Head of Income Generation and Business Development

Head of Income Generation & Business Development

Resources for Autism is at a pivotal point in its development. As the fundraising landscape continues to evolve, we recognise the need to move beyond a predominantly grant‑led model and develop a broader, more resilient approach to income generation. We are therefore seeking a dynamic, strategic and accomplished leader to join the organisation and establish a progressive income generation strategy.

Location

London (or Birmingham with regular travel to London)

Hours

Full time

Reports to

CEO

Essential Experience & Track Record

• A demonstrable track record of generating income and/or building sustainable revenue streams, across more than one income source.
• Evidence of developing and delivering an income or growth strategy, particularly in contexts requiring diversification or change.
• Experience of driving new opportunities — such as partnerships, products, services or supporter propositions — rather than only maintaining existing income.
• Proven success in building and stewarding senior relationships, including corporates, funders, donors, commissioners or strategic partners.
• Experience working at a senior level within an organisation, with exposure to executive decision‑making and governance (e.g. Board or Trustee engagement).
• Demonstrable evidence of success and business growth.
• Experience and success in one or more of the following: corporate partnerships or sponsorship; major donor/philanthropy programmes; earned or paid for services/sales; community or digital fundraising.
• Experience developing and delivering successful strategies.
• Evidence of successful relationship‑building skills with funders, donors, corporate partners or others.
• Experience managing or mentoring staff or volunteers.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior stakeholders.
• Good market research and data analysis skills that have influenced decisions.
• Experience contributing to or leading at organisational growth.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different populations including colleagues, external professionals, service users, families, volunteers, donors.
• Understanding of and commitment to adhering to fundraising policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice, GDPR).
• Experience in minor/major donor fundraising and/or corporate partnerships.
• Familiarity with the autism or disability sector.

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns with the option to work in a hybrid way (only available for some roles).
• 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 Celebration days that could be used between Christmas and new year, but may be used for other religious days or significant days such as your birthday.
• Access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you.
• Access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enrolment on to our pension scheme.
• A supportive, warm and fun working environment made up of values driven people who are passionate about changing the world for autistic people.

Testimonials

90% of our staff say that Resources for Autism is “a great place to work”.

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