Head of Institutional Funding

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Institutional Fundingto join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester/flexible with remote work in the UK. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £55-63k per annum.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Head of Institutional Funding, the successful candidate will play an integral role in developing a global funding capability, an institutional funding strategy and long-term plan. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

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Benefits of joining us as our Head of Institutional Funding include:

• 35 days Annual Leave
• Matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Access to well-being hub
• Prayer facilities
• Opportunity to really make a difference!

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Key duties and responsibilities of the Head of Institutional Funding:

• Develop and implement an institutional funding strategy and long-term plan
• Build Human Appeal’s position, profile and relationships with key stakeholders through global conferences, funding or co-ordination platforms
• Develop income targets for the institutional funding team
• Attend high-level meetings
• Manage the institutional funding team

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What we’re looking for in our Head of Institutional Funding:

• Education Desirable: Masters degree in international development or related field
• Extensive knowledge and experience in strategy development
• A proven track record of securing funding from high-profile institutional donors like FCDO, ECHO, USAid, UN Agencies, GIZ or SIDA etc. and corporates, trusts and foundation
• Extensive experience of team management
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• A strong understanding of the institutional funding landscape
• Highly-developed written and oral communication, negotiation, persuasion, interpersonal and networking skills
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector

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This would be an ideal role for an experienced senior level Institutional Funder looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Head of Institutional Funding – we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.

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A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

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We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here’s why:

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What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

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What our Staff Say:

“At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!”

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

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“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

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“The reasons I have remained working within the charity sector, and specifically with Human Appeal, is the feeling of contentment. I feel that I am contributing towards a greater cause – I am part of a bigger picture – and I get to meet like-minded people”

Jahed, Business Analyst

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What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

• We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen
• We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
• We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid
• We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan
• We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK
• We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester

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