This is an exciting opportunity to join Rotherham United Community Trust’s Executive Team and lead the ‘Strengthen and Grow’ theme within the Trust’s United for Change strategy.
The Director of Development will drive sustainable growth by strengthening programmes, increasing income, developing strategic partnerships and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to maximise the Trust’s impact while ensuring operational excellence and long-term sustainability.
Purpose of the Role
The Director of Development is responsible for leading organisational development, business growth, income generation and
continuous improvement, ensuring the Trust is well positioned to achieve its strategic ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
Programmes and Interventions
- Support department leads and ensure effective delivery of national/regional and local programmes.
- Oversee programme monitoring and evaluation systems.
Income Generation
- Develop a business plan with KPIs for year-on-year income growth.
- Innovate and refine fundraising approaches (donors, foundations, corporates, digital).
- Design and market income-generating products/programmes.
- Develop and nurture relationships with new and existing partners including businesses and charities.
Operational Management
- Manage financial and physical resources, including budgeting.
- Deliver services that generate income.
- Report to the Trust Board and attend and present at Board/sub-committee meetings.
Continuous Improvement
- With reference to the Capability Code of Practice, lead the design and delivery of a continuous improvement plan for
- internal operations.
- Introduce systems and tools to improve efficiency, staff experience, and service delivery.
- Monitor internal performance metrics and work with team leads to address underperformance.
- Promote a culture of evidence-based decision making and accountability.
Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Exhibit and promote the Trust’s values and vision.
Person Specification (Essential Skills & Qualities)
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior leadership or management role.
- Developing and delivering strategic plans that achieve organisational objectives.
- Business development, income generation and securing new opportunities for growth.
- Building and managing effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Leading and developing managers and teams.
- Driving organisational improvement, change or transformation initiatives.
- Developing new products, services or programmes.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, sport, education, health or community sectors.
- Experience of leading cross-organisational projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Education and Training
Essential
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Desirable
- Professional qualification in leadership, management, business development or a related field.
- Contribute to strategic planning as part of the Executive Team.
- Provide leadership, direction and line management to designated managers and teams.
- Contribute to Trust strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Work collaboratively across departments to align resource planning with organisational goals.
- Lead Trust Business Development, EDI and Sustainability action plans.
Miscellaneous
- Additional duties as assigned by the CEO.
- Comply with Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies.
- Demonstrate commitment to inclusive and safe working practices.
- Demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Knowledge
- Understanding of the sport, physical activity and community development sectors.
- Knowledge of business development, fundraising and partnership development.
- Understanding of organisational performance management and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement.
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and barriers to participation.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
- Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into action.
- Ability to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use data and evidence to inform decision-making.
- Effective leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results through others.
- Ability to challenge constructively and drive positive change.
Additional Factors
- Commitment to the values and purpose of Rotherham United Community Trust
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required.
- Ability to travel independently for meetings and events.
How to Apply
Demonstrate your ability to meet the expectations of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the requirements in the Person Specification on your application form. We aim to be an inclusive employer so let us know if you identify any obstacles in the job description, employee specification or application process.
Please send your application to [email protected]
For any further questions or enquiries about this job role, please email:
[email protected]
Pay: £38,750.00-£43,750.00 per year
Work Location: In person
