Head of Business Development

Salary: £40,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: SWI Central Office, 1 Carmichael Place, Edinburgh EH6 5PH Benefits: 37 days'' annual leave and 4% employer pension contribution Closing date: 9th October 2026 Interviews: W/C 19th October 2026 Reports to: Chief Executive and may involve occasional evening and weekend working and travel across Scotland as required. Help us turn 110 years of heritage into opportunities for the future. The Scottish Women''s Institutes has been bringing women together to learn, share skills, build friendships and strengthen communities since 1917. As we enter an exciting new chapter, we''re looking for a Head of Business Development to help us grow our income, partnerships, reach and impact. This is a newly created role and a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys spotting opportunities and turning good ideas into sustainable activity. Working directly with our Chief Executive and alongside our small national team, you''ll head the development of new income through fundraising, grants, sponsorship, corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving and commercial opportunities. You''ll build relationships with funders, businesses and organisations across Scotland; develop compelling funding and partnership proposals; create new sponsorship opportunities; and explore new ways in which SWI''s brand, programmes, skills, heritage and national network can generate income and impact. Key responsibilities Income ..... full job details .....