Head of Business Development & Fundraising

An opportunity has arisen to join Crimestoppers. We are currently recruiting a Head of Business Development & Fundraising based in our Head office in The London Borough of Sutton (hybrid working). You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum plus generous additional benefits.

At Crimestoppers we believe everyone has the right to feel safe from crime, wherever they live. Hundreds of thousands of people trust us each year with their crime information by calling in or using our untraceable online form.

Crimestoppers is a charity which gives people the power to speak up about crime targeting them, their communities and the most vulnerable people in society. Our reporting line and website gives the public the confidence and ability to pass on vital information in total anonymity. Every day approximately 1,800 people contact us about crimes including knives, drugs, child exploitation and fraud.

Our charity gives people the power to speak up and stop crime, 100% anonymous. Always.

Benefits of becoming our Head of Business Development & Fundraising:

• 30 days annual leave – with 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year (plus bank holidays)
• Hybrid working – Three days in the office, core office days are Monday and Wednesday, 2 days from home.
• 3 days paid volunteering leave
• Access to benefits platform CS Advantage & Tickets for Good
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wisdom
• 4% pension contributions, with salary exchange option

About the role:

As the Head of Business Development & Fundraising, you will be selling Crimestoppers’ commercial services to prospects and upselling to existing partners; working closely with/supporting BD account management and support functions (Marcoms, Contact Centre, Legal/Finance) within the organisation to ensure the smooth implementation of new partnerships in line with our charitable objectives.

Main Responsibilities of the Head of Business Development & Fundraising role:

• Ensure a continuous pipeline of prospects which are converted into income to achieve our in-year net financial objectives.
• Oversee completion of all new Business Development contractual documentation with co-agreed amendments; hand-over of all relevant documentation/contact details.
• Work closely with other key interlocutors and including Marcoms, the Contact Centre and Regional Managers to ensure that each potential partnership meets our due diligence criteria and is line with the strategic objectives of the charity.
• Line manages and provides clear guidance to the Business Development Account Managers on new partnerships enabling them to efficiently implement new client service initiatives, while maintaining and developing existing partnerships.
• Where appropriate lead on non-commercial income opportunities supporting Operations e.g. statutory. non-statutory and law enforcement bodies/organisations.
• Takes a lead in developing partnerships that address major Crimestoppers’ crime priorities in line with our strategy.
• Take the lead on the cultivation of new leads by developing own income networks, maximising opportunities through existing third-party relationships, and Crimestoppers’ events. They must also show evidence of being a strong self-starter.

What we’re looking for in our Head of Business Development & Fundraising:

• Proven ability in new business sales and closing deals that deliver return on investment (ROI) targets
• Strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture in order to develop new opportunities and increase the financial value of clients
• Honed communication skills for internal, commercial, statutory, non-statutory, trade body associations
• Ability to take a firm lead on the development, implementation and appropriateness of commercial partnerships
• Understanding of marketing communications and/or an Operational (Contact Centre) environment
• Ability to see and envisage solutions for our partners/clients
• Able to understand and respect different experience within the organisation in order to gain the best financial results for the charity

To apply, please submit your Covering Letter and CV. In your covering letter please outline how you meet the specific skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications required.

Applications close: 11th March 2025

Interviews: Provisionally set for the 19th March 2025. Successful applicants will be notified after the shortlist process.

No agencies please.

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