Head of Development

Brixton House is seeking a Head of Development to join the team.

About the role As Head of Development, you will translate Brixton House's inspiring artistic and community work into compelling cases for support across all income streams. With passion, creativity and realism, you will drive income across a diverse portfolio, nurture key relationships and contribute to Brixton House's future - a space for creativity, expression and experimentation that engages local communities and global conversations.

You will work closely across teams to ensure our fundraising strategy is deeply aligned with our artistic, civic and community ambitions, helping us grow sustainably while staying rooted in our mission.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and strategic Head of Development to lead our development function with a focus on individual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundation's.

The Head of Development works closely with the Commercial Director, Trustees and key stakeholders to cultivate relationships with high-value donors, build strategic partnerships and secure sustainable financial support.

Key Skills include (and are not limited to)

• Strategic Leadership
• Fundraising
• Donor and Partnership Development
• Leadership and Management
• Financial, Data & Administrative Oversight
• Public Relations & Advocacy

For more information please see our website Job Description.

• Proven experience, ideally at least 5 years, in a similar role where philanthropic and grant income is central to the success of the organisation.
• Extensive experience of shaping and implementing fundraising strategies that have delivered a step change increase in actual income.
• A substantial fundraising track record in securing income across funding types, including personal experience in securing major gifts and managing teams to do the same.
• A demonstrable history of innovation and entrepreneurial approaches to identifying and landing income generation opportunities and pushing organisations forward to increase income.
• Proven experience of nurturing long and short-term funding opportunities and being the key point of contact for both.
• Leadership experience and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop, articulate and champion funding opportunities and gain buy-in among staff and key stakeholders

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