37 hours per week /Suffolk /Flexible/hybrid working
Transform Lives. Build the Future. Lead Sustainable Growth.
Are you a in a strategic business development role with a passion for purpose-driven work? Do you thrive on creating change, building high-performing teams, and developing innovative approaches to generating sustainable income?
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead the creation of a new income-focused function within our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to reshape and develop a team from the ground up, influence organisational strategy at the highest level, and help secure the resources needed to maximise our impact on the communities and people we serve.
As our Deputy Head of Income Strategy and Growth you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's financial sustainability and supporting our long-term mission. Working alongside senior leaders, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive income strategy that brings together fundraising, partnerships, grants, corporate partnerships, and other income-generating opportunities.
You will lead a team through a period of transformation, creating a clear vision, developing capability, and embedding a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key information:
- Hours: 37 hours per week (possibility of condensed hours)
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Work pattern: Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm (flexible and hybrid working)
- Salary: £42,630.00 - £46,182.50 (pro rata for part time)
- Location: Suffolk (Ipswich, Felixstowe, Saxmundham or Bury St Edmunds)
- Transport: Driving licence and own transport is essential as travel will be required between sites and around Suffolk
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Contract type: Permanent
About You
We are looking for an inspiring leader who combines strategic thinking with a commitment to making a difference.
You will have:
- Experience leading teams through change, transformation, or restructuring.
- A strong record of delivering income growth, fundraising success, business development, or strategic partnerships.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- The ability to balance commercial thinking with organisational values and social impact.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience developing and motivating teams.
- Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for the nonprofit sector and a commitment to helping people and communities thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the redesign, development, and growth of a newly structured income generation team.
- Develop and implement an ambitious income strategy aligned with the organisation's mission and strategic priorities.
- Identify and develop sustainable income opportunities across fundraising, grants, trusts, corporate partnerships, commissioned services, and other revenue streams.
- Build strong relationships with donors, funders, partners, stakeholders, and supporters.
- Use data, market insight, and sector intelligence to influence organisational decision-making.
- Drive innovation and explore new approaches to income generation and supporter engagement.
- Foster a high-performance culture that enables colleagues to thrive and develop.
Monitor and report on income performance, ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise social impact.
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This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new function and leave a lasting legacy within an organisation that exists to make a positive difference.
You will have the freedom to innovate, the influence to shape strategic decisions, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work directly supports our mission and the people who rely on our services.
Why work for Suffolk Mind?
Suffolk Mind is a highly regarded, and established Mental Health Charity serving its communities, right here in Suffolk.
We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff and have tailored our benefits package* to support this; we offer:
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays as standard increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part time employees)
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Your birthday day off
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An option to buy or sell annual leave
- Health and dental care insurance plan
- Occupational sick pay scheme
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Pension scheme
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Blue Light Card offering discounts on 100s of retailers both in store and online
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Monetary reward for length of service
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Refer a friend scheme
Plus, internal wellbeing courses, opportunities for training, flexible and hybrid working options, excellent support and job satisfaction.
If you are excited by the prospect of building teams, creating sustainable income, and helping a purpose-led organisation achieve its ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help create a stronger future for our organisation and the communities we serve.
For more information, please make sure you visit the vacancies page on our website and download the full job description and person specification.
To apply:
Visit our website, from the top menu select get involved then vacancies in the drop down list.
Attach a CV with cover letter detailing how you meet the job requirements.
JOB DESCRIPTION
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Closing date for applications: Midnight 13th September 2026
A note about our recruitment process: We appreciate that the school holiday season can make job searching and applications more challenging, we will be reviewing applications and shortlisting on an ongoing basis during this time and aim to let all applicants know the status of their application within 2 weeks of the closing date.
We look forward to hearing from you.
If you want to know more about the role or about working for Suffolk Mind, please visit our website or contact us on [email protected]
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship on this role.
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Suffolk Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk who have contact with our services and personnel. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background and DBS checks will be required for relevant posts as part of our Safer Recruitment procedures.
