Deputy Director, Funding Strategy & Practice Lead

The National Lottery Community Fund; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK funding organization is seeking a Deputy Director, Funding Strategy to oversee and enhance its funding strategies and policies. This leadership role involves working across multiple departments and engaging with senior stakeholders to drive initiatives that promote equity and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in grant making, funding strategy development, and leadership within relevant sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience of grant making and philanthropy at a senior level.
• Significant experience in funding strategy development.
• Leadership experience in related departments.
• Experience embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with Board and Committee members.
• Experience working in a UK-wide context.
• Experience within statutory and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core funding strategy capability.
• Drive development of funding strategies and policies.
• Represent the Fund and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify gaps and opportunities in funding strategy.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and experimentation.

Skills

Grant making and philanthropy experience

Funding strategy development

Leadership experience

Embedding equity, diversity and inclusion

Working with senior stakeholders

Experience with non-executive Board

Working across public, private, and voluntary sectors

Understanding of statutory and regulatory frameworks

Job description

A prominent UK funding organization is seeking a Deputy Director, Funding Strategy to oversee and enhance its funding strategies and policies. This leadership role involves working across multiple departments and engaging with senior stakeholders to drive initiatives that promote equity and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in grant making, funding strategy development, and leadership within relevant sectors.