At Catch22, we are proud of both our long history and  reputation as an innovative and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work.

Catch22 is a dynamic, driven social business working to both deliver high-quality public services and to influence system change.  We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated, self-starting colleague to become our next Chief Development Officer and lead our development function. You will join the Chief Officer Group and play a key role in running the organisation. You can find out more about our Chief Officer Group on our website.

As Chief Development Officer, your main responsibilities will involve:

• Leading the annual revenue pipeline, working closely with Chief Officers to deliver the Business Plan, including existing contracts, organic growth, and new markets
• Developing, managing and delivering a clearly defined fundraising strategy, including short and long term key performance indicators and growth goals.
• Managing and growing a diversified portfolio of corporate partners and foundation funders.
• Working with the Communication team to advise on brand awareness and marketing strategies for commissioner, partner and investor audiences
• Working with the Chief Reform Officer to develop a social investment strategy to fund existing and new public service goals 

Your role will also include:

• Overseeing the creation and implementation of new development initiatives based on sound business intelligence and data
• Designing and overseeing development systems and processes that provide both support and accountability, as well as ensuring an appropriate balance between standardisation and flexibility
• Team and Organisational Leadership
• Partnering with the CEO and other key staff members to leverage fundraising activities, with a special focus on social investment and corporate partnerships
• Collaborating with the Executive team on meetings and reports to the Governing Board

If you'd like an informal chat with the current post-holder to find out more about the role, please clearly state this in your "Message to the Hiring Manager" statement when applying. Should you pass the initial screening, we will contact you to arrange a time to speak.

Essential experience

• Demonstrated success in winning and retaining business, and creating innovative and development strategies.
• Demonstrated senior level experience and expertise in public service delivery
• Significant experience of business development and fundraising success. Experience with foundations and private fundraising is desirable.
• Experience working in private, public and third sector environments
• An existing strong network of potential partners and funders
• Experience in public services, particularly education, justice, social service sectors and employment sectors
• Track record of operational leadership in a senior role in a complex, national organisation.
• Experience in working with Directors and senior management to deliver strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated financial awareness; controls costs and understands the basics of Profit/Loss management.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Qualities

• Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage new accounts
• An understanding of Catch22’s vision, mission, history and multi-stakeholder governance.
• A hands-on, creative person with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with big-picture thinking.
• Inspiring, passionate, curious and open-minded.
• Results oriented and capable of harnessing creativity into implementable, fundable activities.
• Ability to see the links between Finance, HR, Legal and IT, and wider Catch22 issues.
• Demonstrated capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and fundraising targets.
• Working knowledge of Social Value frameworks and practices.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to delegate, train, coach and motivate staff.
• Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills with direct experience in working with and presenting to Boards.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop effective long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong integrity, ethics and professionalism: accurate, reliable and knows how to deal with confidential information.
• Collaborative management and working style with a diverse workforce; strong mediating skills.
• Entrepreneurship: Offer fresh, innovative ideas and approaches that create market and brand value.
• Accurate Self-Insight: Demonstrate an awareness own strengths and development needs, as well as the impact of own behaviour on others.

• Line Managed by: Chris Wright, our CEO
• Direct Reports: TBC
• Grade: Chief Officer
• Salary range: £80—£100k, depending on experience
• Location: Based in our central London office (between Old Street and Barbican stations), but with options for flexible working.
• Closing dates for applications: Thursday June 27th, however, we reserve the right to close the role sooner than this should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage candidates to apply ASAP.
• Face-to-face interviews will take place in our London office, week commencing 8th July 2019. We may call you ahead of time to discuss the role with you further.