R-evolution is a dynamic and mission-driven charity focused on creating sustainable community change through innovative social and environmental programmes. We are seeking a visionary Senior Charity Development & Relationships Manager to lead our strategic development, income generation and stakeholder engagement activities.
The Role
As our Senior Charity Development & Relationships Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of R-evolution. Working closely with the CEO, you'll provide strategic leadership across development and fundraising, securing new income streams and building long-term, high-value partnerships. This role is crucial in ensuring our charity remains financially resilient, mission-aligned, and positioned for long-term impact.
You'll be responsible for cultivating relationships with statutory funders, donors and strategic partners, ensuring R-evolution's voice is heard and its value clearly demonstrated within our communities and across the sector.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic development and contribute to organisational planning as a key member of the leadership team.
Identify and secure new funding streams including statutory, trust, and commercial income.
Build and manage six-figure relationships with funders and partners, ensuring sustainability and impact.
Raise R-evolution's profile through strategic engagement with donors, public bodies and the media.
Develop partnerships that drive innovation and expand the charity's reach and relevance.
Oversee impact reporting and evaluation to demonstrate value and inform future development.
Collaborate with internal teams to align funding strategies with operational priorities.
About You
We're looking for a confident, strategic leader who brings experience in income generation, stakeholder engagement, and organisational development, preferably within the charity, social enterprise, or public sector.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven success in a senior development, fundraising or leadership role.
Strong track record in securing and managing six-figure funding relationships.
Strategic planning and income diversification expertise.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in external representation, partnership building and public engagement.
Knowledge of evaluation, impact reporting and community development.
Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional collaboration.
Desirable
Experience in public speaking and media engagement.
Grant writing or tender development expertise.
Knowledge of the local funding and voluntary sector landscape.
Other Information
Due to the nature of this role, occasional early morning, late evening, and weekend work is expected.
Driving licence and own transport required to be able to travel around the different projects within the Humber region.
Interviews expected to be held week commencing: 01/09/2025.
What We Offer
The opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities through your work
A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven team environment
Paid Christmas shutdown period (this does not come out of your annual leave entitlement.)
Flexible working arrangements
Company pension
Employee cycle discount
Sick pay
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter through indeed, which outlines how you meet the criteria for the role.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Fergal on 01482 844422.
If you require any special arrangements to enable you to participate in the selection process, please let us know.
Safeguarding
R-evolution is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all stakeholders by taking all reasonable steps to protect them from harm and accepts its corporate responsibility for the well-being and safety of its stakeholders, including children and vulnerable adults.
As this role is likely to involve the supervision of and work with children, young people and vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will require an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: 43,139.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Experience:
senior relationship management: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Riding of Yorkshire HU16 4LL
Application deadline: 21/08/2025
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