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Assistant Director of Income Generation Opportunity at Grief Encounter
Second-in-command for income generation, with real scope to shape how fundraising works
Grief Encounter is entering a period where stronger leadership within our income generation function will be critical to sustaining and growing our work. We are now looking for an Assistant Director of Income Generation (Major Donors) to act as a key member of the senior team and a trusted deputy to the Director.
This is a broad, outward-facing role, combining leadership, oversight and hands-on delivery. Alongside helping shape how the team operates, you will lead and grow our major donor fundraising – building relationships with high-value supporters, owning a portfolio, and playing a central role in securing significant gifts.
Who is Grief Encounter?
Grief Encounter was founded by Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, and we work to offer a way through the anxiety, fear and isolation so often caused by grief. Bereavement is devastating at any age, but for a child it is life changing.
We are an open-access charity, funded by the generosity of our supporters. We are here to help ease the pain and confusion caused by the death of a parent or sibling. Our services include one-to-one counselling, music therapy, grief relief kits and much more.
What matters to Grief Encounter?
Our vision is a world where no child grieves alone. Our mission? To give every child, young person and their families access to the best possible support following the death of someone close.
We lead with empathy and kindness, putting people first.
If you join us at Grief Encounter…
You’ll be a senior leader in our Income Generation team, working closely with the Director of Income to help lead a nine-strong team and shape how the function develops. You will provide day-to-day management support, help bring structure and consistency to ways of working, and play a key role in building a collaborative, supportive culture across the team.
Alongside management and strategy duties, you will lead on Major Donors fundraising, building strong and lasting relationships with major donors while confidently leading on stewardship. You’ll help us to secure sustainable income in a wholly donation-funded model, while raising awareness of childhood bereavement.
Ultimately, you’ll help create a more resilient, well-structured fundraising function that can deliver consistent year-on-year growth. We look forward to welcoming you to a team that upholds values of integrity, compassion and excellence.
Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining Grief Encounter!
If you have specific questions about the role or the application process, please email John Sanger to arrange a convenient time at [email protected]. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
Apply - Assistant Director of Income Generation (Major Donors) role
Eastside People is supporting Grief Encounter in the recruitment of this role. You can apply today by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
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Why are you interested in the Assistant Director of Income Generation (Major Donors) role at Grief Encounter?
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How would you contribute to oversight and management of the Income Generation team?
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How would you contribute to major donor fundraising?
You are welcome to send your cover letter in writing, or as a video or audio clip, alongside your CV. Any video or audio submissions should be emailed to [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Monday 6th July at 9am. Eastside People will conduct a short skills-based assessment interview as part of your application. If you are shortlisted, there will be a two-stage interview process:
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1st stage interviews with Grief Encounter are scheduled for w/c 13th July.
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2nd stage interviews are scheduled for w/c 20th July
We acknowledge every application. You’ll always hear from us after taking the time to apply - we look forward to hearing from you!
