# Alpha Head of UK Development

**Company:** [HTB Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/2P3ZP1DmSXMq5eMwMvRHLu.md)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Alpha International

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## Description

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