Director of Affiliate Development

Due to internal progression we are recruiting for an inspirational and impactful leader to join Mary’s Meals International, as Director of Affiliate Development.

As an organisation, named after Mary the mother of Jesus and shaped by Christian spirituality, we feel that the way we do things is as important as the end results and we welcome all who wish to play their part in our important work. Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals. Our organisation is experiencing rapid growth and as we stand on the cusp of our next strategic period, there has never been a more exciting time to join Mary’s Meals.

Reporting to our CEO and working in close collaboration with our National Affiliates and Trustees, you will lead on the strategic planning and development of our National Affiliate network to enable the long-term financial sustainability and growth of our movement, as we strive to reach the next child waiting for Mary’s Meals.

Enabling and supporting the growth of our movement, which consists of many independent entities who are united in the mission of Mary’s Meals, will be your key focus and you will be a passionate advocate for our work and demonstrate a strong vocational attitude that shows competence, commitment and contribution to the global movement.

Other key priorities will include:

· Provide strong strategic leadership to our Executive Directors and other leaders across our National Affiliate network to drive growth;

· Support our National Affiliates in building strategies for growth, through effective business planning and capacity building;

· Work closely with our National Affiliates to establish a portfolio of large, long-term partnerships that provide sustainable income;

· Provide strong leadership for our global Affiliate Development team in support of our National Affiliates; and

· Build strong relationships and oversee the management of key partnerships and grants.

With fantastic experience of working in and with international organisations, developing strategies to enable growth and successfully delivering complex global change projects. With exceptional organisational skills, a proactive approach to planning and the ability to work across multiple projects with diverse groups, you will thrive in a fast-paced strategic role.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

· Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships and extensive experience of coaching and mentoring;

· Robust experience of developing and implementing strategies, policies and procedures and translating these into action;

· Experience of working with boards and trustees;

· A culturally sensitive approach and the ability to influence and build trust across a wide variety of stakeholders;

· A proven track record in building capacity and developing and leading high performing teams; and

· Experience of leading successful projects in a global environment.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do at Mary’s Meals; we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

We offer so much more than a role, in taking on this amazing role, you will have the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development and collaboration. We are a truly global movement, working across 37 countries and are happy to support a fully remote working arrangement for this opportunity.