Role Profile Head of Trusts and Government Funding

Role Profile– Head of Trusts and Government Funding

Title: Head of Trusts and Government Funding
Reports to: Director of Fundraising
Directorate: Fundraising
Grade:B
Role Purpose
To maximise Scope’s income from Trusts, Government fundingand EU fundingstreams
Key Dimensions
Budget Responsibility:
Responsible for a achieving a surplus of £2 million plus per annum
Management Responsibility:
Direct line management of 3 staff (in a team of 6)
Key Contacts:
Internal Contacts / External Contacts
Staff within fundraising / Key funder contacts
Key personnel throughout the organisation / Networking with potential funders and influential individuals
Other management teams
Trustees and senior managers
Key Accountabilities
Generic

To further develop a team that delivers outstanding results and exceeds expectation
To role model Scope’s behaviours, recognising and reinforcing these in others
To provide a facilitative and inclusive management style
To encourage team members to maximise their potential through continuous learning whilst challenging and dealing with under performance.
To recruit, manage and develop staff within Scope’s HR and operational polices and procedures
To work across department or team boundaries in a collaborative and constructive manner to implement Scope’s strategic direction.
To deliver excellent donor care
To work within Scope’s policies and procedures at all times.

Role Specific accountabilities

Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to significantly grow income in a way that meets Scope’s overall organisational aims.
Lead and develop departmental financial plans
Raise awareness of Scope’s services and projects with potential fundraising partners through networking and developing relationships with key decision makers
Work in an integrated way with other fundraising teams
To develop and cultivate a pipeline of potential funding partners and to ensure senior managers across Scope are kept updated on progress.
As part of the Fundraising SMT to take responsibility for departmental wide initiatives and represent fundraising on other projects across Scope as required.

Specific tasks assigned

To significantly grow grant income from Trusts, EU & Statutory funding sources to support Scope’s strategic aims
To develop effective relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation and ensure their engagement in the fundraising process
To develop and manage relationships with key Trust and Statutory supporters

* these duties may be added to or deleted from, and may be subject to change.
Agreed by:
Line Manager
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