Head of Development and Income

Head of Development and Income We are looking for a highly skilled leader with exceptional capabilities in income generation, writing, budgeting, people management and strategic planning. This is a full-time, remote working role. Position: Head of Development/Income Generation Location: Remote Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £49,727, depending on experience plus 5% pension Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 6th September at 9:00am. Shortlisting is taking place on a rolling basis and the role may close sooner than advertised Interview Date: First interviews will be held on Friday 13th September. Second interviews are expected to be held Wednesday 18th September. The Role We are seeking a Head of Development who will drive the development strategy to deliver a broad and expanded income scale, including corporate sector, trusts, foundations, government, and limited individual donors. Key responsibilities include: Income Generation and Business Development Writing and Budgeting Leadership About You With a proven track record in income generation and business development, you will have exceptional writing skills for bid and proposal development. You will have strong numerical skills and experience in budget creation and management and excellent relationship-building and networking abilities. With the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and various teams, you will be a strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset and have experience in leading and managing high-performing teams. About the Organisation Helping 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems, the charity run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. This is not a traditional school, learning is inspiring, action-based and accessible, supporting people in other ways too, such as funding and mentoring. Working here is engaging, exciting and demanding. If you are someone who enjoys creating solutions and contributing your ideas, you’ll enjoy working here. Benefits include: 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) UK bank holidays 5% employer contribution to your pension Learning & development opportunities All staff have access to Wisdom, an employee wellbeing app Opportunities to train in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid Wellbeing initiatives hosted by our Wellbeing Committee Free eyecare vouchers Regular online socials & weekly catch-ups Team away days twice a year Flexible working is welcomed! Teams based around the UK (as well as in India) Cycle to work scheme Annual season ticket loan If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page, please let us know The organisation is committed to eliminating discrimination and actively encouraging diversity amongst the workforce by developing a staff team that mirrors the rich diversity found in the student population. The charity will not discriminate with reference to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, marital status or disability. However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In the organisations commitment to continue to diversify its teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from people who identify as: being from racialised and minoritised communities and/or LGBTQ and/or disabled, including learning and non-visible disabilities You may have experience in other areas such as Development, Income Generation, Fundraising, Head of Development, Head of Income Generation, Head of Fundraising, Director of Development, Director of Income Generation, Director of Fundraising. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation