Director of Development (maternity cover)

Director of Development

Salary: £63,000-£68,000
Contract: Full-time/0.8, fixed term 12 months

Location: London with office presence required 4 days/week

Deadline: 4 December

Benefits: 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 closure days), 6% pension, early finish Fridays (4.30pm), Staff in FOCUS rewards/prizes

Are you ready to step up in your fundraising career? IntoUniversity is searching for a Director of Development (maternity cover). This award-winning charity runs learning centres in the heart of communities for young people, offering a safe space to learn, explore and succeed.

This role will join the Senior Leadership Team to lead a highly successful fundraising team of 5 to exceed its ambitious fundraising targets (currently £13m per annum). You will manage your own portfolio of strategic donors, lead key meetings with existing and new funders, and support the fundraising team in their different areas of work.

To be successful in the role of Director of Development, you will need:

• Demonstrable experience in a leadership function in charity fundraising, with tactical decision-making skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Multiple examples of strong personal success in raising substantial grants/donations and in managing fundraising growth, and securing income across different funding streams (trusts and/or major donors).
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience of successfully implementing best practice in fundraising systems and processes, from prospecting through to engagement and stewardship.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to info@ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk.

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