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University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement

Senior Major Gifts Fundraiser
(known at Oxford as Senior Development Executive – Humanities)

In 2025 Oxford will open its new home for humanities, the state-of-the-art Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. This is an opportunity to join the University’s Humanities Development team as we work to secure philanthropic support for scholarships, academics and the capital project.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

We are looking for a new senior fundraiser to join our energetic team to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities.  Oxford is the world’s leading university for humanities teaching and research. When it opens, the Schwarzman Centre will bring together seven faculties from the division under one roof for the first time. The University’s scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion & the arts – from the earliest civilisation to the present day – enriches our understanding of humankind, and informs how we engage with historic issues and contemporary concerns.

About the Role:

This fundraiser will work closely with senior academics in the Humanities Division. The post will focus primarily on funding for posts, scholarships and access and outreach in the academic faculties. An interest and appreciation for the arts and humanities is essential.

To Be Successful You’ll Need:

• To be an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts and the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k-£1m+
• Confidence to work with people from a range of backgrounds, both internally and externally
• The ability to think creatively in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship

Salary:

Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with possible extension to £59,421, plus an Oxford University weighting of £1,500 per annum (pro-rata).

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 Application process:

• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal.
• Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 3 October 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 17 October 2024, in person in Oxford.

We are also seeking a Grade 7 Development Executive with the Humanities major gifts team (vacancy ID 175415), also closing on 3 October. Candidates should have the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k to £500k. For more information about this role, please click ‘Apply’, or go to bit.ly/3XtcAdQ

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who is committed to help Arty-Folks flourish within both the mental health and creative sector in Coventry and Warwickshire.  You will hold fast to all that is unique and special about Arty-Folks. 

Our new CEO will build the team and organisational structure that will take Arty-Folks forward as we transition from our current CEO and Founder who is retiring in the next 2 years.Since the pandemic, Arty-Folks has more than tripled the number of people we support, and demand for our service that provides immediate access continues to grow. Our new CEO will lead our expansion plans. In preparation, we have strengthened our fundraising securing multi-year grants setting the platform for growth.

The role requires strategic leadership and operational oversight that ensure the charity's growth and ability to handle increasing demand, while maintaining the high quality of its services. It is essential that as the head of a small team our CEO is closely connected to our day-to-day operations whilst maintaining a strategic viewpoint that drives innovation, co-production, fundraising, and collaborations.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Committed and passionate about mental health, the visual arts, and putting people first.
• Leadership experience & team mgt.
• Ability to create plans, budget and manage financial controls
• Demonstrable success in fundraising.
• Experience of working in a similar sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Coventry / Warwickshire area.

Responsibilities

Strategy

• Working with the Board to articulate a clear and compelling vision for growth with realistic and measurable goals for scaling our program and social impact.
• Communicating effectively between the Board of Trustees and our team, and ensuring daily activities align with the organisation's strategic plan and KPI’s.
• Working with the Board of Trustees to mitigate organisational risks and enable decisions that will protect against major business disruption
• Ensuring business plans progress efficiently ensuring required resources are available.
• Developing effective collaborations with VCSE organisations, the NHS, Public Health and community partners to provide our members access to a wide range of services.

Stability

• Overseeing the development and optimisation of the organisation's infrastructure, including technology, facilities, and human resources, to support increased capacity.
• Overseeing the robust financial management of our finances to ensure long-term sustainability, compliance, and efficiency.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that builds and nurtures strong relationships with existing and prospective funders.
• Building capacity by recruiting top talents as Trustees, staff or volunteers, offer training and support to equip them with the skills needed and to develop their leadership skills.
• Supporting our staff team with professional development, good working conditions, supportive management, and regular performance appraisals.

Scalability

• Ensuring evidence-based systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of our service are implemented, using service user data and feedback to make informed decisions and adjustments.
• Writing high quality impact reports that are comprehensive, transparent, and well-structured to effectively communicate outcomes and social return on investment.

You will be supported by and work alongside our Artistic Director who will be stepping down from her current CEO role.

Annual Holiday - 29 days including statutory holidays (pro rata)
Probationary Period - 6 months

Rate of pay - £40,000 per annum pro rata (£24,000 for 3 days/wk)
The company has a pension scheme with NEST.
CEO reports to Arty-Folks Board of Trustees

Employment terms
Employment with Arty-Folks will be subject to the following checks prior to a start date:

• A satisfactory police record check to include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Receipt of satisfactory references
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

How to Apply
It is requested that you include a covering letter with your CV demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.We will conduct a rolling interview process so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please read our full recruitment pack on our website.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 16th October.

20/20 Levels seek a new COO as they strive for a more inclusive and empowered society where equal access to opportunities is not just an aspiration but a reality!

They are a purpose-driven charity committed to empowering and supporting young Black and racially underrepresented individuals in their journey towards meaningful employment and business success. Their vision is to forge a society where opportunities are abundant, reaching every young person irrespective of their race or socioeconomic background.

Established in 2013, they are tackling youth unemployment and leading the way to a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the UK. Through training programmes, mentorship, and career support, they empower young people from ethnic minorities and low socioeconomic backgrounds to flourish in the workplace. They also support employers to help create an environment conducive to the growth and development of young people (Gen Z). Since their launch, they have directly supported over 2,500 young people.

They now seek a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to form the start of a strong executive team, focusing on strategic growth, operational excellence and driving performance to guarantee transformative programmes.

You will bring an entrepreneurial approach, be skilled in programme growth, financially literate, and experienced in the organizational management of a growing charity.

With exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of building relationships and leading teams, you will be responsible for programme and operational development, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring optimum performance and impact metrics for programme delivery staff.

The role will bridge strategy and operations, overseeing and optimising the charity's operations, finance, and governance to enable programme growth andscale for more continued success.

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as second in command, you will co-shape and own the implementation plan of the 20/20 Levels Strategy.

If you are excited to play your part in helping 20/20 Levels into the next chapter of development and growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 16th October.

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

IRW is recruiting for the position of ‘Director of People & Culture' to join its dynamic People and Culture Division based in its offices in Birmingham, UK. The organisation is operating to hybrid working model.

The purpose of the role is to:

•Deliver a focused HR service to provide strategic direction and leadership to support the organisation-wide HR planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the overall organisational objectives are achieved. 

•Strengthen IRW’s relations with the wider community to consolidate and develop the visibility and image of the organisation. 

•Facilitate professional and systematic communication and cooperation between the different parts of the IRW family to ensure maximum impact of the organisation’s work. 

•Lead on the development, implementation and regular review of the divisional strategy, policies & procedures, processes, work plans and systems to achieve the agreed divisional objectives. 

•Lead, manage and develop staff in order to ensure that the divisional is capable of fully achieving its agreed targets, and to provide HR specialist and strategic advice to partners as and when required.

The successful candidate must have or be:

•CIPD membership at Chartered or Fellow level or equivalent experience

•Sound understanding of UK employment law is essential

•Sound understanding and proven experience of HR processes, including but not limited to, change management, organisational development, ER case work, resourcing, compensation and benefits, policy development

•Proven experience of HR business partnering and substantial skills and experience of HR management at a senior level within in a large organisation

•A good understanding, commitment and sympathy with Islamic Relief’s Values, principles and mission

•Proven ability and experience in people and activity management as well as delegating roles and authority in a way in which enables teams to reach their targets/objectives

•Proven experience of developing and implementing strategies and work plans which help to deliver the wider organisational objectives

•Ability to guide staff development towards achieving key performance indicators

•Demonstrable experience in consultative team approaches to decision-making and innovation which motivates and drives teams forward

•Proven ability and experience in analysing data which enables sound conclusions and recommendations to be drawn to work in a way which always considers long-term goals whilst maintaining an overview of its immediate situation

•Track record of working in partnership with senior leadership teams, based on a coaching approach

• Up-to-date knowledge of current employment legislation, awareness of forthcoming employment legislation

•High level of competence in all aspects of managing employee relations

•Sound financial and time management which enables strategic goals to be achieved within budgetary constraints

•Ability and motivation to travel within UK and internationally if required

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references
• This post is classed as Social Media Profile Level One (Senior Ambassador) under IRW’s Personal Social Media Policy. The postholder must disclose their social media accounts and must represent IRW in an acceptable way online, in accordance with the policy.

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Chief Executive | The Sherborne Dorset via Peridot Partners

Use your visionary and inspirational leadership to take the lead as Chief Executive of The Sherborne, a new and exciting arts destination venue in Dorset.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Location: Sherborne

About The Sherborne

The Sherborne is a newly established arts destination funded by the exceptional generosity of Michael and Sally Cannon. Set within the beautifully restored Grade 1 Georgian Sherborne House, The Sherborne offers a multifunction art gallery and studio space, a state-of-the-art Pavilion for events, performances and film, a restaurant, bar, shop, workspace and a sculpture garden in a natural amphitheatre. Plans are in hand to add a community and educational facility.

About the role

We seek a dynamic Chief Executive to lead its strategic and operational vision. The successful candidate will be responsible for devising, implementing and leading a comprehensive five-year strategic (2024-2029) business plan, ensuring the commercial activities and fundraising efforts underpin the artistic and cultural programme within defined financial parameters.

Who we are looking for

The Sherborne seeks a Chief Executive with extensive strategic leadership experience in arts or not for profit organisations, possessing deep knowledge in planning, business development, financial management and team building. The ideal candidate will have a passion for art, proven success in fundraising and financial growth, exceptional communication skills and the ability to serve as a key ambassador while leveraging social media and digital technology to promote The Sherborne's vision.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October 2024.

We are seeking a senior leader with experience with 5-6 figure fundraising but that can be within any of trusts & foundations, corporate and/or major donors.

Head of Development
Salary £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Hybrid - London/Home

This role comes at an exciting time with the opportunity to lead the growth of MQ’s Development Team as we expand our capacity across all these areas of income generation. MQ currently has at least one role under each area and there is desire, supported by the board of trustees, for further recruitment to strengthen each as needed.

We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).

Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:

• Provide inspirational leadership to the MQ Development Team, managing the current team of five to deliver our £3m 2025 budget
• Develop, oversee and actively lead the implementation of a fundraising strategy which exploits a wide range of fundraising opportunities, maintains diverse and sustainable income streams, and builds the organisation’s unrestricted income capacity to meet its aims and objectives.
• Lead by example, personally building and managing a pool of 6 figure prospects to deliver against targets within your area of speciality (major donor, trusts and/or corporates), with a focus on new business across the team
• Potential to help MQ expand its high value fundraising on an international scale
• Collaborate across MQ’s teams, including Research, Marketing and Finance, to develop MQ’s list of fundraising products and proposals
• Refine and deliver MQ’s high value tracking and reporting on financial and activity KPIs, working closely with the Senior Data and Compliance Manager and using our CRM, Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Build and monitor annual Development Team income and expenditure budgets and work with MQ’s Executive to provide regular updates against progress and reforecasting as needed
• Drive innovation in fundraising activity in order that MQ can stand out – improving current approaches but also developing new behaviours, projects and activities to win new funding through excellent stewardship and cultivation
• Capitalise on the expertise and networks of MQ’s senior volunteers, including working closely with MQ trustees and other Development Team colleagues to maximise existing opportunities for introductions, including the Lord Mayor’s Appeal
• Develop MQ’s ability to carry out targeted and systematic research to establish new high value prospects utilising existing networks, the MQ database, search engines and referrals

About you:

This role is for you, if you have fundraising experience with grants and foundations as well as corporate fundraising and/or new business acquisition experience. This means you will have experience in stewarding and securing new gifts from foundations as well as researching new opportunities to apply for funds.

You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors.

You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.

We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-focused.

Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven Leadership Experience

• Strong track record of leading and managing teams effectively.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve targets.
• Experience in building and growing teams.

High-Value Fundraising Expertise

• Demonstrated success in securing 5-6 figure donations from trusts, foundations, corporates, and/or major donors.
• Ability to build and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience in the Mental Health Sector

• Understanding of mental health research and its importance.
• Existing contacts within the mental health or healthcare sector.

International Fundraising Expertise

• Experience in organising and executing high-value stewardship events.
• Ability to leverage events for donor engagement and fundraising.

What we’re offering you:

In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. We operate a hybrid working scheme (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Closing date: 29/09/2024

Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our careers portal where you can complete your application for this position.

We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits

Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.

Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.

Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.

Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.

Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.

Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.

Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.

Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.

Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. The Head of HR also runs internal development sessions for all staff through our training programme, MQ Academy.

No agencies please.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week or part-time (0.8FTE)

Salary: £50,000 starting salary with annual increments based on tenure

Contract: Permanent

Medact brings together health workers to fight for health justice. We recognise that health injustice is driven by political, social and economic conditions, and we mobilise the health community to take action to achieve systemic change, working together towards a fairer, better, safer world.

We address some of the most pressing national and global threats to health and wellbeing including climate change, human rights abuses, militarism, nuclear weapons, institutional racism, and rising health and social inequality. We are a member-led organisation, and our members are made up of people who work in health and social care including nurses, doctors, midwives, and clinical researchers. We strive to embed anti-oppressive politics in our work and governance.

Medact has grown significantly over the last five years and is in an exciting new period as an organisation. As we develop our next five-year strategy we are looking to refine our campaigning and organising practice and grow our membership base to secure long lasting victories in our campaigns for health justice. 

About the role 

The new Executive Director will be responsible for leading the organisation in developing a new strategy to guide us through the next phase growth, while leading the team through an new political climate.

Grants fundraising is of particular importance to the role, and the successful candidate will be the lead person responsible for securing funding for our campaigning and organising work and maintaining strong relationships with donors. 

Our Executive Director will lead an experienced team and an organisation that deeply values collaborative working, consultative decision making, and a commitment to transparency. 

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about addressing health, climate, racial and economic injustice and the health impacts of conflict and militarisation, and who understands the vital role that health professionals have in making the connections between these issues and working for peace, to make the world a better, fairer and safer place.

You will have an understanding of the national and international framework within which Medact operates, and you will be able to demonstrate that your values and politics align with those of our organisation. Ideally you will have experience of working in health or with health workers, so that you have an appreciation of the culture within which they work and the potential of their contribution.

You will have strong leadership skills so that, valuing the collaborative approach of our team and respecting varying views, you are able to arrive at clear decisions. You will also have a track record in fundraising in similar fields and a good knowledge of a range of potential supporters.

We are open to applicants interested in applying for this role as a job share between two people. Please include in your application (i) your proposal for sharing the essential responsibilities of the role, (ii) considerations you think are key for sharing a role of this nature and seniority, and (iii) any proposed breakdown of time between post-holders.

Key dates:

Closing date: Monday October 7th, 9am

Interviews: w/c Nov 4th – w/c Nov 11th, date tbc

Our recruitment principles

Medact aims to be an inclusive and supportive employer, and we recognise that recruitment processes don’t work for everyone. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in the NGO sector, and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We welcome applications from people with marginalised identities or lived experience of the issues Medact works on. If you have any questions or uncertainties about this position, and whether you are right for it, please do get in touch!

Title: Director of Strategic Development

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week  (flexible working hours considered)

Location: Hybrid working between London office and remote. 

At Big Change we know that great things happen when you build connections, trust and relationships, and enable people to learn together. If you have an innate ability to forge meaningful connections across diverse fields and you are experienced working for organisations focused on systems change, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Strategic Development who will play a pivotal role in advancing Big Change’s mission. You will be accountable for cultivating a purpose-led partnership portfolio, taking responsibility for securing funding (£2m+) and further activating our community of supporters. You will be motivated to grow the organisation but not just for the sake of it; the value of your work will revolve around catalysing and deepening impact with a long-term outlook for the work we do.

This position involves working closely with our existing community of entrepreneurial major donors and funders as well as spotting new opportunities at the intersection of our expert team, innovative projects and expansive network. We have big aims around systems change and transformation so we’re growing our team in order to bring skills and experience in this space. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading partnership and programme development, working collaboratively with a focus on achieving sustainable outcomes. If you’d like to lead alongside a visionary and collaborative team then this will a great role for you.

About Big Change

Big Change is unashamedly hopeful for a future in which all young people can thrive in life. We know that the issues many young people face are multilayered and inter-connected, and the systems around them need to change in big and multidimensional ways. This is why we find and invest in the people leading change, backing projects and funding early-stage ideas with high impact potential. And why we provide opportunities for our community to connect, learn and act together. Our expert and committed team bring people together to spark lasting change.

Big Change Benefits:

• £1000 Learning and Development Allowance

• Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes

• Flexible working

• Pension scheme with up to 5% matched by Big Change

• Monthly phone allowance

• Wellbeing allowance

• Unlimited annual leave policy 

• Volunteering days

The Role

Accountabilities

1. Strategic Partnerships Development:

• Work closely with the senior leadership and development team to embed a long-term partnerships strategy.

• Take overall responsibility for Big Change’s income, driving the growth of a portfolio of partners that sets us up to achieve our mission, pre-empting and thoughtfully managing any tension between commercial and impact drivers.

• Qualify, develop, and manage relationships with strategic partners across the system, including complementary delivery partners, trusts, foundations, businesses, non-profit organisations and governmental agencies.

• Work with leaders in each area of the organisation to develop a strong model for partnerships linked to impact.

• Lead the creation of partnerships that enable experimentation and launch new ventures and projects.

• Negotiate and formalise partnership agreements that bring in resources, expertise, and influence to advance organisational goals.

• ​​Lead by example with a fresh, creative and open-minded approach to partnerships.

2. Pipeline Development:

• Design and execute a comprehensive income development plan that aligns with the organisation’s goals and priorities.

• Lead on pursuits for funding opportunities through grants, major gifts, corporate sponsorships and other revenue streams.

• Work closely with the finance, impact and community teams to align fundraising efforts with project needs and organisational priorities.

• Track and report on fundraising progress, ensuring transparency and accountability in all pipeline development activities.

• Deliver on annually agreed revenue targets without compromising the integrity of the charity.

• Employ a robust control environment (e.g. policies and contract management), manage risks and implement risk mitigation strategies in relation to all fundraising and awareness raising activity.

3. Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead and mentor a team focused on partnerships and development in a systemic context, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Champion continual professional development and support team members to grow and build their skills and careers.

• Foster an organisational-wide partnership mindset, responsible for sharing the knowledge, inspiration and tools.

• Manage departmental budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and use of resources.

• Contribute to the organisation's strategic direction.

• Develop, inspire and motivate others to fulfil their potential and foster collaboration across Big Change and its community.

4. Partner & Funder Engagement:

• Provide overall vision and leadership that inspires ongoing support for Big Change across our supporter network.

• Along with the wider team, develop and implement strategies to further deepen relationships with major donors and partners including individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

• Lead efforts to steward major gifts and multi-year funding commitments for new and ongoing projects.

• Oversee tailored stewardship to major donors, ensuring their ongoing engagement and satisfaction with their contributions.

• Collaborate with the CEO and Trustees to identify and approach new prospects.

5. External Communication and Advocacy:

• Inspire stakeholders by expertly representing Big Change at events and external engagements.

• Define and communicate value propositions with ambition and deep insight.

• Advocate for the organisation's work within the philanthropic and broader social impact community.

• Collaborate with the communications team to enhance the organisation’s visibility and reputation through strategic messaging and outreach.

Skills / capabilities:

• Proven ability to develop and manage high-impact partnerships in a systems-change context.

• Team leadership experience with a focus on inclusivity, learning, development and collaboration.

• Strong track record in major gift fundraising and donor engagement.

• Experience of empowering managers within a team to take ownership of goals and priorities, and ensure that teams collaborate and share best practice effectively.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to see potential synergies between seemingly unrelated fields that leads to exciting collaborations and novel approaches to complex problems.

• Ability to establish and manage effective working relationships with people of all working styles, backgrounds and industry-experience.

• Excellent organisational and strategic planning skills and the ability to assess, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload under pressure and with tight deadlines across different multi-disciplinary teams.

• Proven ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Creative, entrepreneurial self-starter with initiative, confidence, drive, and flexibility to deal with unexpected situations in a dynamic organisation.

Qualifications / experience

• 3+ years leading a high-performing strategic partnerships team, preferably within a philanthropic or non-profit organisation.

• Experience leading teams that consistently meet 7-figure annual funding targets.

• Experience in launching and managing new ventures or projects.

• Understanding of approaching complex problems with systems change methodologies.

• Strategy design and delivery.

• Confidence and experience navigating varied funder landscapes (including trusts and foundations, businesses, major donors, government bodies).

• Reporting to senior governance bodies within a charity.

• Experienced in the negotiation and agreement of contracts with valued partners.

Personal Attributes:

• You’re a strategic, long-term thinker with a passion for philanthropy and social impact.

• You are able to connect with people at all levels and from a range of backgrounds. You are comfortable working across different sectors and you are driven to facilitate powerful communications.

• You love to be organised and detail-oriented but are comfortable with emergence and dynamic environments.

• You’re innately collaborative and team-oriented.

• Proactive and results-driven.

• Strong ethical foundations and commitment to the mission of Big Change.