Head Of Business Development (Maternity Cover)

Who we are:

For over 25 years Oasis Project has been delivering services for women, children and families affected by substance use. We are an award-winning, trauma-informed organisation, aiming to empower those affected by substance use to make choices that lead to change.  We have an incredible team of staff working across three premises in Brighton and Hastings. 

We are looking for:

Oasis Project is recruiting a Head of Business Development.  As Head of Business Development, you will work with our board of trustees, senior leadership team and staff.  You will manage and develop the fundraising, communications and marketing functions, to promote the implementation of Oasis Project’s new strategy for 2024-27.  You will lead and deliver on income generation targets which support the mid and long-term sustainability of Oasis Project.  You will be part of an award-winning charity, with an incredible team of staff across three premises in Brighton and Hastings.

You will have:

• Experience working in a Senior Management level role within a voluntary sector organisation.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting skills, with a high degree of IT literacy.
• Experience in thinking strategically and developing operational business plans.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a Business Development/senior management role with a focus on income generation and fundraising strategy development.  
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.
• Ability to write clear and persuasive documents including bids, marketing materials and board reports.
• Commitment to mirroring Oasis Project values in day-to-day work – collaboration, care creativity and learning.
• Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, including through trust and foundations and government contracts.

We offer:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Well-being support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with GP access.
• Paid well-being hour once a month.
• Funded monthly clinical supervision and learning and development opportunities.
• Relaxed dress code and flexible working opportunities.

Please note:

• *The post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Oasis Project is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or people from the global majority, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.
• Oasis Project is committed to lived experience being central to its service development. We welcome applications from people with relevant personal/professional experience.

How to apply:

• For a full application pack, please visit our website If you would like to chat to someone about this role, please contact us via the recruitment email.