Job Description
Director of Fundraising Development
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Director of Development to join the Senior Leadership Team.
The Director of Development is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and provides strategic and operational leadership across all fundraising and income generation activities.
Join a youth social action charity which challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.
Position: Director of Development
Location: London/Hybrid (two days worked from the office or at external events per week and two days from home)
Hours: Part-Time, 4 days per week, 28 hours per week
Salary: £60,000 pro rata (£48,000 for 28 hours)
Duration: Fixed-term (12 months with possibility to extend)
Start date: March-April 2026
Closing Date: 7 January 2025
Interviews: Starting from the week commencing 12 January 2026
The Role
The Director of Development is responsible for leading a dedicated Development team to secure sustainable income from corporates, trusts and foundations, high-net-worth individuals, events, and statutory bodies.
You will collaborate with the SLT colleagues and the Board s Development Committee to drive income growth, strengthen relationships with key supporters, and ensure the organisation s fundraising strategies align with the organisations mission, values, and long-term objectives.
The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of a high-performing team, ensuring fundraising systems, processes, and reporting are effective, accurate, and aligned with best practices.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership of Development
Team Leadership and Management
Major Donor, Corporate and Trusts Management
Systems, Processes and Reporting
External Engagement and Profile Raising
About You
We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and presentation skills and the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
You will have:
Demonstrated commitment to the charity s mission, vision, and values.
Extensive experience in a senior fundraising or development role with a proven record of securing significant corporate, trust, foundation, or major donor partnerships.
Experience leading and managing a fundraising or development team, including performance management and professional development.
Proven track record in managing fundraising income budgets, forecasting, and planning.
Experience of working with senior stakeholders and trustees to secure funding and support.
Experience managing fundraising systems and reporting processes, including Salesforce.
Demonstrable success in achieving challenging fundraising targets.
Experience working in the charity or education sectors, including integrating programme impact into fundraising.
Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates.
Employee Benefits
As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:
Great holiday entitlement
Training including degree-level qualifications
Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%
Free eye tests and £20 off glasses
Interest-free travel season ticket loans
Interest-free bike loans under the Cycle to Work Scheme
Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship
2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing
Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts
Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award
Laptop and mobile phone
Other areas of experience may include Director of Development, Development Director, Director, Fundraising Director, Director of Fundraising, Trusts, Foundations, Major Donor, Corporate, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Head of Fundraising, Income, Director of Fundraising and Development.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
