Alpha Head of UK Development

The Head of UK Development will lead and grow annual income from UK donors to support Alpha’s global mission. You will develop and deliver a sustainable UK fundraising strategy, building a strong long‑term pipeline of income across major, mid‑level and base giving.

Applications for this role close on Wednesday 20th May

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead and deliver Alpha International’s UK fundraising strategy and annual plans
• Develop and grow the UK major donor programme, including multi‑year commitments
• Manage a personal portfolio of major donors giving £10k+ per year
• Prospect and secure new major donors through networking, referrals and peer‑to‑peer connections
• Lead and support team members delivering mid‑level and base giving programmes
• Partner with senior leaders to steward relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts and organisations
• Plan and deliver donor events in the UK, including the UK donor experience at Leadership Conference
• Coordinate donor engagement with the HTB Group Fundraising Committee
• Lead fundraising collaboration in the UK alongside the Alpha UK regional team

Requirements

The following skills and experience form the minimum requirements for the role:

• Committed and passionate about the vision and mission of Alpha and HTB Group
• Available to travel throughout the UK as required
• 5 years’ in fundraising with experience of major donor development within the charity sector or comparable experience in raising funds in a similar field working with high-net-worth clients (e.g. investments / wealth management)
• Experience and knowledge of income generation and the development of a donor base through fundraising communications.
• A track record of strategy design, management and delivery with multiple stakeholders including senior executives
• Planning and running events to achieve strategic outcomes with high-net-worth donors or clients
• Highly organised and disciplined with planning and follow up in relationship development and management
• Team leadership and/or line management experience
• A high calibre communicator with excellent written and verbal skills

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) , which increases with length of service
• Pension scheme contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to training and development resources to help you grow in your role