Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (WSBH) is here to ensure older people can live healthy, independent, informed and connected lives and the need for our work has never been greater. Too many older people still face loneliness, financial hardship and preventable ill health. We are determined to change this, and to extend our reach so more people can thrive in later life.

We are now seeking a Development Director (C ommercial) who will play a pivotal role in strengthening and diversifying our income, ensuring our long-term sustainability and enabling us to grow our impact. This is a critical leadership role for someone who brings commercial acumen, creativity and purpose, and who understands that every new partnership, product or opportunity ultimately exists to improve the lives of older people across our communities.

You will bring strategic commercial experience, a track record of income growth and the ability to build strong, values-aligned partnerships. Collaborative and forward-thinking, you will help us unlock new revenue streams, enhance our paid-for services and ensure our organisation is resilient, ambitious and ready for the future.

If you are motivated by purpose and excited by the opportunity to shape a more sustainable, impactful future for thousands of older people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

• Oliver Startup - oliver.startup@gatenbysanderson.com
• Liz Dean - liz.dean@gatenbysanderson.com

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Recruitment Timetable

Closing date
Monday 27th July 2026 at 9am

Preliminary interviews
w/c 10th and 17th August 2026

Final panel
Wednesday 2nd September 2026

How to Apply

• Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
• Detail any employment or education gaps.
• Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com