Head of Business Development

Date: March 2, 2025

Location: St. Vincent's Hospice, PA9 1AF.

Join Our Team – Head of Business Development

📍 Location: St Vincent’s Hospice, Renfrewshire
💷 Salary: £48,000
📅 Hours: Full-time

Are you a strategic and innovative leader passionate about driving income growth for a meaningful cause?

St Vincent’s Hospice is seeking a Head of Business Development to play a pivotal role in our financial sustainability and long-term growth. Reporting to the CEO, this exciting new position will focus on:

  • Developing and delivering a three-year business development strategy to ensure sustainable income growth.
  • Managing and expanding Trusts & Grants funding, major donor relationships, and strategic partnerships.
  • Overseeing the hospice’s lottery and exploring innovative income-generation opportunities.
  • Engaging with high-value donors to maximise fundraising impact.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in business development, income generation, or fundraising at a senior level.
  • Strong track record of securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, or other income streams.
  • Excellent relationship-building and networking skills with funders, and donors. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with achieving ambitious financial targets.
  • Passion for the hospice sector and a commitment to our values of care, compassion, and dignity.

Why Join St Vincent’s Hospice?

🌟 Make a real impact – your work will directly support people affected by life-limiting illness.
🌟 Lead transformational growth in a role with high autonomy and strategic importance.
🌟 Work with a dedicated team in a respected, community-driven organisation.

📌 Apply Now

If you’re ready to drive growth and innovation in a dynamic, rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

You can apply in one of two ways: complete our application form OR submit your CV, along with a covering letter detailing why you are interested in this role.

For an informal discussion, contact Gillian Green, CEO at gillian.green@svh.co.uk or 07825-502502.

St. Vincent’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Appointment will be subject to suitable references, occupational health screening and a Standard Disclosure Check.

Join us in providing compassionate care to our community. Together, we make a difference.

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