As Development Director, you will work closely with the joint CEOs (Holly and Lisa) to deliver Headlong’s fundraising strategy. You will have the opportunity to develop the role and will be responsible for raising the funds to support Headlong’s mission and vision over the long-term. You will lead on prospect research, donor cultivation, bid writing and delivering fundraising events. You will set a fundraising culture with the Board and wider staff, advocating for the power of fundraising to push Headlong into its next chapter.
You will be part of the Senior Management Team and will take an active role in the organisation and as an ambassador for Headlong in different contexts.
For more info, please download the Job Pack.
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – Oxford, London & remote
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 27 May at 12pm
How to Apply
- Send a supporting statement outlining why you want to work for Headlong and how you meet the person specification, along with your CV, to jobs@headlong.co.uk using the subject line “Development Director”.
- Complete our anonymised Equal Opportunities Monitoring form online here.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, email jobs@headlong.co.uk and we’ll connect you with the appropriate team member. These conversations will not influence the selection process.
Interviews
- First round interviews will take place online on Wednesday 4 June.
- Second round interviews will be held in person at our London office on Thursday 12 June.
If you require any part of this information in an alternative format, please contact us at jobs@headlong.co.uk or call 020 7633 2090.
