, raising funds to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing communities in the UK and around the world. But we know that the world is changing, and so must we. We are determined to strengthen our relevance, grow our income, and reach new audiences, supporters and partners.
This role is at the heart of that journey.
We’re creating this role now as part of Comic Relief’s focus on the future, and becoming a more modern, commercially-minded charity. This is a highly strategic role, identifying what our future income portfolio should be, charting a path to get there, and overseeing progress on that path year to year, month to month and day by day. It will require identifying and assessing opportunities, modelling and forecasting, testing and learning.
We are looking for an exceptional leader who can inspire growth across our fundraising portfolio, encompassing public fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships, trusts and foundations, and emerging commercial and other income opportunities. But this is about more than income generation alone. We need someone who can help us build lasting relationships with supporters, unlock new opportunities for growth, and connect our fundraising efforts to a compelling public proposition that inspires people to give. This aligns closely with the role’s responsibility for leading Comic Relief’s income engine and strengthening public fundraising as a foundation of our future success. The Chief Income Officer will therefore play a critical role not only in growing revenue, but in helping Comic Relief strengthen its connection with the public and build the audiences, supporters and partnerships that will sustain our impact for years to come.
The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with commercial acumen, creativity with analytical rigour, and ambition with collaboration. They will work closely with me, the Executive Leadership Team and our Board of Trustees to help shape Comic Relief’s future, ensuring that we are equipped to achieve our goals and maximise our impact.
Above all, we are looking for someone who believes in the power of bringing people together to create change. Someone who is excited by the challenge of building new income streams, growing existing ones, and helping Comic Relief remain a relevant and inspiring force for good for generations to come.
Thank you for considering Comic Relief as the next step in your career. We are genuinely grateful for your interest, and I wish you every success with your application. I look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to Comic Relief.
Warm regards,
Samir Patel
Chief Executive Officer
Comic Relief