Development Director We are seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising and partnerships for a UK-based children’s charity. Position: Development Director Location: Remote, with occasional travel Salary: £70k per annum Contract: Full time, Permanent The Role: As Development Director, you will be responsible for the charity’s external operations, including fundraising, building relationships with donors, and ensuring that families across the UK have equal access to support. You will report to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and collaborate closely with the Finance Director, who handles internal operations. This role requires a hands-on approach, as the Development Director will also support internal leadership functions, helping to manage and train junior staff, and representing the charity in relationships with funders, corporate partners, and other stakeholders in the palliative care sector. About you: With a proven experience managing a charity, you will be a driven and compassionate leader with a passion for fundraising and a dedication to helping children and families. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage the charity’s fundraising activitiesMaintain and grow relationships with key donors and fundersEnsure children and families nationwide have equitable access to servicesWork with hospices, care providers, and palliative care commissionersFoster partnerships within the wider charity sector and corporate communityWork closely with the Finance Director on internal matters such as HR and financial complianceSupport the training and supervision of junior staff You will also have: Proven experience at a managerial level within a charityStrong track record in fundraising and relationship managementUnderstanding of the health sector, particularly around the challenges faced by children with life-limiting conditionsFamiliarity with palliative and end-of-life care and the organisations operating in that spaceUnderstanding of charity financial management and regulatory requirements Other roles you may have experience of could include; Development Manager, Head of Development, Head of Fundraising, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising Director, Corporate Partnerships Lead, Charity Director, General Manager, Managing Director. #INDNFP
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