Head of Business Development

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Thrive Full time

Thrive is an independent charity, primarily funded by donations, trusts and grants, paid for services and local authority funding. This role is based in England, it can be hybrid or office-based with some national travel and overnight stays. Please do get in touch to discuss.

This role will lead on the identification and progression of income generating activities, working with colleagues to raise funds and enable the delivery of our charitable services.

About the role:

a growing awareness of the benefits of time in nature and gardening we want to realise opportunities to grow our impact. This role will lead on the identification and progression of income generating activities, working with colleagues to raise funds and enable the delivery of our charitable services.

You'll have a key role in making connections that lead to the growth of our Training, Education and Consultancy work. You'll oversee our fundraising and philanthropy teams, guiding our skilled managers and teams as they work to strengthen Thrive's financial sustainability. You'll work closely with our Head of Marketing and Engagement to help us reach new audiences and grow our impact.

To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record in leading business development through B2B contracts in the charity sector or have been overseeing a successful fundraising team. You'll be someone who progresses work, an excellent communicator and collaborator, skilled in building sustainable partnerships that add value.

Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.

To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 3rd September 2024.

Interviews: 12th September 2024



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