Interim Head of Strategic Funding
Join us as a Interim Head of Strategic Funding
Scouts is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, in particular, Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.
Will you be our next Interim Head of Strategic Funding?
Responsible to: Chief Fundraising Officer
Department: Marketing and Fundraising
Base location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (1-2 days a week with hybrid working)
Term: 12 month fixed term contract
Salary: £61,273 per annum – Band H (Inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Line management responsibility: Strategic Funding team –
2x Trusts & Foundations Execs
1x Strategic Funding Project Officer
1x Philanthropy Manager
A bit about the role
This is an incredibly exciting time to join the fundraising team, as we expand to meet the huge potential to raise more money to support Scouts’ mission. We’re engaging new funders and partners who share our drive to make Scouts accessible to more young people, growing our movement inclusively to reach those who would benefit most. We’re an enthusiastic, high performing team of fundraising professionals who want to deliver results for young people.
In this role, you'll have a fantastic opportunity to lead the development of our Strategic Funding efforts, making a real difference to the lives of young people. You'll experience the Scout movement from a range of perspectives, meet high value funders and work with senior colleagues, including the CEO. You'll develop your strategic thinking and operational management skills, as well as your understanding of how a values-based organisation makes decisions and delivers for its members.
Sound good? Read the application pack and then apply
Before making an application please ensure that you've read the Recruitment and selection policy. In order for us to monitor the application of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we'd be grateful if you'd also complete the Recruitment Monitoring questions on the Application Form.
Not sure where to start? Check out our guidance for applicants.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Wednesday 31 July 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 or Thursday 15 August 2024
If you'd like to discuss any of our roles in more detail, email recruitment@scouts.org.uk
Salary:
£61,273 per annum – Band H (Inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting
Location:
Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (1-2 days a week with hybrid working)
Term:
12 month fixed term contract
Hours:
35 hours per week
Holidays:
28 days per annum plus bank holidays
Closing date:
Wed, July 31, 2024, 11:59 PM
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