Assistant Director of Income Generation (Major Donors)
The charity is entering a period where stronger leadership within the income generation function will be critical to sustaining and growing its vital work.
We are looking for an Assistant Director of Income Generation (Major Donors) to act as a key member of the senior team and a trusted deputy to the Director.
Location: Mill Hill Broadway, London. Hybrid (2 days WFH per week)
Role Type: Permanent
Work Type: Full Time/Hybrid
Salary: £60-70k
Closing Date: 06 July 2026
Assistant Director of Income Generation Opportunity
Second-in-command for income generation, with real scope to shape how fundraising works
This is a broad, outward-facing role, combining leadership, oversight and hands-on delivery. Alongside helping shape how the team operates, you will lead and grow major donor fundraising, building relationships with high-value supporters, owning a portfolio, and playing a central role in securing significant gifts.
About the Organisation
The charity was founded by Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, and works to offer a way through the anxiety, fear and isolation so often caused by grief. Bereavement is devastating at any age, but for a child it is life changing.
An open-access charity, funded by the generosity of supporters, they are here to help ease the pain and confusion caused by the death of a parent or sibling. Services include one-to-one counselling, music therapy, grief relief kits and much more.
What matters?
The vision of a world where no child grieves alone. The mission? To give every child, young person and their families access to the best possible support following the death of someone close.
Leading with empathy and kindness, putting people first.
If you join the team…
You’ll be a senior leader in the Income Generation team, working closely with the Director of Income to help lead a nine-strong team and shape how the function develops. You will provide day-to-day management support, help bring structure and consistency to ways of working, and play a key role in building a collaborative, supportive culture across the team.
Alongside management and strategy duties, you will lead on Major Donors fundraising, building strong and lasting relationships with major donors while confidently leading on stewardship. You’ll help to secure sustainable income in a wholly donation-funded model, while raising awareness of childhood bereavement.
Ultimately, you’ll help create a more resilient, well-structured fundraising function that can deliver consistent year-on-year growth. We look forward to welcoming you to a team that upholds values of integrity, compassion and excellence.
You’ll initially be asked to upload a CV to begin your application. This is just to get you started – you’ll then receive the full Candidate Information Pack before submitting a formal application to the client. At that stage, you’ll have the opportunity to review and tailor your CV if you wish.
Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining the team!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
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Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a high-impact contract role within an international charity? This is a unique opportunity to join during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping integrate UK and US finance operations while ensuring robust financial control, compliance, reporting and governance.
Working closely with the VP of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership while remaining hands-on with financial operations, systems migration, board reporting and statutory compliance. This role would suit someone who thrives in a changing environment and enjoys improving processes, systems and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the integration of UK finance operations into a global finance function
- Support the migration from QuickBooks to NetSuite and Barclays to HSBC
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
- Prepare board reports and provide financial insights to senior stakeholders
- Lead UK audit activity and support statutory filings with Companies House and the Charity Commission
- Review and improve financial policies, processes and reporting frameworks
Essential Skills & Experience
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- 5+ years' finance experience
- Experience managing change, finance transformation or systems projects
- Board reporting and stakeholder management experience
- Experience managing or mentoring finance staff
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Charity or international NGO experience
- NetSuite implementation or migration experience
- Gift Aid knowledge
Applications for this role are now under review, and the deadline could well be brought forward if the suitable candidate is found. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application!