Head of Development, Not For Profit People on behalf of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust & CGHP

Head of Development

Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE)

Location: Cambridge – Hybrid working

Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) is a charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and linked to ACT (Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust). We work to improve global health equity.

About The Role

As Head of Development, you will lead income generation and strategic partnership activity, playing a pivotal role in securing the funding and relationships needed for long‑term success.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will:

• Develop and deliver an ambitious income generation strategy
• Build and maintain high‑value relationships with funders, donors and partners
• Grow a diverse and sustainable funding pipeline
• Lead on compelling bids, proposals and reporting
• Contribute to organisational strategy, governance and leadership

About You

• Experience working within the charity sector, global health or international development.
• A strong track record in fundraising, development or business development, with experience securing significant income.
• Excellent relationship‑building and influencing skills.
• Experience of developing and delivering successful income strategies.
• Experience of working with trustees, boards or governance structures.
• Strong written communication skills, including bid and proposal development.
• The ability to operate strategically while delivering operational results.
• A genuine commitment to equity, collaboration and ethical practice.

Why apply?

This is an exciting time to join CGHP as they strengthen their sustainability, expand partnerships and grow impact. If you are a strategic relationship‑builder with a strong track record in fundraising and business development, this is a rare opportunity to shape the next phase of growth for a respected organisation working for global health equity.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Birthday off, annual eye tests, pension, wellbeing support and flexible working.

Closing Date: 8th July 2026

Relevant Experience

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

• Head of Fundraising
• Head of Partnerships
• Development Director
• Fundraising Director
• Head of Income Generation
• Business Development Director
• Strategic Partnerships Lead
• Philanthropy Lead
• Head of External Relations