Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We do this by enabling local people to support local causes, making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across the county.

Help us connect people who care about Sussex with the communities that need their support.

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Development to help us grow our income, build new relationships and inspire more people to give locally.

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary and shape our future strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to join a small, ambitious team making a real difference across Sussex.

We're looking for a confident, creative and proactive relationship-builder who can identify new opportunities, engage potential donors and turn connections into lasting commitments. You'll also lead our communications and engagement work, helping us share the stories that demonstrate our impact.

You don't necessarily need a traditional fundraising background. What matters is your ability to connect with people, inspire trust and enthusiasm, and drive results.

If you're motivated by people, place and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more by reading the full recruitment pack here.

We encourage applications from people with varied backgrounds and experiences. Sussex Community Foundation is committed to increasing diversity across our teams.

Head of Development

Salary: £55,000 - £58,000 FTE, depending on experience

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across Sussex. The normal place of work will be our office at 15 Western Road Lewes BN7 1RL. We are currently working to a hybrid model with most staff in the office 40-60% of their time.

To Apply

Apply through the Charity Job portal by submitting your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification. We are using the Charity Job anonymised recruitment process; therefore, all applications must go through this channel.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please email us to arrange a call with Vicky.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 November 2026 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 30 November 2026.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will work to accommodate your needs.