Elevare Director for Development & Partnerships in London

Elevare Education Foundation is seeking an ambitious and values-driven Director for Development & Partnerships to lead our Foundation's work on income generation, strategic partnerships and civic impact across the Elevare Civic Education Group. This is a senior strategic leadership role, working closely with the Group Chief of Staff, Group CEO, Boards and Executive and Senior leaders across our College, Trust and Foundation.

You will play a critical role in strengthening the long-term financial sustainability of the Foundation, growing our social impact and positioning the Group as a leading civic education organisation locally, regionally and nationally.

• Lead and deliver a Group-wide Development & Partnerships Strategy, aligned to Elevare's mission, values and governance framework.
• Drive income diversification and income generation, including fundraising, grant funding, sponsorship, partnerships, commissioning and ethical commercial activity.
• Develop innovative products, programmes and partnerships that enhance learner opportunity, employability and social mobility.
• Build and steward high-value relationships with funders, employers, civic bodies, charities, local authorities and system leaders.
• Provide strategic advice and assurance to senior leaders and Boards on income performance, risk, impact and opportunity.
• Embed systemised approaches to horizon scanning, opportunity identification, pipeline management and impact reporting.
• Lead and develop a high-performing development and partnerships function, setting clear KPIs and delivery expectations.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery and is ideal for someone who enjoys working across systems, organisations and sectors to create meaningful and sustainable change.

• A strong track record in income generation and fundraising within education, charity or public benefit contexts.
• Experience of developing and delivering partnership or development strategies that support organisational growth.
• Proven success in writing and securing high-value bids, tenders or grant funding.
• Strong strategic thinking, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to navigate and translate education and social policy into practical opportunities.
• A commitment to ethical practice, inclusion and public value.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal.
• Free Wi-Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam.
• Access to our on-site gym at Bromley campus and discount at other local gyms.
• Discounts in our in-house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments.

Equal Opportunities: London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult's Barred List check.