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Manchester, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
£41,404 - £49,042 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee the delivery of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change’s charitable income generation and fundraising function, driving sustainable income growth through a diverse portfolio of opportunities including commissioning, grant applications, charitable trusts and foundations and fundraising activity. The Head of Development will carry out a mixed role, primarily consisting of informing the strategy, supervising the team and supporting them to secure income - while also directly creating some high-value / high-stakes submissions themselves. The role will play a key part in shaping and delivering the organisation’s growth ambitions, ensuring a strong and balanced pipeline across statutory, commissioned and voluntary income streams. As part of TLC’s Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will act as a senior advisor on charitable income generation opportunities and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Contribution

  •  Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, contributing to organisational strategy, growth and long-term sustainability.
  • Work alongside the Group Director of Partnerships and Development and other senior leaders to shape and deliver TLC’s development and charitable income generation strategy.
  • Act as a senior advisor on development, funding and growth of charitable income sources for the organisation.
  • Take a lead role in fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

Development and Income Generation

  • Lead the team to deliver focused and successful development activity across TLC, ensuring a strong and sustainable pipeline of opportunities across: Tenders / commissioning (including pre-market engagement such as soft market testing, actual submissions including PQQs, ITTs, framework applications and presentations / interviews) Charitable trusts and foundations, Grants, Fundraising, Corporate relationships
  • Work closely with our: Group Head of Marketing and Communications to create and run exciting, engaging campaigns and projects which grow awareness of and support for TLC, ultimately leading to increased income, Director of Finance To ensure budgets are accurate and bids appropriately costed, Director and Heads of Services To ensure we can deliver safely, securely and effectively,  Director of Partnerships and Development To ensure strategic alignment and relationships.
  • Ensure a detailed understanding of all tender specifications including a thorough assessment of the implications and requirements of TLC within each opportunity.
  • Ensure all submissions are high quality, aligned to TLC values and priorities.
  • Work closely with service leads and partnerships colleagues to identify, scope and develop new opportunities. 

Leadership and Management

  • Provide strong leadership to the Development team, including line management of Development Managers.
  • Support a high-performing, collaborative team culture aligned to TLC behaviours and values.
  • Ensure effective performance management, supervision, and development of staff (including one-to-ones, appraisals and team meetings).

Performance, Planning and Delivery

  • Lead the development and delivery of a clear development plan aligned to organisational strategy.
  • Monitor and report on development and fundraising performance, ensuring a data informed approach to decision-making.
  • Provide delegated budget management for development and fundraising activity.
  • Ensure smooth transition from development activity to service mobilisation, working closely with operational teams.

External Relationships and Profile

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, funders and partners with regard to charitable income generation opportunities.
  • Represent TLC at external forums, networks and events, contributing to sector influence and profile. Governance and Ways of Working
  • Ensure all development and fundraising activity aligns with TLC policies, values and ethical frameworks.
  • Contribute to organisational planning cycles, board reporting and strategic development processes.
  • Commit to continuous professional development and maintain awareness of sector trends and opportunities. 
Organisation
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 25 June 2026
Closing date: 14 July 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Fundraising, Business Development, Corporate Fundraising, Events / Activities, Digital Fundraising