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WC1X 8LT (Hybrid)
£55,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Start date: ASAP

Location: UK 

Application Deadline: 7 November 2025. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

Job title: Development Manager

Working hours: 35 hrs per week 

Remuneration: £55,000 annually. Final salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience. 

ABOUT IWPR

Founded in 1991, the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is a non-profit organisation that works with independent media and civil society to promote positive change in areas of crisis and conflict. From Ukraine to the Philippines – via the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Central Asia – we have trained tens of thousands of journalists and civil society activists and built many lasting organisations that remain independent to this day in Afghanistan, the Balkans, Africa and Asia.

THE ROLE 

The Development Manager will proactively develop programme ideas into winnable proposals and progress income from institutional donors as well as trusts and foundations. Reporting to the Global Development Director, the successful candidate will be a self-starter with the relevant experience, skills and relationships to develop a portfolio of prospects and grantmakers. You will work as part of a collaborative and friendly development team and work closely with programmes to develop new ideas and applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop new ideas for business development and submit to institutional and/or trusts & foundations as appropriate
  • To work with programme teams to submit timely proposals in response to calls including proposal development and coordinating the proposal administration process
  • Work closely with the programme teams to identify and respond to new opportunities for their portfolios and develop existing relationships in collaboration with IWPR programmes
  • Contribute to the development team and overall organisational income targets
  • Develop strategies for engaging new prospective donors – including foundations - through research
  • Gather and share information on new potential funding and/or themes and contribute to the intelligence and MEL functions of IWPR with donor information and competitor mapping
  • To contribute to the overall strategic development of the team including the MEL and networking functions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • At least 4 years of experience working in a similar role
  • Significant and demonstrable experience of securing income from institutional donors, trusts and foundations
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
  • High quality verbal and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, and a desire to collaborate effectively with peers
  • Proven successful experience in identifying and securing unpublished funding opportunities
  • Ability to deliver high-level presentations to donors, clients and internal audiences

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Principals only. No calls please. Only those who have been selected for interviews will be contacted. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.

IWPR is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, veteran status or pregnancy and maternity. 

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Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 08 October 2025
Closing date: 07 November 2025 at 11:06
Job ref: https://iwpr.bamboohr.com/careers/458
Tags: International Development, Business Development, Programme Management

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