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Interim Director of Growth and External Relations (FTC) Bristol (with hybrid and remote UK working options)

Development Initiatives applies the power of data and evidence to build sustainable solutions.

Our mission is to work closely with partners to ensure data-driven evidence and analysis are used effectively in policy and practice to end poverty, reduce inequality and increase resilience.

While data alone cannot bring about a better world, it is vital to achieving it. Data has the power to unlock insight, shine a light on progress and empower people to increase accountability.

We are now looking for an Interim Director of Growth and External Relations to join our team in Bristol for a 12-month fixed-term contract, on a full-time basis working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £70,000 – £75,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Flexible working arrangements (e.g. homeworking, flexitime)
• Informal work environment (e.g. casual dress)
• Free access to the onsite gym in the Bristol office
• Healthcare scheme with an employee assistance programme
• Paid study leave and financial support
• Paid professional membership fees
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, plus all bank and public holidays and discretionary paid time off at Christmas
• Up to five days’ paid volunteering leave (addressing poverty/helping vulnerable people).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre international development professional with extensive knowledge of the international donor marketplace to join our organisation as we undergo an exciting period of change.

We are a purpose-driven organisation that can offer a fast-paced and engaging work environment where you will have the opportunity to satiate your analytical curiosity as you work with our culturally and geographically diverse Hubs.

So, if you thrive in a fast-moving, international environment where you will have the opportunity to initiate real change in the international development sector, this is the perfect position for you.

The Role

As the Interim Director of Growth and External Relations, you will be responsible for overseeing our organisational growth, external engagements and partnerships to maximise impact whilst we recruit a new CEO.

Specifically, you will maximise our impact with new and existing audiences by increasing awareness and our external profile. This will involve building productive networks with governments and international organisations, with a particular focus on growth within the North American philanthropic marketplace.

Taking responsibility for our marketing, brand management and partnerships, you will provide frameworks for both organisation-wide strategies, as well as for our regional Hubs. You will provide core marketing materials, that may be tailored by geographically diverse teams to target specific audiences.

Additionally, you will:

• Oversee our corporate communications and marketing materials
• Promote new programmes and projects with partners – Facilitate professional development and the international influencing capacity of teams

About You

To be considered as the Interim Director of Growth and External Relations, you will need:

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in a senior management role in a relevant international organisation
• Experience of public relations and managing teams who oversee communications and external relations
• Experience of working in or with governments to communicate policy positions and campaigns
• Experience of shaping policy action within the UN system and International Institutions
• Experience of organisational management including budgeting, development, finance and evaluation
• Experience of working with finance teams to present income pipelines
• A proven record of excellence in fundraising, media relations, and other external representation
• Knowledge of institutional, bilateral and private donors within the US donor market
• Excellent knowledge of brand management
• Expertise in business and fundraising development, with a network of philanthropic and government contacts
• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in political science, economics or international development

This role will require a flexible and willing approach to travel – sometimes abroad and often at short notice – for specified periods.

Out of office hours contact may be required within this role.

Other organisations might call this position Head of Growth and External Relations, Director of External Partnerships, Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Director of External Development, or Head of Growth and Partnerships.

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