Redbridge Giving Director

Help shape the future of local giving in Redbridge 

Redbridge Giving was created to harness the collective power of residents, businesses, funders and local partners to support community-led change. Built on the belief that those closest to local challenges are often best placed to identify solutions, the scheme exists to grow local giving, strengthen community leadership and direct resources where they can make the greatest difference for local people.

With strong foundations now in place, we're looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and relationship-focused leader to take Redbridge Giving into its next phase of development. 

As Redbridge Giving Director, you will build on the significant progress already achieved, including the establishment of the scheme's governance, the launch of its website and brand, the development of its strategic priorities, and the securing of its first funding partnership. 

You will lead Redbridge Giving's fundraising and partnership strategy, building relationships with funders, businesses, philanthropists and strategic partners to attract new investment and support. Working closely with the Committee and wider stakeholders, you will help realise the scheme's ambition of generating £1 million in funding and in-kind support for local communities within its first three years. 

Alongside growing resources, you will play a key role in shaping how success is defined, measured and shared. Working closely with our learning partners, you will lead the development of the scheme's Theory of Change and monitoring, evaluation and learning framework, ensuring that evidence, insight and learning inform decision-making and help demonstrate the difference Redbridge Giving is making across the borough. 

A strong commitment to community-led change is essential. You will champion approaches that enable residents and communities to play a meaningful role in shaping priorities and directing resources, ensuring that participation, equity and inclusion remain at the heart of the scheme's work. 

This is a highly collaborative role, requiring someone who can build strong relationships across communities, the voluntary sector, business and philanthropy. As a visible ambassador for Redbridge Giving, you will inspire confidence, foster collaboration and create opportunities for people and organisations to contribute to a stronger, fairer and more connected borough. 

We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach. You will be excited by the opportunity to grow a developing initiative, comfortable working in an evolving environment, and motivated by the chance to create lasting change for local communities. 

Note on working pattern 

Please note that this role can be offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. As an organisation rooted in community, we believe that regular in-office presence is important to foster collaboration, connection and team cohesion. 

This role is 28 hours per week, which can we worked over 4 or 5 days.  

How to apply 

To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with response to the following questions:  

1. Please describe your experience of securing income, funding, resources or partnerships. What approaches have you used, what were the outcomes, and how would this experience help you grow and sustain Redbridge Giving? 

2. Please describe your experience of developing monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches to understand impact and inform decision-making. What did you learn from this experience, and how did it influence future plans?  

3. Redbridge Giving is committed to ensuring that communities have a meaningful role in shaping priorities, decisions and solutions. Please describe your experience of supporting community leadership and participation. What approaches have you used, and how would they help you ensure local people and communities are at the heart of Redbridge Giving?  

4. Please describe your experience of working with a Board, Committee or within a governance framework. How have you contributed to effective decision-making, accountability and good governance, and how would this experience support you in the role? 

Interviews 

First interviews will take place online on Tuesday 8th December, with second interviews to be held in person on Tuesday 15th December.  

If you’d like to arrange an informal chat about this role, please email our general enquies inbox - hello@ communityactionredbridge .org .uk