Head of Partnership and Impact Funding Christian Aid

Head of Partnerships & Impact Funding - Christian Aid

Lead global, purpose led partnerships that link income with impact at Christian Aid.

Location: Hybrid / London

About Christian Aid

Christian Aid is a global movement working to end poverty and injustice with people of all faiths and none. For nearly 80 years, we have stood with communities worldwide to challenge inequality, respond to crises, and tackle the root causes of poverty. Our work spans around 30 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, always grounded in local leadership, long term impact and our core values of dignity, equality, justice and love.

About the role

As Head of Partnerships & Impact Funding, you will lead and inspire a high performing team to transform and grow Christian Aid's income and impact from philanthropists, trusts and foundations, the private sector, government and multilaterals. You'll set a clear strategy that links income to impact, strengthen collaboration across the organisation and empower regional leaders to make timely, confident decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide ambitious, values led leadership to a team of expert fundraisers; build a culture of innovation, learning and trust.
• Deliver step change growth through strategic, purpose driven partnerships that create long term value beyond transactional funding.
• Champion convening and connection so Christian Aid is "known" and influential in priority markets, including UK and North America.
• Partner closely with country Heads of Impact to align propositions with programme outcomes and empower in country decision making.
• Establish robust pipeline, financial and contract management, with clear reporting to directors and the Board.

Who we are looking for

You're a strategic, values centred leader who sees the whole picture, linking income and impact with clarity and purpose. You bring confidence working across diverse income streams and geographies, ideally within INGOs or similarly complex, mission driven environments. We also welcome exceptional relationship leaders from the private sector who can translate best in class partnership practice to a global charity context.

Required qualifications & experience

• A track record of multi million pound results with philanthropists, trusts & foundations (including international), business and institutions.
• Outstanding team leadership across multiple global locations; you listen, collaborate, delegate with confidence and develop others.
• Commercial mindset with integrity; strategic thinker who innovates, challenges orthodoxies and prioritises sustainable, long term value.
• Deep understanding of international development funding models and complex programming; credible with senior external partners.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stewardship skills; comfortable with boards and public speaking. If you're ambitious, open minded and ready to build purpose led partnerships that shift power and deliver real change, this role is for you.

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and a relevant supporting statement to with the subject line "Application: Christian Aid-Head of Partnership and Impact Funding". We will respond within 2-3 days.

Equality & diversity statement

Christian Aid is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating recruitment processes that are fair, inclusive, and free from bias. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, please let us know. If you require any job information in an alternative format, we would be happy to provide it.