Salary: £73,500 - £80,000 plus Office at Home Allowance (£312 per annum)
Contract: Permanent full or part time will be considered
Location: Hybrid working based in any UK Barnardo s hub remote/flexible working arrangements considered
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: Work/life balance, Buy up to 5 days annual leave, Discounts and cashback from shops, gyms and more via Benefit Portal, Adoption pay
We have an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Director Relationship Fundraising, working for Barnardo s, which seeks to change childhoods and lives. This role will lead the development of strategies, budgets and plans for relationship fundraising, ensuring plans align with collective purpose, organisational strategy and cross organisational objectives, supported by a talented team of 30 people delivering over £15m. Together with the Head of Relationship Fundraising Operations, you will provide oversight across key teams in the function, focusing on driving substantial income growth and managing both reputational and financial risk associated with the full programme.
It is a brilliant time to join Barnardo's who have just launched a new strategy and also rebranded, to clearly articulate their purpose and how they are driving change for children. Excitingly, there is significant scope to increase the engagement and support from philanthropists, trusts, foundations and companies.
To be successful as the Deputy Director Relationship Fundraising, you will need:
* Proven experience in leading the development of strategies, budgets and plans for relationship fundraising teams
* Track record of leading a fundraising function, inspiring your team to deliver optimal performance and income growth
* Ability to collaborate with senior leaders across charitable organisations, to ensure the delivery of shared aims and objectives
* A hands-on fundraising approach, this role will also manage some of the highest-value relationships.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on or email your interest along with your CV to
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