Head of Development and Sustainability

NORTH STAFFS MIND; England; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a visionary Head of Development & Sustainability to drive growth and secure sustainable income streams. This role involves spearheading fundraising efforts, forging strategic partnerships, and leading a dedicated team to enhance mental health support in the community. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you'll play a crucial part in shaping the future of mental health services, ensuring that everyone in need receives the support they deserve. Join this dynamic organization and make a meaningful impact in the lives of many.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Gifted Christmas leave

Gifted birthday leave

Excellent staff satisfaction

Regular CPD workshops

Flexible working approach

5% contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fundraising and income generation.
• Experience in managing teams and developing strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of income diversification strategies.
• Manage and mentor the development and sustainability team.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and community organizations.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Fundraising

Partnership Development

Team Leadership

Bid Writing

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for mental health and a talent for driving growth? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Development & Sustainability to help shape the future of our charity. This is your chance to spearhead fundraising, forge strategic partnerships, and ensure long-term impact for those who need us most. If you thrive on innovation, sustainability, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave per annum
• Gifted the Christmas period as leave
• Gifted your birthday (or alternative) as additional leave
• Be part of a people-focused organisation with excellent staff satisfaction results
• Regular CPD workshops
• Flexible approach to working
• 5% contributory pension scheme

Overview

The team here at North Staffs Mind has been very busy over the last few years. Responding to the changing mental health needs of local people during a global pandemic and the subsequent economic downturn has certainly kept us on our toes.

We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect and have bold and exciting ambitions for the future.

As we plan the creation of a new mental wellbeing hub in Stoke-on-Trent and continue to expand our service offer into neighbouring Cheshire, the Head of Development and Sustainability will complement our senior leadership team in striving to achieve this.

This post will focus on helping us secure more sustainable income streams – whether by fundraising, funding/tender opportunities or helping us to develop our range of services that support the mental wellbeing of local businesses and their employees.

You will proactively seek out and evaluate potential funding sources and partnerships that match our organisational purpose – working with our management team to develop and deliver services and solutions that meet current and future need.

You can learn more about us and how you can help us grow by reaching out for an application pack.

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Job title: Head of Development and Sustainability

Reports to: Chief Executive

Based at: Head office, Marsh Street, Hanley and Winsford

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £46,000 gross per annum

This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in a relatable field.

Due to travel between meetings and the Staffordshire/Cheshire geography, a full driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development, implementation and delivery of an income diversification and generation strategy, including our corporate training offer, trusts and funds, tendering for commissioned services, corporate partnerships and community activities to secure sustainable, diverse and high value funding streams.
2. Work as an active part of the senior leadership team to recognise and respond to emerging strategic issues and risks, and lead our response across the organisation, with partners and equally with the Mind federation.
3. Lead on bid writing opportunities and coordinate tender submissions.
4. Foster relationships with community stakeholders, local businesses, and other organisations to strengthen the charity's presence and support network.
5. Line manage, mentor, and lead the development and sustainability team, including the Training Manager, Fundraising Lead, Income and Engagement Lead and Influence and Participation Lead, providing guidance and support in achieving individual and collective goals.
6. Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that aligns with North Staffs Mind’s values.
7. Support the Fundraising Lead in developing and implementing a multi-faceted fundraising strategy to secure funding from various sources, including individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and government grants.
8. Support the Income and Engagement Lead in building and maintaining relationships with existing donors while actively cultivating new partnerships and funding opportunities.
9. Support the Training Manager to develop and expand the current training offer, ensuring quality of content and delivery, ability to respond to client need and producing effective results/awareness raising for customers of the service.
10. Support the Influence and Participation Lead in ensuring that service user engagement is embedded into strategy, as well as general service delivery.
11. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and effective donor stewardship strategies, to ensure that our donors feel valued and are kept apprised of the impact that donations and grants make to people experiencing mental health issues.
12. Lead on the development, implementation and delivery of an external communications, PR and marketing strategy which uses multiple channels to reach out to external audiences raising awareness of mental health issues, sharing impactful stories and encouraging access to our services, income generation and community engagement.
13. Develop an external stakeholders engagement strategy that ensures maximum engagement with key political influencers, organisations and stakeholders, including local councils, partner organisations, and senior figures within the NHS.
14. Provide clear leadership across North Staffs Mind, working with a collaborative approach and delivering on our values, to embed our culture, meet our strategic objectives and ensure organisational cohesion.