Development Director – Children & Families

JOB DESCRIPTION

Grief Encounter was set up in December 2003 to ensure that bereaved children and their families receive the best possible support following the death of a parent, sibling and someone close. We deliver both local and national bereavement services. Please see our website for further information:

JOB TITLE:

Development Director – Children & Families

SALARY: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum

LOCATION:

Mill Hill, London NW7 4ST

CONTRACTED

HOURS:

40 hours a week (inclusive of one hour paid meal break daily), 5 days a week.

RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO

Our Vision: A world where no child grieves alone.

Our Mission:
To provide grieving children and families with the help they need.

Our Values: are very important to us and as a member of the Grief Encounter team, you will be expected to hold these in your day to day work:

• Compassion We lead with empathy and kindness, putting people first
• Excellence We deliver the highest quality and make a meaningful difference
• Integrity We act honestly, ethically, and witj courage and dignity

This is a pivotal strategic leadership role for an accomplished and influential leader passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families following bereavement.

The Development Director – Children & Families will help shape and deliver a focused programme of partnership development, sector influence, participation and service improvement. Working closely with clinical, operational and fundraising colleagues, they will strengthen Grief Encounter’s national profile and build practical opportunities for growth across health, education, social care, government, academia, the voluntary sector and philanthropy.

The successful candidate will be a compelling advocate for bereaved children and families, championing strengths-based and non-pathologising approaches to grief while ensuring that children's lived experiences inform policy, practice and service development.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Development Director will contribute to organisational strategy, culture and sustainable growth, helping to turn ambition and innovation into clear, deliverable priorities over the life of the contract.

• Contribute to the overall strategic leadership and development of Grief Encounter.
• Help develop and deliver focused priorities that increase the charity’s reach, impact, influence and sustainability.
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and collaboration that align with the charity's mission and values.
• Champion a forward-looking approach to growth, ambition and innovation, translating selected ideas into realistic improvements for children, young people and families.
• Work closely with the CEO, Board and Senior Leadership Team to deliver organisational objectives.
• Agree priorities with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, phasing delivery in line with organisational capacity
• Promote a culture of learning, collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to organisational governance, risk management and strategic planning.

The Development Director will strengthen Grief Encounter’s position as a respected national voice in childhood bereavement, family resilience and compassionate responses to grief.

They will bring together practice experience, research, policy and lived experience to influence public understanding and improve the support available to bereaved children and families.

• Position Grief Encounter as a trusted and influential contributor to national discussions relating to childhood bereavement, children's wellbeing and family support.
• Build productive relationships with senior leaders and decision-makers across…