Development Lead Full Time Permanent

Would you like to join a growing team in a Development Lead role? The Forward Trust, has been working for more than 25 years to empower people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction. Allowing them to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. 

The role will have a focus on growing and maximising income from corporates and high net-worth individuals, they have a warm pipeline and engaged major donors giving at six-figure levels. You will also undertake research into new donors, approaching them with creative and inspiring fundraising proposals. The Fundraising team is responsible for generating £3million annually and they have a fabulous working culture. 

The Forward Trust work flexibly and with a hybrid format, but they are looking for someone to commit to attending the office a couple of times a month. 

You will need: 

• Proven track record of identifying, managing and growing relationships with corporate or individual supporters worth in excess of £30,000
• Experience in working with senior stakeholders internally and externally with strong influencing and persuasion skills. 
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and creative approach to managing relationships 

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 

Part-time working: Open to discussion 

Location: Hybrid 

Deadline: 30th June 

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email [email protected] 

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We proactively welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. 

The application deadline is 30th June, but if enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.