Director of Development

Suffolk Community Foundation

Suffolk Community Foundation is seeking an outstanding Director of Development to lead our strategic income generation at a pivotal moment for the county. This senior leadership role will shape the Foundation’s long‑term financial sustainability and strengthen our ability to support communities across Suffolk.

About the Role

As Director of Development, you will drive fundraising across a diverse and high‑impact portfolio. This includes corporate giving, community benefit funds linked to National Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), health‑sector partnerships, local council relationships and applications to national charitable trusts.

You will lead and inspire our Philanthropy Team, supporting their work with private donors, family funds and legacy giving. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will help promote the Foundation to new partners, raise our profile and unlock significant investment into Suffolk’s communities.

A key part of the role is to work closely with the Chief Executive to promote the Foundation and strengthen Suffolk Community Foundation's profile and secure new opportunities for charitable giving. 

What You Will Lead

• Corporate giving – building strong, values‑aligned partnerships with Suffolk businesses.
• National Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) funding – securing community‑benefit investment from major infrastructure projects.
• Suffolk Infrastructure Fund – expanding a flagship fund supporting communities impacted by development.
• Health & ICB partnerships – developing funding programmes that improve community health and wellbeing.
• Local council engagement – develop income opportunities with Suffolk’s public sector partners.
• National trust fundraising – securing multi‑year grants from major UK funders.
• Leadership of the Philanthropy Team – supporting high‑quality donor stewardship and growth.

About You

You are a strategic, confident and relationship‑driven leader with experience generating income across complex systems—whether infrastructure, public sector, health or philanthropy. You bring credibility, clarity and warmth to partnerships, and you thrive in senior environments. You enjoy shaping strategy, influencing stakeholders and building long‑term, trust‑based relationships.