Title: Head of Strategic Funding Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (1-2 days a week with hybrid working) Salary: £61,273 per annum Band H, Level 3 - Inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) About the role At Scouts, we believe in building a brighter future for young people. Now we re looking for a visionary fundraising leader to join our passionate team as Head of Strategic Funding, a pivotal role shaping how we secure major support from government, trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. You ll lead a brilliant team, nurture high-value relationships, and oversee the full funding cycle, from bold pitches to powerful partnerships. With a multi-million-pound income target, your strategic mindset, creativity, and tenacity will help unlock the resources we need to extend our reach and deepen our impact. As our Head of Strategic Funding, the Key responsibilities are: Leading and evolving Scouts strategic funding strategy in collaboration with our Chief Fundraising Officer. Securing five- to seven-figure gifts from key funders. Managing and inspiring a high-performing team of four. Creating compelling proposals that speak to hearts and minds, and drive change. Developing innovative funding pipelines and fostering cross-organisational collaboration. Engaging senior stakeholders and leveraging peer networks for new opportunities. What we are looking for in our Head of Strategic Funding: W