Director of Income Generation and Development

Are you looking to take the next step in your career and join a senior leadership team? We are looking for a Director of Development to work closely with the CEO and the Director of Operations.

Position: Director of Development

Location: Leeds, LS9 (home-based during lockdown restrictions)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £34,788 - £38,813

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Generous Annual Leave, 14 Bank Holidays Annually, Special Leave and Flexible Working Policies, Employee Assistance Scheme with Health Assured, Up to 5% match pension contributions, Free Parking, Bike Parking and 15-minute walk from city centre

Closing Date: 20th April

The Role

As Director of Development, you will work with the CEO on fundraising and with members and staff, to develop new and exciting projects which address the organisations aims and deputise for the CEO on aspects of work where necessary.

Key responsibilities include:

• Communications
• Insight
• Partnerships and Projects
• Income Generation
• Line Management

Please note due to current circumstances you will be required to work from home, with desk space at the office available on a booking basis. The charity does anticipate returning to its offices and you will need to be able to travel to Leeds as part of your regular week.

About You

The Director of Development will have the ability to deliver effective and inspiring line management and to mentor and coach at all levels of the organisation using the pillars of its people management framework; Personal Responsibility, Kindness and Fairness, Honesty.

You will have experience of:

• Management in civil society organisation
• Managing and motivating staff
• Working with communities or individual experiencing marginalisation, harm or trauma
• Safeguarding and risk management
• Communications – implementing strategy / campaigns
• Project Management
• Service / Project Design
• Generating Income
• Evaluation and Impact Measurement

In return…

Work for the 2018 Winner of the GSK Impact Award that has an internal aim of excellence and sustainability to ensure all staff are cared for and valued. The charity is proud to be a Mindful Employer, Living Wage Employer and reflective organisation with an ongoing commitment to learning and development. With annual pay reviews, development, regular full staff training away days, team building day and a great benefits package, this truly is a great place to work and grow.

About the Organisation

The charity is a thriving community led organisation, delivering vital support and community development work with Gypsy and Traveller communities in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

You may have experience in areas such as Director, Director of Business Development, Business Development, Corporate Partnerships, Income Generation, Director of Income Generation, Income Generation Manager, Policy, Bids, Tenders, Bid, Service Manager, Service Delivery, Service, Services, Service Team Leader, Director of Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Campaign Manager, Campaign, Bid Manager, Fundraiser, Community, Charity, Traveller, Gypsy, Supporter.