Director of Growth, Impact and Partnerships

Ipswich, Suffolk (Hybrid)
£85,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

The Director of Growth, Impact and Partnerships will provide strategic leadership for growth, partnerships, engagement and impact across Ormiston Families.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will help turn strategy into action by building strong partnerships, growing sustainable income, strengthening organisational influence and ensuring the organisation has the relationships, reputation, resources and insight needed to increase its reach, deepen its impact and deliver its long-term ambitions. 

The postholder will also play a central role in delivering Ormiston Families' organisational change journey, helping us grow well. They will work across Purpose, People, Process and Performance, helping to shape a more connected, insight-led and sustainable organisation by embedding strategic planning, organisational learning, performance measurement and continuous improvement into how the charity operates, grows and creates impact. 

The main duties of this role include: 

  • Setting and delivering an ambitious, evidence-informed strategy for income growth, engagement and impact.
  • Supporting the delivery of the organisation's Purpose, People, Process and Performance agenda, ensuring growth, engagement, impact and partnerships contribute to organisational effectiveness and long-term sustainability. 
  • Championing the development of organisational insight, performance measures and impact reporting that support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Representing Ormiston Families externally, building credibility, influence and strategic relationships with key stakeholders, partners, commissioners, funders and sector leaders.
  • Leading the directorate to deliver annual income targets, long-term growth plans and high-quality supporter experiences.
  • Developing existing income streams and identify new opportunities, products, partnerships and channels.
  • Building and influencing strategic partnerships across the charity, public, education, health, community and commercial sectors to increase impact, reach and sustainability
  • Overseeing integrated marketing and communications activity that builds awareness, reputation and engagement. 
  • Ensuring Ormiston Families’ story is told with clarity, warmth and impact, grounded in the experiences of children, young people and families.
  • Leading organisational impact measurement, evaluation and learning, ensuring insight is embedded in planning, delivery and decision-making. 
  • Promoting a culture of innovation, learning, inclusion and continuous improvement. 
  • Providing robust performance reporting, forecasting and analysis to the CEO, SLT, committees and Board of Trustees.

Benefits include:

•           Competitive salary, benchmarked for a senior charity leadership role.

•           Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, supporting balance and effectiveness.

•           Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies.

•           Pension contribution and employee support offer.

•           Opportunities for professional development, learning and leadership growth.

•           The chance to help shape the future of a values-led organisation making a lasting difference for children, young people and families. 

Location: This is a hybrid role, offering a flexible combination of home working and attendance at our central office.

Salary: £85,000 gross per annum.

Organisation
Ormiston Families View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 22 July 2026
Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 18:16
Tags: Operations, Governance / Management

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