Job reference OENV0152
Application closing date 31/08/2023
Salary- £60,910 – £69,390 per annum inclusive of all allowances
Job Type- Fixed Term Contract
Opportunity – 12-month Secondment
Location – Natural Environment Division site offices with travel to Guildhall when required
Shift and Schedule- 35 hours Mon – Fri
Assistant Director Commercial and Charity Governance and Fundraising
Are you experienced in charity governance and income generation? We’re looking for someone who understands the intricacies of generating income through charitable events, schemes, and donations and who has good knowledge of other income-generating opportunities for our open spaces. Do you thrive on seeking new opportunities and securing new incomes strands? Are you committed to developing a strategic approach to income generation and maximising funding applications? Are you conversant in charitable legislation and governance?
About Us
The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres (approximately 4,500 hectares) of land in and around London that is enjoyed by over 16 million visitors annually. Whilst there are small pockets of land within the Square Mile, the majority can be found elsewhere in London and the surrounding counties. The City Corporation acts as Trustee of 10 charities which, through their various objects, are responsible for the preservation in perpetuity of a large proportion of these award-winning open spaces.
The role
We are recruiting an exceptional and experienced candidate to lead on delivery of the Natural Environment Charity Income Strategy. The postholder will work closely with our senior management team and Board of Trustees to co-lead the Natural Environment Charity Review and to lead and manage the growth of our fundraising programme. This exciting role will suit a tenacious and innovative relationship builder, keen to make their mark on a growing aspect of our charity in a dynamic way. The candidate will devise and implement strategies to build and manage partnerships, working creatively to establish new income streams from major donor sources. They will also support our work with corporates, trusts and foundations.
The ideal candidate
You have exceptional knowledge of charity legislation and local government. You have a good understanding of legal compliance of charitable activities. You have an extensive history of fundraising and generating income. You have a proven track record of fiscal propriety. You have excellent communication, presentation skills and experience of negations and buy ins from SLT and Committee members. You are passionate about seeking new fundraising opportunities and comfortable organising high-profile events.
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary starting at £60,910 depending on experience (clear incremental progress points).
- 28 days annual leave plus public holidays (or time in lieu where applicable).
- Pension scheme is operated in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working options
- Employee assistance programmes including mental well-being support.
- Bicycle Loan scheme.
- Travel card scheme
Closing date: 12 noon on 31st August 2023
To apply online, please click here: City of London Corporation Jobs
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV0152 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
If this role is advertised as a secondment, secondments are subject to the agreement of your department releasing you, therefore, you need to discuss this with your line manager prior to applying. The purpose of this will be to discuss what, if any, impact your secondment might have on the service and service delivery should your application be successful, and how this might be addressed
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.