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The fight against online child sexual abuse needs funders who think big. At IWF, we find and remove child sexual abuse imagery from the internet and the trusts, foundations and philanthropists who back us help us go further every year. We're looking for someone to open doors to new supporters and turn them into lasting partnerships.

As our New Business Development Manager, reporting to our Development & Income Director, you'll lead IWF's search for new income, with a particular focus on trusts and foundations. You'll identify and cultivate prospective funders, philanthropic donors and commercial partners, take them from first contact through to proposal, negotiation and agreement, and help diversify the income that sustains our work.

What you'll be doing

• Building and managing a high-quality pipeline of trusts, foundations, philanthropic donors and commercial prospects

• Researching funder priorities and developing tailored cases for support, proposals and applications

• Leading pitches and negotiations to secure sustainable, multi-year funding

• Developing innovative partnership propositions that translate IWF's expertise and impact for different audiences

• Growing a network of senior contacts, advisors and intermediaries who can open up new opportunities

• Representing IWF at events, conferences and roundtables

• Reporting on pipeline, forecasts and progress against income targets

Who we're looking for

You'll have a proven track record of securing new income from trusts and foundations, and of managing a business development pipeline from prospecting through to conversion. You'll be an excellent writer and communicator, able to turn complex work into persuasive cases for support, and confident engaging senior decision-makers. You'll be commercially aware, strategic and highly organised, with the judgement to balance income generation with IWF's values.

Experience in the technology, nonprofit or online safety sectors, or familiarity with safeguarding and digital child protection issues, would be a real advantage. Above all, you'll share our commitment to protecting children online.

You will not be required to view criminal images. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks prior to confirmation of employment.

How to apply

Download the Recruitment Pack for more info.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 November 2026.

Please apply with CV and a cover letter.

The IWF is a mission-driven organisation, so in your cover letter please tell us:

• how you meet the job description and person specification, using examples

• why you want to work for the IWF

• why you’re applying for this role in particular

• how you would help us achieve our mission of eliminating online child sexual abuse

If you’re invited to an in-person interview, we’ll ask you to complete our standard application form at that stage.

If you have any questions about the role, or need any adjustments to the application or interview process, please email the same address.