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Head of Development - £50,000 - £55,000 pa (FTE)

The Miscarriage Association is a national charity dedicated to providing support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy. We also raise awareness of the impact of loss, advocate for those affected and challenge the taboos that can make miscarriage a lonely as well as distressing experience.

We do this by offering staffed support services (telephone helpline, live chat, email and DM), a network of peer support groups, a comprehensive website and a range of highly regarded patient leaflets. We also provide training and resources for health professionals and employers, contribute to research and ensure the patient voice is heard by policy and decision-makers.

As part of our newly launched strategy (2025-28), we have ambitious plans to ensure that our trusted services and support reach even more people affected by this often-heartbreaking experience.

We’ve already taken steps towards this through bringing two new senior roles onboard in 2024 to lead on work including a planned brand refresh, a major public affairs campaign, and extending our helpline availability and support for health professionals. Now we are seeking an outstanding and strategic leader to take on a pivotal new role as Head of Development.

About this role

You will bring a strong track record of growing and diversifying income, underpinned by commercial insight and data-informed decision-making. This role will lead the development and delivery of a sustainable income strategy across multiple streams, including corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, events, individual giving, community fundraising and legacies.

As a senior leader, you’ll inspire and guide a small fundraising team (with the potential for growth, pending successful income generation), build meaningful donor relationships, and secure transformational partnerships. With a values-led and ambitious mindset, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive environment.

Collaboration will be at the heart of your approach, working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team colleagues to shape and deliver the charity’s long-term vision. You’ll act as a key ambassador, cultivating relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, and helping to ensure the organisation is financially resilient and positioned for growth.

You’ll also be as comfortable rolling up your sleeves as you are setting strategic direction.

With a small team and big ambition, we need someone who can think long-term while getting stuck into the day-to-day when needed.

This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact for people affected by pregnancy loss.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic leadership and impact

· As part of the Senior Leadership Team, work closely with the CEO, Head of Operations and Service Delivery, and Head of Communications and Campaigns to inform and influence our ambitious  strategy and operational plans, taking an active part in the management and direction of the charity.

Income Generation

· In collaboration with the CEO and other Heads of department, identifying and working to agreed targets.

· Develop and implement a comprehensive income generation strategy delivering significant and sustainable growth to enable the Miscarriage Association to extend its reach, influence and impact.

· Be responsible fordiversifying and growing our income, ensuring a rich and varied pipeline across all channels, including corporate partnerships, philanthropy, trusts and foundations, events, individual giving, community fundraising and legacies.

· Develop compelling fundraising proposals, working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity to identify, test, and deliver new business development opportunities.

· Develop and deliver a new corporate partnerships strategy, cultivating and stewarding relationships and collaborations (including maximising our strong pipeline of corporate prospects…