This job is with St. James's Place, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Head of St. James's Place Charitable Foundation A rare and outstanding opportunity has arisen for a new Head of the St. James's Place Charitable Foundation. This is a truly exciting time where the successful person will work with the 7 Trustee board members to craft the new direction and strategy. You will provide strategic direction and lead all aspects of the day-to-day operations, including grant giving, fundraising, and marketing activities. Who are we looking for : A leader, mentor, and ambassador who is organised, empathetic, and has high emotional intelligence. An expert in relationship building and communication, with the ability to motivate and influence decision-makers. Responsibilities: Provide strategic direction and action across key areas, including grant-making, fundraising, and engagement Provide strategic direction and support to the Foundation team, ensuring business goals are met Set priorities to guarantee the charity delivers on its purpose and goals Ensure effective grant-giving programmes, conducting due diligence and submitting applications for Trustee consideration Drive the achievement of annual income targets and provide fundraising knowledge and insights to Partners and Employees Promote the Foundation effectively to internal and external collaborators, through communications and presentations Foster positive relationships with senior leaders across SJP and advocate for the Foundation in management and committee meetings Provide 'Secretariat' support to the Board of Trustees, ensuring they are informed and capable of making quality decisions Coordinate Trustee meetings and events Ensure accurate governance, adhering to compliance requirements related to the charity commission and fundraising regulators Job Knowledge: Experience in crafting and delivering impactful charity strategies and business plans Expert knowledge of fundraising, grant making, and marketing at a senior level In-depth understanding of the charity sector Expert in income generation practices Strong budgetary management and control Demonstrable understanding of charity governance requirements Experience in transformation change and Environment and Social Governance is also desirable Willingness to travel for charitable events and meetings The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th January 2025 we will contact all successful applications after this date. We endeavour to hold first stage interviews W/C 13th January and 2nd stage Interviews W/C 27th January