Director of Fundraising and Partnerships

Director of Fundraising and Partnerships

An influential, independent non-profit organisation working at the intersection of finance, policy and social impact is seeking an experienced fundraising and partnerships leader to join its senior leadership team.

The organisation works to transform capital markets for a fairer, greener and more resilient future, bringing together finance, philanthropy, business and government to deliver change that no single organisation could achieve alone. Having built a strong reputation over several years, it is now entering a new phase of growth, deepening its impact, strengthening its financial resilience and scaling its influence over how capital is deployed.

This newly created, Director-level role is both strategic and hands-on. You will develop and deliver a fundraising and partnerships strategy aligned with an annual income base of around £2m, build a diversified pipeline across foundations, government, corporates, financial institutions and family offices, and personally lead the cultivation of major, six-figure, multi-year funding relationships. You will also build trusted, long-term partnerships, ensuring supporters understand and value the impact of their support and identifying opportunities to deepen and extend these relationships over time.

Leading a small, growing team, you will set clear priorities, build capability, and establish strong disciplines around CRM, pipeline reviews and income forecasting. Working closely with the CEO, Board and senior colleagues - and deputising for the CEO on agreed external engagements - you will become one of the organisation's principal representatives with funders, investors, family offices and strategic partners.

This role suits a leader who enjoys building as much as directing: equally comfortable shaping strategy one moment and rolling up their sleeves to support a major proposal, funder meeting or partnership negotiation the next.

What you will bring:

• A strong track record of personally securing six-figure, multi-year funding commitments, across at least two of: foundations, government, corporates and financial institutions.
• The ability to deliver a fundraising strategy while remaining hands-on, prioritising opportunities and judging income potential, effort and risk.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex work into persuasive funding propositions.
• Experience leading and developing a team, and collaborating across programmes, finance and senior leadership.
• Sound financial and operational judgement, including budgeting, forecasting and partnership risk management.
• Genuine commitment to mission-led work, with confidence using digital tools and applying AI responsibly.

Experience in impact investing, sustainable finance or capital markets, together with relevant funder networks, would be an advantage but is not essential.

The role offers hybrid working (60% office / 40% home, with flexibility open to discussion), 30 days' holiday, a 10% employer pension contribution, and the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of a respected, mission-led organisation at a pivotal point in its development.

The organisation is committed to being inclusive and welcomes applications from people under-represented in finance and policy, including people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those with non-linear career paths. Reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements can be discussed at any stage of the process.

To express interest in this confidential opportunity, please get in touch to request further details.