Head of Charity Development

Are you a dynamic leader looking for your next career move and an exciting new challenge?

We are recruiting a talented Head of Charity Development, who will lead the growth and diversification of our Charity Services Department and the operational delivery of a highly skilled and qualified team. This role offers the autonomy and freedom to lead in your own way, to explore your entrepreneurial instincts and build sustainable support options for older people.

We are looking for someone with previous experience of managing multiple service areas as well as business growth using hybrid income sources, and is experienced in using data and market research to shape operational plans. You will be a motivational leader who inspires and supports through coaching for success. Importantly, you will be able to demonstrate clear impact and positive outcomes for people in your previous roles.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Management: Lead and develop a high quality, dynamic team of people to deliver support and services to older people, that reflect the charity’s values of listening, learning and caring. Be committed to the charity’s growth through volunteering opportunities and lifelong learning.

Development and Growth: Work through the operational team to identify opportunities and areas of sustainable growth in line with the Strategic Plan. Shape and develop the charity’s service portfolio to meet the needs of older people and in support of local and national public health, wellbeing, and cultural improvement programmes. Develop and deliver an income generation plan to support the charity’s work.

Impact and Reach: Work alongside the Service Management and operational team to identify and understand the impact our services have on the lives of older people, putting in place performance monitoring and evaluation of services that demonstrates the difference we make.