Chatham House has been a source of independent analysis, trusted dialogue and influential ideas for more than one hundred years. In the immediate aftermath of the First World War, our founders pioneered the concept of an organisation dedicated to the study of international affairs with the aim of preventing or resolving global problems.. Their vision altered the course of international politics and helped create the international consensus that followed the two world wars. Our history is one of building understanding between nations and driving world-changing policies. We continue to set a high bar to champion solutions. Now in 2024, as before, we are an independent policy institute and a trusted forum for debate and dialogue. Chatham House helps people, societies and governments to understand and adapt to change. In the last century, we have provided thought leadership on the issues that defined the 20th century. We helped craft the multilateral institutions and mechanisms of global financial stability after the Second World War. We gave African independence leaders a platform throughout decolonization. We were key to Anglo-Soviet diplomacy initiatives. Our research influenced China to establish low-carbon economic zones. The world-famous Chatham House Rule has helped foster open dialogue and idea-sharing.

THE ROLE

Over the last 100 years we have built a reputation for our analysis – its rigour, relevance, clarity and objectivity. We have a strong heritage of which we are proud and want to face the future with the assurance that we can continue our work. We are a registered charity with a turnover of more than £20m annually, with our income from grants for research projects growing considerably. We aim to expand the raising of unrestricted core funds for the institute too, to secure the long-term prosperity of the institute and enable us to pursue our priorities.

We are now seeking a Director, Fundraising and Partnerships to head our fundraising and partnership team and strengthen the achievements of the organisation, so helping tackle and resolve some of the most urgent challenges of our time. This is a significant opportunity for an established fundraiser and inspiring leader to lead the fundraising arm of the institute, working to the Chief Operating Officer and as part of the senior management team. Candidates will be senior development professionals, with a strong track record in delivering growth in fundraised income, from different income streams and a range of donors. We raise financial support from foundations, governments, companies, private wealthy individuals and our individual members; experience and strategic thinking in any or all of these areas is welcome.

Candidates will possess clear commercial and strategic acumen, and a flexible and entrepreneurial approach, excelling at identifying opportunities for Chatham House. You will have a passion for the work of Chatham House and understand the complexity of its work, be able to represent the institute at the highest levels, articulating vision and purpose in a powerful and compelling way.

Above all, you will be strategic and collaborative, with well-honed influencing skills. With proven experience of developing and managing bespoke, complex and nuanced relationships with major donors and other senior stakeholders, you will also have a high level of emotional intelligence and maturity of judgement. Finally, you will bring excellent leadership skills and work in cooperation with the highly talented professionals at Chatham House.