Director of Funding Development

Parent and Carer Alliance.C.I.C.; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Regular Cam Hub visits (GL11)

Supportive, values-driven team

Job summary

Parent and Carer Alliance C.I.C. seeks a Director of Funding Development to lead our income generation strategy. This hybrid role in Gloucestershire offers 20 hours per week with a salary of £40,000–£50,000 FTE, pro rata for part-time hours.

The post focuses on securing grants, contracts, tenders, and transformational funding to sustain families of children with additional needs. The successful candidate will build funder relationships, develop compelling bids, and work with the CEO and Finance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing substantial funding.
• Experience leading income generation strategies and bids.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with funders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver our fundraising and income generation strategy.
• Secure significant grants, contracts, tenders, and transformational funding.
• Build relationships with funders, stakeholders, and partners.
• Develop compelling funding bids and proposals.
• Support long-term organisational sustainability with senior leadership.

Skills

Fundraising

Bid writing

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Senior stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Job description

Director of Funding Development

20 hours per week Hybrid Working Gloucestershire £40,000-£50,000 FTE dependent on experience. (£21,333-£26,667 pro rata for 20 hours per week based on a 37.5 hour week)

Help us secure the future for families of children with additional needs.

Parent and Carer Alliance C.I.C. is seeking an experienced and ambitious fundraising professional to lead our income generation strategy and drive sustainable growth. We support over 3,600 families across Gloucestershire, ensuring they feel informed, empowered, and connected.

This newly created senior role offers an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference while helping shape the future of a respected, family-led organisation.

What you'll do

• Lead and deliver our fundraising and income generation strategy
• Secure significant grants, contracts, tenders, and transformational funding
• Build relationships with funders, stakeholders, and partners
• Develop compelling funding bids and proposals
• Work closely with our CEO, Finance Director, and Company Secretary to support long-term organisational sustainability

We're looking for someone who has:

• A proven track record of securing substantial funding
• Strong bid-writing and relationship management skills
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach
• The confidence to represent the organisation at a senior level
• A passion for creating positive outcomes for children and families
• Lives in Gloucestershire

What we offer

• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
• Hybrid working with regular visits to our Cam Hub (GL11)
• A supportive, values-driven team
• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing and impactful organisation

• Contract: Initially 1 year
• Closing Date: 23 October 2026