Charity People are honoured to be working in partnership with the UK’s leading literacy charity, who are searching for an inspirational and passionate fundraising leader to join as their new Director of Development.
* Director of Development
* £85,000 – £90,000 Per Annum
* Permanent, 35 hours per week
* Reports to CEO
* 6 Direct Reports, leading a full department of 20
* As part of our flexible working policy, you will be free to work remotely for the majority of your time if you prefer. However, you will need to be able to be in London when required for events and in person meetings with partners and trustees, team planning days and other duties as part of our senior management team. This will be approximately two or three days per month on average and you will need to cover the cost of your travel.
* Excellent benefits including 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, and generous pension contribution of up to 8%
The role
This key leadership role is at the core of a very successful and ambitious directorate, one that has seen some wonderful achievements across all income streams. This includes award-winning partnerships from the corporate sector, with partners including McDonalds, KPMG and The Premier League, in addition to a fantastic array of trusts and foundations, and strategic relationships with national bodies such as Arts Council of England and the Department of Education.
The Director of Development will continue our impressive growth trajectory and inspire a team of talented and ambitious fundraisers to success. You will work closely with the CEO and fellow members of the Senior Leadership Team, as well as being a key contact for delivery colleagues and programme leads.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate £10m+ income responsibility across their teams.
About you
You will be an experienced and compelling leader, someone who can demonstrate a successful track record building and delivering fundraising strategies. You will need to show success in achieving income growth, and be experienced across several income streams, including managing strategic partnerships from the corporate world, working strategically with national bodies (e.g. Arts Council) and a deep understanding of fundraising campaigns. You will have exceptional communication skills across all audiences, including working at board level, and have an excellent understanding of financial planning and reporting. You will be a natural leader, who can engage, motivate and inspire the development department, and play a key part in building a strong and inclusive organisational culture, as part of our ED&I commitments.
To apply
To find out more information and to register your interest, please send your updated CV to Kevin Croasdale (kevin@charitypeople.co.uk) from our recruitment partner, Charity People. If your profile fits what we’re looking for we’ll be in touch with lots more details and to arrange a follow up meeting.
Key Dates
Deadline for Applications : Tuesday 22nd April 2025
First round interviews: Week commencing 5th May 2025 – 1 hour max per candidate
Second round interviews -Wednesday 14th May, in-person
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process works for you.
For over thirty years, we’ve recruited extraordinarily talented people into rewarding and vital positions on behalf of some of the biggest and smallest non-profit organisations in the UK and internationally. We also work in partnership with organisations that support diversity in the workplace, recognising the need for continual diverse partnerships in our work. We’re proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for many Charities, Universities, Membership bodies and Institutes