Senior Development Manager – 12 months FTC Contract Full Time

We are working with an amazing environmental organisation who are looking for a Senior Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations to join their team on a 12-month contract.

You will lead on developing the Trusts and Foundation strategy, managing a portfolio of existing relationships but also exploring new opportunities. This is a key role within an exciting team, and you will have the opportunity to work with some large funders. You will need to be able to manage relationships internally and externally as well as have the ability to communicate complex issues in a compelling way.

With a significant proportion of income generated from grants, there is real scope to grow the portfolio and this role will focus on optimising income and growing donor engagement. You will also have the responsibility of line managing and developing your team of three individuals.

You will need to be able to demonstrate:

• A successful track record of securing funding and managing relationships at a 6-figure level, from charitable trusts and foundations
• Experience of managing and renewing funder relationships, with good negotiation skills
• Experience of working with different teams and building strong relationships internally
• Experience of line management

Closing date: Asap

Salary: up to £45,000 – £49,000

If you would link to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy 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.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.