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Head of Business Development

CHARITY PEOPLE
Posted 12 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM17BL, England

Salary

£80,000 - £90,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Charity People is partnering with The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) to find a new Head of Business Development.
  • This senior leadership role offers a salary between £80,000 and £90,000 and requires a proven track record in business development.
  • The position is based in Newport, Saffron Walden, and initially office-based with flexible working options.
  • The successful candidate will lead on revenue generation, strategic partnerships, and oversee fundraising efforts while managing two direct reports.
  • Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for equality, diversity, and inclusion in journalism.

Charity People is thrilled to be partnering with The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) in their exciting search for a new Head of Business Development. This is a unique opportunity to drive commercial growth and create real social impact at the heart of UK journalism.

The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) is the leading provider of journalism training, qualifications and accreditation in the UK. They are committed to developing excellence in journalism through high-quality training, qualifications, apprenticeships, and professional development, as well as championing equality, diversity and inclusion in journalism by providing bursaries, outreach initiatives, and partnerships that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Their work supports aspiring journalists and industry professionals while maintaining the highest standards of journalism and education.

  • Head of Business Development
  • Salary: £80,000-£90,000
  • Location: Newport, Saffron Walden, office-based initially with flexible working options
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Line reports: Fundraising Manager and Journalism Skills Academy Manager
  • Fantastic benefits package

About the Role

This is a pivotal senior leadership role at the heart of NCTJ's growth strategy - and is not your typical charity role.

It's a chance to lead on large-scale projects, shape commercial strategy, and build partnerships that make a real difference, while working alongside a passionate and supportive team. As Head of Business Development, you'll lead on identifying and securing revenue opportunities while forming strategic partnerships that support their mission and charitable objectives. You'll manage two direct reports, the Fundraising Manager and Journalism Skills Academy Manager, and work closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team to align business development with organisational strategy.

This role covers a broad and exciting remit including:

  • Business growth and revenue generation
  • Commercial partnerships and industry engagement
  • Strategic leadership and operational management

You'll be negotiating high-value partnerships, exploring international growth opportunities, and leading on innovative training initiatives including digital and AI-driven programmes. You'll also oversee fundraising efforts to support key initiatives like the Community News Project and the Journalism Diversity Fund.

About you

We're looking for a commercially minded leader with a proven track record in business development and revenue generation. You'll be a strategic thinker with the ability to spot growth opportunities, build high-value partnerships, and expand NCTJ's impact. With strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, you'll inspire a small team and engage confidently with media organisations, funders, and industry partners. You'll bring commercial acumen, project management expertise, and a deep appreciation of the journalism and media landscape, including digital transformation and AI.

Above all, you'll be a clear communicator, a problem-solver, and someone who's passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion in journalism.

If you're commercially savvy, passionate about journalism, and ready to make a real impact, this is the role for you.

Application Process

If this role inspires you to make your next career move, please get in touch with Kevin@CharityPeople.co.uk to find out more about how to request a full application pack and arrange an initial Teams call.

Closing date: Monday 15th September

Interview Dates: Weeks of 22nd and 29th September

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.



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