Communications & Media Part-time

Head of Business Development and Fundraising

Mathematics In Education Industry

Posted

Mar 17, 2026

Location

Remote

Type

Part-time

Compensation

$8839495 - $8839500

Mission

What you will drive

  • Scope external funding opportunities, reviewing these against MEI’s mission, objectives and key criteria.
  • Report to MEI’s Senior Leadership Team and Board on the pipeline of new and potential opportunities and produce business cases for new ventures for MEI’s SLT/Board.
  • Undertake research into donors, sponsors and other funders, reviewing suitability and conducting due diligence.
  • Work with the Director for Strategic Communications and Partnerships to develop relationships and opportunities towards formal agreement.
  • Provide advice and guidance to colleagues involved in developing new business, including how to model costs and pricing, and shaping and writing effective proposals.
  • Build intelligence about the competitive landscape, identifying competitors, assessing potential threats and maintaining an up-to-date register for SLT and the Board.
  • Manage a diverse set of funding opportunities and proposals on the go at any single time, ranging from conference sponsorships to grant applications, project bids, corporate partnerships and government programme bids.
  • Participate in pre-market engagement for large tenders, clarifying funder expectations and requirements, guiding senior leadership decisions about priorities and bidding criteria.
  • For competitive tenders, manage the process from tender launch to bid submission with input from business and operational leads, including: tender clarification; costs and budget; proposal writing, review and sign off; compliance requirements; and supporting documentation.
  • Co-ordinate post-award processes through to contract signature, in line with Grant Manager responsibilities and in liaison with SLT and trustees, legal partners, finance and other partners/teams.
  • Participate in post-tender feedback reviews and share learning across the team, using lessons learned to undertake revision and improvements.
  • Support the account management and stewardship of donors and sponsors, liaising with appropriate teams, ensuring that objectives of donors and sponsors are fully met.
  • Directly manage relationships with lead representatives of annual conference sponsor and exhibiting organisations, ensuring their objectives are met, arrangements are handled smoothly, and risks and issues are managed effectively.
  • Shape the configuration and use of MEI’s CRM system and other internal systems for effective business development and fundraising.
  • Ensure contact records are up to date, accurate and compliant.
  • Produce regular reports for SLT and Board on progress in business development and fundraising, including conversion rates, KPIs, and risks.
  • Contribute to MEI’s culture of evidence-driven decision-making, providing high quality evidence and intelligence which supports business strategy.
  • Work with trustees, SLT and business teams to ensure that business development and fundraising activity is coherent and aligned with broader strategy and delivery.
  • Support the development of commercial skills, competencies and approaches across MEI.
  • Undertake other duties assigned by the Director for Strategic Communications and Partnerships and keep them up to date through accurate and regular updates.
  • Director for Strategic Communications and Partnerships
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Learning Officer
  • Financial Controller
  • Business and Central Services Manager
  • Demonstrable experience of fundraising across multiple income streams
  • Strong track record of writing bids and securing grant and other funding
  • Knowledge and experience of public sector procurement
  • Excellent writing skills for bids and fundraising communication
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across MEI and with external funders
  • Experience in the education or charitable sector
  • Track record of securing large government contracts
  • Experience collaborating with product development or programme design teams
  • Familiarity with MEI’s mission and the education landscape
  • This is a list of personal attributes which are important for the role but also should encapsulate behaviours required to meet the MEI values of equity, credibility, commitment and service.
  • Communicates with clarity and respect
  • Commitment and ability to work with all stakeholders to deliver exceptional service
  • Actively seeks to work collaboratively when required to achieve the highest service standards
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, proactive attitude, and commitment to continuous learning and skill development
  • Supportive and collaborative, able to guide and motivate others to deliver high-quality work
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and foster positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
  • Dynamic, enthusiastic, and positive, bringing energy and a can-do attitude to the role