At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the strategy to secure £20M-£30M in government funding for growth.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on innovation and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £160k, flexible engagement options, and impactful work.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage with top UK and EU funding bodies.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by driving funding strategies and securing vital capital.
- Qualifications: Proven track record in securing multi-million-pound government funding and strong bid-writing skills.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 160000 £ per year.
Head of Public Funding / Strategic Funding Partner
My client is seeking an exceptional senior funding professional or strategic funding partner to secure £20M-£30M in non-dilutive and matching UK and EU government capital, from an identified funding landscape of £100M+ across relevant regional and innovation funding pools.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced public funding specialist with a proven track record of securing significant government-backed capital.
The engagement can be structured as a senior permanent appointment, retained consultancy, or strategic agency partnership, depending on experience and capability.
The Opportunity
The successful individual or partner will take ownership of the funding strategy and execution, identifying, prioritising and converting suitable UK and EU funding opportunities into substantial capital awards.
Funding may include grants, matched equity and public debt instruments, with the objective of securing £20M-£30M to support the client's ambitious growth and development plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Funding Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive UK and EU public funding strategy, identifying and prioritising the highest-value opportunities.
- Bid Leadership: Lead the preparation, management and submission of complex, multi-million-pound funding applications.
- Capital Structuring: Identify and coordinate appropriate combinations of grants, matched equity and public debt to maximise available funding.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and leverage strong relationships with UK and EU funding bodies, government agencies and relevant institutional stakeholders.
- Pipeline Conversion: Take an identified funding pipeline of up to £100M and drive it towards tangible, successful funding outcomes.
- End-to-End Delivery: Own the process from opportunity identification and eligibility assessment through to application, negotiation and award.
- The Ideal Candidate
- We are looking for a senior-level funding professional or organisation with:
- A demonstrable track record of securing multi-million-pound government funding.
- Extensive knowledge of UK innovation, regional development and government funding programmes.
- Strong understanding of EU funding frameworks and funding mechanisms.
- Experience structuring funding across grants, equity and/or public debt.
- Exceptional bid-writing, strategic and project-management capabilities.
- The ability to operate at a senior strategic level while remaining highly execution focused.
- An established network across relevant UK and EU funding bodies would be highly advantageous.
- A strong commercial mindset and the ability to convert funding opportunities into successful outcomes.
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Head of Capital Funding - £160k - London employer: Alexander Charles
At Alexander Charles, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our strategic tax and finance leaders benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to engage with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and meaningful contributions to the financial landscape.
