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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Stop Domestic Abuse in their search for a Business Development Director.
Location: Based in Havant. Some local travel will be expected
Salary: £55,441 - £60,984 dependent on experience
Stop Domestic Abuse is an innovative and unique provider of all services to those affected by domestic abuse. They provide inclusive domestic abuse services for adults and children living in Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton (population 1.9 million).
As Business Development Director, you will work as a key member of Stop Domestic Abuse’s Executive Leadership Team delivering the organisation’s strategic plans, focusing on securing and managing contracts and grants, management and business development.
 Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, developing and delivering the income generation and fundraising strategy.
- Drive growth and business opportunities for Stop Domestic Abuse by leading on and developing new proposals for contracts, tenders, and grant applications; ensuring a strong business case and measurable outcomes.
- Develop new business lines which contribute income to support the Stop Domestic Abuse’s aspirations and core functions
- Lead on successful responses for Pre-qualification Questionnaires (PQQs), Invitations to Tender (ITT), grant applications and tender presentations.
- Sustain existing and develop new partnerships with key stakeholders across the sector.
- Lead on, and explore new high value income generation strategies, i.e. high net worth donors, corporate and business sponsorship, individual giving programmes, payroll giving, trading, etc and developing inspiring, motivating, advising and supporting local community groups to raise awareness and to generate income locally.
- Engage local media and develop PR. Leading on the development and creation of high-quality marketing, communication, and promotional tools.
- Take on Data Protection Officer and responsible person for Health and Safety matters and compliance.
- Act as an ambassador for Stop Domestic Abuse, continuing to develop a positive image of the charity with service users, stakeholders and the local community.
The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification (business management, management & leadership, fundraising, data & reporting) or proven track record in management with a particular focus on the women’s sector/domestic violence sector/community and voluntary sector.
 Excellent knowledge and understanding of the current funding landscape and evidence of successfully developing opportunities to obtain new funding sources is key, as is a strong knowledge of GDPR, data protection, confidentiality, EEDI and Health and Safety. You must also have a proven track record in developing, implementing, evaluating and monitoring strategic, operational, business and fundraising plans, with a background in developing and executing an income generation strategy. Knowledge of social media platforms and experience in developing/delivering communications across multiple outlets is also crucial.
 You must have the ability to lead, enthuse and inspire a team, using personal warmth and humour with the ability to be authoritative yet willing to take account of the views of others and be responsive to them. Proven ability to effectively build the organisation and manage staff capacity, developing a high performing team to ensure the organisation runs smoothly is a must, as is excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong presentational and influencing abilities.
 This is an exciting role in an ambitious and growing charity that supports all people affected by domestic abuse.
If you would like to receive further information, including the full job description and how to apply, please send your CV to lizzy.clark@harrishill.co.uk
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corpâ„¢, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
