Royal Free Charity

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Royal Free Charity
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Royal Free Charity Philanthropy Manager Location : Hybrid working, with two days a week at London office, NW3. Salary: £40-45,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. Royal Free Charity, the strategic partner to the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL), is seeking a creative and driven Philanthropy Manager to lead efforts to secure four and five-figure gifts and to ensure donors are stewarded with the best possible experience of the charity to encourage ongoing support. The Royal Free Charity works to raise funds for enhanced support for patients, vital support for staff, groundbreaking research and innovation, and cutting edge medical equipment. Through the services they provide and the programmes and equipment they fund, the charity aims to make a profound and immediate different to patients experience of care at RFL. Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager and working with other colleagues in the philanthropy and campaigns team, the role will be responsible for delivering the best possible experience to some of the charity s most committed donors through a mixture of bespoke events, personalised communications and recognition opportunities across the charity s hospital sites. This will include leading and delivering a mid-level giving retention and recruitment strategy for donors giving between £1,000 and £50,000 and looking to identify potential opportunities for uplift in giving. The Philanthropy Manager will play an important role building relationships and increasing income in what will be a pivotal year for the charity as they prepare for a multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, with significant scope for development working as part of a supportive, ambitious and high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in fundraising and donor development in the charity or culture sector and of working with supporters, customers, clients or the general public, delivering excellent customer service. You will have a background in creating high-quality written documents such as tailored letters, proposals, decks or other materials. You will also possess a positive can-do attitude and approach to work and problem solving, alongside outstanding organisational skills and a passion for relationship-building and working with a diverse range of audiences. Finally, you will have a keen interest in the fundraising sector, with a desire to learn and grow in this role. For further details please download our Candidate Pack for further information PDF , which includes details on how to apply. Closing date: Monday 8th December, 9.00 am.
Royal Free Charity
Sep 27, 2025
Full time
Salary £38,000 - £40,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days Base Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with attendance in the office two days a week, including one day being a Thursday at our central office: Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP Other office days may be worked from our other sites at: Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL The role The philanthropy manager will report to the senior philanthropy manager. We are seeking a creative and driven philanthropy manager to join our team on a permanent basis. Working alongside members of the wider team, you will help deliver the best possible experience to some of the charity s most committed donors through a mixture of bespoke events, personalised communications, and recognition opportunities across our hospital sites. Specifically, this role will lead the team s efforts in securing four and five-figure gifts and stewarding donors with a gold-standard experience that ensures continued support for the Royal Free Charity. You will play an important role within our philanthropy & capital campaign team, helping to build relationships, and increase income, in a pivotal year for the charity. The role will offer significant scope for development, giving you the opportunity to grow your relationship-building, communication, and project management skills in a supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team. The team Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5m through donations in 2023/24, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital. We pride ourselves on being a supporter focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals. Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives: Our philanthropy & campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, and special events to support these activities. Our public fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges. Our database and supporter care colleagues underpin and support the entire department. Organisation The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development. Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services. Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients experiences of care. The recruitment process To apply for this post please send your: CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment) Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification, Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role. Closing date for application: Monday 29 September 2025, 9 am First stage interview date: Wednesday 15 October 2025 Second stage interview date: Wednesday 22 October 2025 Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications. You must be eligible to work in the UK We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect. Benefits: Core benefits 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees). A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we ll match your contribution up to 9%. A sick pay package that offers one month s full pay and one month s half pay in any 12-month period if you ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months full pay and two months half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment. Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone. A flexible working policy to support our employees work/life balance. Support for your financial wellbeing As a member of the Royal Free family, you ll be entitled to benefit from: Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card Our Death in Service benefit Support for your health and wellbeing Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site Fortnightly guided meditation Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team Menopause peer support group Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.