Director of Development Hybrid working with regular attendance in London £90,000 per annum Permanent Full Time (35 hours per week) Closing Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a national literacy trust to recruit an exceptional Director of Development. This is an incredible opportunity to join the organisation at such a pivotal moment in its growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Senior Management Team, the Director of Development will lead an established and high-performing fundraising function responsible for generating approximately £17m in annual income, while driving the next phase of growth and strengthening unrestricted income. We''re looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial fundraising leader who combines strategic vision and practical delivery. The successful candidate will be proactive and highly engaged, leading from the front to secure transformational partnerships, inspire teams and help shape the organisation''s future. About the charity The charity empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to thrive. Working across schools, communities, prisons and workplaces, the organisation is the UK''s leading authority on literacy. Its work is underpinned by robust research, powerful partnerships and an unwavering commitment to tackling the link between poverty and low literacy. Following a period of significant growth, the charity is now ..... full job details .....