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Charity Development Lead Job Summary

Are you a dynamic leader looking for your next career move and an exciting new challenge?

We are recruiting a talented Charity Development Lead, who will lead the growth and diversification of our Charity Development Department and the operational delivery of a highly skilled and qualified team. This role offers the autonomy and freedom to lead in your own way, to explore your entrepreneurial instincts and build sustainable support options for older people.

We are looking for someone with previous experience of managing multiple service areas as well as business growth using hybrid income sources, and is experienced in using data and market research to shape operational plans. You will be a motivational leader who inspires and supports through coaching for success. Importantly, you will be able to demonstrate clear impact and positive outcomes for people in your previous roles.

Job Description

The Charity Development Lead will lead and develop the Charity Development Department with support from a team of Programme Managers. Working alongside the senior leadership team and the Board of Trustees, you will ensure we deliver our strategic priorities sustainably, with compassion and a commitment to developing the charity’s workforce of paid staff and volunteers. This role is pivotal to the charity’s success as a voice for older people, as a service provider, and as an employer of choice.

Job Summary – Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:  Lead and develop a high quality, dynamic team of people to deliver support and services to older people, that reflect the charity’s values of listening, learning and caring. Be committed to the charity’s growth through volunteering opportunities and lifelong learning.

Development and Growth:  Work through the operational team to identify opportunities and areas of sustainable growth in line with the Strategic Plan. Shape and develop the charity’s service portfolio to meet the needs of older people and in support of local and national public health, wellbeing, and cultural improvement programmes. Develop and deliver an income generation plan to support the charity’s work.

Impact and Reach: Work alongside the Programme Management and operational team to identify and understand the impact our services have on the lives of older people, putting in place performance monitoring and evaluation of services that demonstrates the difference we make.

Please note: A full, valid driving licence is required for this position.

Why Work For Us?

• Hybrid working
• Family friendly employer
• Mileage allowance
• Discount at Cynon Linc
• Access to independent financial advice
• Workplace wellbeing scheme
• Employee assistance programme