Head of Business & Org Dev, DSM Fdn – apply by 20 Jan

Richmond Borough Mind; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in South London is seeking a leader to enhance business development strategies and drive income growth while focusing on youth education regarding drug and alcohol safety. This position offers flexible hours at 0.6 Full Time Equivalent, ensuring strong support from the Head of Operations and Head of Education & Engagement. The ideal candidate must have experience in strategic planning, project management, and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy development and income generation.
• Deep understanding of finance and market conditions.
• Skilled in managing projects and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the team.
• Ensure the charity's successful management.
• Work closely with the Director and Board of Trustees.

Skills

Strategy development

Business development

Financial understanding

Project management

Organisational development

Job description

Salary: £42,187 Full Time Equivalent / Hours 0.6 Full Time Equivalent

This is an opportunity to work with the Director and Board of Trustees of the Foundation to provide strategic leadership to the team on all aspects oforganisational andbusiness developmentwith a long-term income growth strategy.

The Foundationis a drug and alcohol education charity, founded by Fiona and Tim Spargo-Mabbs in 2014 in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Dan having taken ecstasy.The charityaims to support young people to make safe choices and reduce harm, through increasing their understanding of the effects and risks of drugs and alcohol, and improving their life skills & resilience.They work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals, in schools, colleges and communities across the UK.

You’ll work alongside the Head of Operationsand Head of Education and Engagement, to ensure that the Foundation is a well-managed and successful charity with a clear strategic vision.

Suitable candidates will:

• be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol
• have experience of strategy development and delivery,business and work stream development and income generation
• have a deep understanding of financeand market conditions
• be experienced in managing projectsand performance
• be skilled in organisational development and people management.

The role offers 0.6 Full Time Equivalent hours and is primarily based at the charity’s South London office with some opportunities for remote working.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 January 2026.

Interviews will be held on Monday 23February 2026.