- Collaborate with senior leaders on strategic initiatives to enhance market position and bid accuracy.
- Drive business development, manage the pipeline, and oversee bids by staying informed on industry trends and competitors.
- Engage in market events and seek partnerships to broaden the organisation's influence.
- Prepare proposals with input from operational staff.
- Maintain a robust pipeline of business development and grant activities.
- Develop applications for trusts and foundations, focusing on significant grants.
- Support senior leadership in cultivating relationships with major donors.
- Manage public donations, lead fundraising efforts, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Create quarterly reports to inform funders of the charity’s impact.
- Skilled in navigating commissioning frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems, social impact projects, and services commissioned by local authorities.
- Proven track record of writing and securing competitive tenders.
- Extensive experience in generating substantial, multi-year income from charitable trusts and foundations.
- Skilled in creating and implementing effective income generation strategies.
- Proficient in establishing and nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
- Outstanding communication abilities, adept at fostering relationships, networking, influencing others, and effectively delivering messages to a wide range of audiences.
- Hybrid/Remote with visits to Newcastle HQ and plus occasional UK wide travel