Director of Development

Job description

Director of Development

Contract: Permanent

Function/Team: Development

Location: London, UK

Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks

Reporting to: CEO

Salary: £54,649 - £61,726

STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention efforts disrupt the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.

As a core member of the Executive Team, the Director of Development will lead on organisational income generation and operational development. Working closely with the CEO, Presidents, this role will oversee all fundraising, partnerships, communications, and internal operations, ensuring STT is financially strong, strategically aligned, and operationally effective.

Leadership & Team Management

• Work closely with the CEO to deliver the organisation's strategic plan, focusing on sustainable growth, financial health, and operational excellence.

• Work with the Presidents to grow funding and pro-bono support to scale organisational capacity for impact.

• Create and deliver a three-year development strategy, with a focus on diverse and sustainable income.

• Line manage and lead head of, manager, and project officer roles.

Fundraising & Partnerships

• Provide strategic advice to the Head of Development & Communications.

• Support on the management of our STT Prevention Ambassador Network, which should generate philanthropy and donation opportunities.

• Identify new strategic partnerships and funders to nurture, with a focus on growing our philanthropy stream.

• Oversee and grow income across trusts and foundations, philanthropy, individual giving, and corporate partnerships.

Finance

• Oversee financial strategy and operations, ensuring sound financial management withregular reporting to Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees.

• Oversee budgeting and financial planning with support from manager roles and Oasis Charitable Trust.

Communications & Brand

• Oversee our brand and storytelling, ensuring a consistent, impactful voice across audiences.

• Support external representation of STOP THE TRAFFIK, including speaking engagements, donor presentations, and media opportunities.

Governance & Impact Measurement

• Support the CEO and Board of Trustees through accurate reporting and transparent communication on performance.

• Manage the Senior Leadership Team meetings ensuring alignment to strategy.

• Lead cross-organisational improvement projects to strengthen operational efficiency and impact measurement.

• Lead how we measure our prevention-focused impact, strengthening our theory of change, monitoring & evaluation processes, and overseeing our annual impact report with support from our Communications Managers.

Benefits:

• A friendly, supportive team environment.

• Opportunities to collaborate with global partners and experts.

• Autonomy to take initiative and propose process improvements.

• Access to a healthcare cash benefit scheme (including partner/children coverage).

• Corporate eye-care scheme.

• Life insurance.

• Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme (7% employer contribution).

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days with service).

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Season Ticket Loan.

• Option to switch 2 bank holidays to suit personal needs.

• Flexible working policy reflecting staff needs.

• In-house and external training opportunities.

Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.

If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both as pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.

Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Friday December 5th.

We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.

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