Head of Partnerships and Development

TipTopJob; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Head of Partnerships and Development to spearhead strategic initiatives in partnership building and fundraising. This pivotal role involves overseeing the Volunteer Centre and managing infrastructure support services, ensuring impactful volunteering opportunities that enhance community resilience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cross-sector collaboration and fundraising, with a passion for empowering local communities. Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in Ealing and Hounslow, and help drive meaningful change through effective partnerships and innovative support services.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
• Successful track record in fundraising and developing collaborative bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead partnership building and fundraising initiatives across sectors.
• Manage the Volunteer Centre and oversee infrastructure support services.

Skills

Partnership Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Fundraising

People Management

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Job description

Location: Flexible / Hybrid

Salary: A GBP 35,000 - A GBP 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)

Contract: 1-year fixed-term

Our client is a registered local charity supporting voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Ealing for over 30 years and in Hounslow since 2012.

The Role

The Head of Partnerships and Development will lead EHCVS's work in partnership building, consortia development, fundraising, volunteering, and infrastructure support across Ealing and Hounslow. This strategic role will oversee the Volunteer Centre, manage infrastructure support services, and coordinate the delivery of Voice Networks. The postholder will lead collaborative fundraising and sponsorship initiatives and will line manage the Volunteer Manager and the Funding and Group Development Manager to ensure integrated delivery across volunteering, capacity building, and community development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships and Consortia

• Lead EHCVS's approach to building and sustaining partnerships across the voluntary, statutory, health, and corporate sectors.
• Develop and coordinate consortia that deliver joint programmes and attract collaborative funding.
• Represent EHCVS in strategic forums, influencing local policy and system change.

Oversight of the Volunteer Centre and Volunteering Infrastructure

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Volunteer Centre.
• Secure funding and sponsorship to strengthen and sustain the volunteering infrastructure.
• Promote inclusive, impactful volunteering opportunities that contribute to health, wellbeing, and community resilience.
• Line manage the Volunteer Manager to ensure high-quality delivery and development.

Infrastructure Support Services

• Lead EHCVS's infrastructure support offer, including training, governance, funding advice, and organisational development.
• Develop partnerships and collaborative funding opportunities to expand support for voluntary and community groups.
• Ensure services are responsive, sector-led, and strategically aligned.
• Line manage the Funding and Group Development Manager to support strong VCS delivery across the boroughs.

Voice Networks Leadership

• Manage and coordinate EHCVS's Voice Networks.
• Ensure networks influence local policy, provide a platform for underrepresented voices, and generate sector insight.
• Integrate Voice Network learning into EHCVS's strategic direction and programme design.

Fundraising and Corporate Sponsorship

• Identify and pursue new income streams, including grant funding and corporate sponsorship, to support volunteering, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead collaborative funding bids with external partners and within consortia.
• Build long-term relationships with funders, sponsors, and donors to support organisational sustainability.

Team Leadership

• Provide supportive and empowering line management to the Volunteer Manager and the Funding and Group Development Manager.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive team culture that aligns with EHCVS values.
• Support professional development and cross-team collaboration.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Oversee evaluation frameworks across volunteering, infrastructure, and partnerships.
• Produce reports, case studies, and impact summaries for funders, trustees, and stakeholders.
• Promote continuous learning and improvement across EHCVS teams.

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead or oversee volunteering and/or infrastructure support services.
• Successful track record in fundraising, sponsorship, or developing collaborative bids.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills, including line management experience.
• Deep understanding of the sector and organisational development.