Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWorking for a leading health charityThis role plays a lead role in developing the funding strategy for the charitiesAbout Our ClientThe client are a leading health foundation.The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing the funding strategy of the three charities devising new strategic initiatives, overseeing existing funded programmes and promoting them within the Trust. This is a new role which will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across the key areas within the Funding and Impact team including evaluation and learning, grant management, trust engagement, proposition development, and the delivery of charitable programmes.Job DescriptionKey responsibilities of the Director of Funding and Impact:LeadershipWorking closely with the Executive Director of Charities and other members of the Charities leadership team to deliver against our four year strategy and long term ambition for impactLead, inspire, motivate and develop the funding and impact team, supporting them to co-develop, fund and evaluate high quality projects to maximise our impact and fulfil our mission to support better, fairer, faster healthcareProvide exceptional leaderhip and direction to line reports, empowering them to manage their own teams effectivelyPlay an active role as a member of the wider senior leadership teamStrategyLead the development and delivery of the funding strategy to maximise the impact of the work that we fundLead the development and delivery of our impact strategy to understand the impact of funding and to use the insights to attract more funding (through fundraising and partnerships) and improve how we fund to maximise future impactLead the development and delivery of a research funding strategyLeading the design and implementation of a strategy to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion across our fundingTrust EngagementWork closely with the Trust to agree which priorities the Charity should support and the impact we are looking to have, and co-develop impactful programmes that we manageChampion the work of the Foundation within the Trust and work to align the Charitie's impact with the Trust's strategyLead and direct the Foundation's stakeholder engagement with senior leadership, clinicians and wider staff at the TrustWork closely with the Director of Marketing and Engagement to raise the profile of our work at the Trust to increase awareness, visibility, engagement and fundraising opportunitiesEnsure the team engages with Trust colleagues at all levels to secure buy in, support for and interest in our workWork with Trust colleagues to ensure patient and family input is appropriately considered in the shaping, prioritisation and delivery of funding projects and programmes.FundingSupport Funding and Impact teams to translate strategies into plans, monitor progress, and take decisive action as appropriate to ensure we remain on track to deliverOversee management of grant portfolio and related governanceEnsure the efficient management of restricted and endowed fundsEnsure central role of patient, family and public voiceImpact and learningArticulate a framework for tracking and evaluating the impact of our fundingProvide technical expertise and help identify areas for research or evaluation.Determine the needs of specific projects, and support in the formulation of research questions, hypotheses and outcomesThe Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate for the Director of Funding and Impact role:Strategic thinking and analytical abilities - ability to dissect complex challenges, understand root causes and develop creative yet sound approaches to problem-solving and decision-making.Ability to communicate complex information in ways that are accessible to different audiencesExperience of leading and fostering high performing teams and an impact focused cultureExceptional leadership skills able to inspire and enthuse peopleExcellent team worker, committed to building collaborative and effective relationships both internally and externallyAbility to lead and shape strategies to drive income and translate strategies into operational plansOutstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the credibility, confidence and stature to engage with a wide range of stakeholdersStrong influencing and negotiating skills and ability to use them to deliver positive outcomesDemonstrable capacity to analyse, think critically and strategically, to innovate, and problem solveResilient with the ability to handle tension, conflicts and reach consensusExcellent judgement and decision-making abilities, including the ability to make tough decisions quickly and confidentlyBe able to respond quickly, creatively and decisively to opportunitiesAbility to handle multiple deadlines, shifting priorities and rapid change with easeWill have worked in the same role in the not for profit and charities space - specifically health charities or think tanksWhat's on OfferCompetitiveContactRebecca MooreQuote job refJN-012025-6634509Phone number+44 20 7269 2146Job summaryJob functionMarketing & AgencySubsectorPublic Sector & Not-For-ProfitSectorNot For ProfitLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameRebecca MooreConsultant phone+44 20 7269 2146Job referenceJN-012025-6634509
