Head of Development

Welcome to includem

We are a Scottish charity supporting children, young people and families to transform their lives.

We work with the NHS, social services, schools and criminal justice services to identify which children and young people could benefit from our support. We then engage with the child or young person and their family or carer to develop a package of support, tailored to their specific needs.

Our mission is to provide the support children and young people need to make positive changes in their lives, and inspire a more hopeful future for children, young people, their families and communities.

Our vision is a world where every child or young person is respected, valued, and has the opportunity to actively participate in all aspects of life and society.

Our ambition is to continue to innovate, grow and provide the dedicated support that is needed by so many; to deliver our mission and realise our vision.

Includem is headquartered in Glasgow with regional offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Fife and Stirling. Since our formation in 2000 we have worked with more than 5000 young people aged 5-25, helping to improve their lives, and the lives of their families and carers. We employ more than 120 staff all of whom are passionate and committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people and families which they support.

Find out more about what we do by visiting our website www.includem.org

The Role

Includem are looking to appoint a Head of Development to join their team.  The role will manage the delivery of Includem’s contract management and fund management actions, including the tendering and proposal process. Reporting to the Director of Services in the achievement of the organisation’s strategic objectives, the post holder will manage two staff – a Contracts Manager and a Funding Manager.  The Head of Development will also ensure that Includem’s interests are represent in appropriate forum and actions, ensuring that existing, new and potential pipelines of funding are developed and secured.  As a member of the senior management team the role will also contribute to strategy development, risk management and governance.

The successful candidate for this role should have experience in business development activities and be knowledgeable in using relevant portals such as PCS Tender/Public Contracts Scotland and have experience in fundraising and managing relationships with Trusts/Foundations.  You will be able to demonstrate evidence of building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders.  Additionally, you will be skilled at supporting end users in service delivery positions and experienced in working collaboratively on tenders, funding proposals and fundraising activities.  Strong organisational skills is essential along with a track record of completing complex tasks within set deadlines.  You will excel in communication, networking and relationship-building with both written and verbal communication skills being crucial.

Further detail can be found as follows:

• Head of Development Job Description

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion please contact Debbie Shields or Lauryn Pringle on 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please click here to upload your CV and cover letter, indicating how you meet the criteria for the role.

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their CV and covering letter, as one document, against the job description. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as why you are interested in the role.

We would also be grateful if you could include the following information:

• Availability limitations
• Current salary
• Current notice period
• Details of two referees (please note that referees will not be contacted until offer stage or without prior consent)

Please note that you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your application – if you do not receive this please contact Melissa at Aspen on 0141 212 7555.

Recruitment Timetable

We have provided below a note of all the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which we hope will help you plan your diary:

Closing date for applications:  Friday 19th July

Interviews:  w/c 29th July