Development Director
£48,102 - £52,310
Aylesbury
Full time, permanent

Action4Youth changes lives and creates better chances for young people by creating opportunities to discover their personal strengths and potential. We are a respected and proactive charity based in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes but reaching young people across the wider south east region. Working with young people from all backgrounds and all abilities, we aim to make a real difference to their futures.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and financially secure charity, which punches well above its weight as it is embarking upon a period of ambitious growth to increase its influence and reach. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, and managing a small but dedicated and experienced team, you will hold lead responsibility for development of our the fundraising as well as the associated marketing and communications functions. 

The successful candidate will bring strategic fundraising management experience within the charity sector and a demonstrable track record in one or more income streams - community, corporate, major donor, trusts, or capital appeals.  

In summary if you are an inspirational, strategic leader who brings a track record of growing and delivering fundraising targets in an increasingly competitive environment we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply
Application is by way of CV initially and, after initial discussion, followed by a Supporting Statement, which should concentrate on the experience and knowledge requirements and be around 1,000 words max.

Closing date:               Monday 9th September 2019 by 10.00 a.m.
First interviews:        Tuesday 17th September 2019
Final interviews:       Wednesday 25th or Thursday 26th September 2019