Description Salary: £65,000 - £68,000 per year Contract Type: Permanent Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office) Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours Reporting To: Chief Engagement Officer HOW TO APPLY Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, or photos) by midnight on 1st July via the Workable link. In your covering letter, please demonstrate your motivations for applying for the role, how the position aligns with your career plans, and the experience (professional, voluntary, or lived) that makes you a strong fit for the role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage candidates to ensure their responses reflect their own skills, experiences, and personal voice. If AI tools are used, candidates should also explain how and why they used them. Please use see our AI guidance for Job Applicants. INTERVIEW STAGES The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates): First-round interview w/c 13th July Second-round interview w/c 20th July Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation (10-12 minutes maximum) on a major donor stewardship communications plan. Candidates should allocate no more than 3 hours to prepare this task. Final interview with the CEO w/c 27th July ABOUT THE ROLE Mission 44 exists to drive change and build a fairer, more inclusive future for young people around the world. As our work and partnerships continue to grow, so does our ambition to tell powerful stories that shine a light on the barriers young people face, champion solutions, and inspire meaningful action. The Head of Major Donors will play a critical role in strengthening and stewarding Mission 44's relationships with high-value donors, philanthropists, and strategic supporters. This role will work alongside the Chief Engagement Officer to lead the development and delivery of a thoughtful, personalised and impactful Major Donors programme that deepens donor pipeline and engagement, increases contributions, strengthens long-term relationships, and inspires continued investment in Mission 44's mission and impact. The successful candidate will combine exceptional relationship management skills, a solid network of donors, strong project coordination and communications, with strategic thinking. They will work closely across fundraising, communications, programmes and leadership teams to ensure donors experience meaningful engagement with Mission 44's work, values and community. Requirements MAJOR DONOR CULTIVATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (70%): Lead the organisation's cultivation of new donors and deepening of the major donor pipeline. Personally lead the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors and prospects for six/seven-figure gifts. Lead the implementation of Mission 44's global major donor stewardship strategy, ensuring all major donors feel engaged in and inspired. Manage and coordinate stewardship plans for high-value donors and philanthropic partners Build trusted, long-term relationships with major supporters through thoughtful and personalised engagement Develop tailored donor journeys that reflect supporter interests, motivations and impact priorities Identify opportunities to deepen donor engagement and increase long-term support Provide administrative support for the Global Growth Committee Work with Head of Engagement and Events to plan and deliver donor engagement opportunities at events, briefings, roundtables and programme visits to bring donors closer to our work Support leadership engagement with major donors and key stakeholders Coordinate donor experiences linked to Mission 44 campaigns, partnerships and strategic moments Help create meaningful opportunities for supporters to connect with Mission 44's mission, young people and impact DONOR COMMUNICATIONS AND IMPACT REPORTING (20%): Ensure donors receive timely, high-quality communication and reporting Coordinate the creation of bespoke donor updates, reports and impact communications Work collaboratively with programme and communications teams to translate impact into compelling donor narratives Work with the communications team to ensure stewardship materials are high quality, aligned to brand and reflective of Mission 44's values Support the development of case studies, impact stories and donor-facing content SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION (10%): Maintain accurate donor records, engagement tracking and stewardship activity within CRM systems Monitor stewardship activity, timelines and reporting commitments Contribute to donor analysis, segmentation and fundraising insights Work closely with wider fundraising colleagues, communications and impact teams to deliver integrated supporter engagement Support senior leadership and ambassadors with donor preparation, briefing materials and relationship management Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing fundraising culture ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL: Significant experience in major donor cultivation, stewardship, philanthropy or high-value relationship management Proven track record of managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropists or strategic supporters Experience developing and delivering donor stewardship plans and engagement strategies Proven success in the direct solicitation and stewardship of six- and seven-figure philanthropic contributions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience producing high-quality donor reports and communications Strong project management and organisational skills Experience working with CRM systems and donor databases Some travel, particularly to the US Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively DESIRABLE: Experience of major donor management at a global level Experience of Fundraising for a grant-making / campaigning organisation Experience with Principal Gifts processes Experience supporting fundraising campaigns or major gifts programmes Understanding of education equity, youth opportunity or systems change work Experience working within high-profile or fast-paced organisations Event management and donor engagement experience PERSONAL QUALITIES: Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills Highly organised with strong attention to detail Emotionally intelligent and discreet Strategic and proactive thinker Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills Ability to communicate impact in a compelling and authentic way Passion for equity, inclusion and social justice Commitment to Mission 44's values and mission Resilient with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access Save for retirement with our generous pension package We finish every Friday at noon in August Optional health insurance and acccess to an EAP Professional development budget of £1k Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you Competitive parental leave package
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Description Salary: £65,000 - £68,000 per year Contract Type: Permanent Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office) Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours Reporting To: Chief Engagement Officer HOW TO APPLY Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, or photos) by midnight on 1st July via the Workable link. In your covering letter, please demonstrate your motivations for applying for the role, how the position aligns with your career plans, and the experience (professional, voluntary, or lived) that makes you a strong fit for the role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage candidates to ensure their responses reflect their own skills, experiences, and personal voice. If AI tools are used, candidates should also explain how and why they used them. Please use see our AI guidance for Job Applicants. INTERVIEW STAGES The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates): First-round interview w/c 13th July Second-round interview w/c 20th July Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation (10-12 minutes maximum) on a major donor stewardship communications plan. Candidates should allocate no more than 3 hours to prepare this task. Final interview with the CEO w/c 27th July ABOUT THE ROLE Mission 44 exists to drive change and build a fairer, more inclusive future for young people around the world. As our work and partnerships continue to grow, so does our ambition to tell powerful stories that shine a light on the barriers young people face, champion solutions, and inspire meaningful action. The Head of Major Donors will play a critical role in strengthening and stewarding Mission 44's relationships with high-value donors, philanthropists, and strategic supporters. This role will work alongside the Chief Engagement Officer to lead the development and delivery of a thoughtful, personalised and impactful Major Donors programme that deepens donor pipeline and engagement, increases contributions, strengthens long-term relationships, and inspires continued investment in Mission 44's mission and impact. The successful candidate will combine exceptional relationship management skills, a solid network of donors, strong project coordination and communications, with strategic thinking. They will work closely across fundraising, communications, programmes and leadership teams to ensure donors experience meaningful engagement with Mission 44's work, values and community. Requirements MAJOR DONOR CULTIVATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (70%): Lead the organisation's cultivation of new donors and deepening of the major donor pipeline. Personally lead the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors and prospects for six/seven-figure gifts. Lead the implementation of Mission 44's global major donor stewardship strategy, ensuring all major donors feel engaged in and inspired. Manage and coordinate stewardship plans for high-value donors and philanthropic partners Build trusted, long-term relationships with major supporters through thoughtful and personalised engagement Develop tailored donor journeys that reflect supporter interests, motivations and impact priorities Identify opportunities to deepen donor engagement and increase long-term support Provide administrative support for the Global Growth Committee Work with Head of Engagement and Events to plan and deliver donor engagement opportunities at events, briefings, roundtables and programme visits to bring donors closer to our work Support leadership engagement with major donors and key stakeholders Coordinate donor experiences linked to Mission 44 campaigns, partnerships and strategic moments Help create meaningful opportunities for supporters to connect with Mission 44's mission, young people and impact DONOR COMMUNICATIONS AND IMPACT REPORTING (20%): Ensure donors receive timely, high-quality communication and reporting Coordinate the creation of bespoke donor updates, reports and impact communications Work collaboratively with programme and communications teams to translate impact into compelling donor narratives Work with the communications team to ensure stewardship materials are high quality, aligned to brand and reflective of Mission 44's values Support the development of case studies, impact stories and donor-facing content SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION (10%): Maintain accurate donor records, engagement tracking and stewardship activity within CRM systems Monitor stewardship activity, timelines and reporting commitments Contribute to donor analysis, segmentation and fundraising insights Work closely with wider fundraising colleagues, communications and impact teams to deliver integrated supporter engagement Support senior leadership and ambassadors with donor preparation, briefing materials and relationship management Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing fundraising culture ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL: Significant experience in major donor cultivation, stewardship, philanthropy or high-value relationship management Proven track record of managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropists or strategic supporters Experience developing and delivering donor stewardship plans and engagement strategies Proven success in the direct solicitation and stewardship of six- and seven-figure philanthropic contributions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience producing high-quality donor reports and communications Strong project management and organisational skills Experience working with CRM systems and donor databases Some travel, particularly to the US Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively DESIRABLE: Experience of major donor management at a global level Experience of Fundraising for a grant-making / campaigning organisation Experience with Principal Gifts processes Experience supporting fundraising campaigns or major gifts programmes Understanding of education equity, youth opportunity or systems change work Experience working within high-profile or fast-paced organisations Event management and donor engagement experience PERSONAL QUALITIES: Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills Highly organised with strong attention to detail Emotionally intelligent and discreet Strategic and proactive thinker Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills Ability to communicate impact in a compelling and authentic way Passion for equity, inclusion and social justice Commitment to Mission 44's values and mission Resilient with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access Save for retirement with our generous pension package We finish every Friday at noon in August Optional health insurance and acccess to an EAP Professional development budget of £1k Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you Competitive parental leave package
Would you like to join a collaborative and passionate fundraising team which is raising funds to meet ambitious targets in a university committed to reducing inequality and shaping a better future for humanity? The Senior Development Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of alumni, trusts, foundations and friends of the University capable of making gifts at the six and seven figure plus level. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Advancement Team and the wider university, you will engage prospective donors using your stakeholder development skills to build relationships and secure significant and transformational gift donations in support of philanthropic priorities which are aligned with the University s Universal Values, Global Change strategy. You will also lead a small team of major gift fundraisers, motivating them to maximise the giving value from their own fundraising portfolios. The role sits within a growing Transformational & Major Giving team and is crucial to success at a time of investment and expansion in the Advancement Team. In order to be successful in this role, you will have a sustained track record of raising donations at 6 figures and above, capability to work with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation to craft bespoke fundraising propositions and the ability to lead and motivate a small team of major gift fundraisers. To Apply Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with the University of Leeds to recruit for their Advancement team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently. The closing date for this role is Monday 29th June. To apply, we welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter detailing your interest in the role. There will be two stages of interview, the first one virtual and the second stage will be in person. Timelines 1st Stage Interviews (virtual): w/c 6th and w/c 13th July 2nd Stage Interviews (in person): w/c 20th July Accessibility Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at the University of Leeds. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Would you like to join a collaborative and passionate fundraising team which is raising funds to meet ambitious targets in a university committed to reducing inequality and shaping a better future for humanity? The Senior Development Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of alumni, trusts, foundations and friends of the University capable of making gifts at the six and seven figure plus level. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Advancement Team and the wider university, you will engage prospective donors using your stakeholder development skills to build relationships and secure significant and transformational gift donations in support of philanthropic priorities which are aligned with the University s Universal Values, Global Change strategy. You will also lead a small team of major gift fundraisers, motivating them to maximise the giving value from their own fundraising portfolios. The role sits within a growing Transformational & Major Giving team and is crucial to success at a time of investment and expansion in the Advancement Team. In order to be successful in this role, you will have a sustained track record of raising donations at 6 figures and above, capability to work with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation to craft bespoke fundraising propositions and the ability to lead and motivate a small team of major gift fundraisers. To Apply Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with the University of Leeds to recruit for their Advancement team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently. The closing date for this role is Monday 29th June. To apply, we welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter detailing your interest in the role. There will be two stages of interview, the first one virtual and the second stage will be in person. Timelines 1st Stage Interviews (virtual): w/c 6th and w/c 13th July 2nd Stage Interviews (in person): w/c 20th July Accessibility Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at the University of Leeds. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.
Salary: £50,000 - £53,000 Contract: Fixed Term Contract (8 months) Location: Hybrid working 1 day per week in Cambridge office Closing date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis Benefits: Competitive benefits package and flexible hybrid working We are delighted to be working with a leading health charity to recruit a Senior Legacy & In Memory Marketing Manager on a fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering significant income through gifts in wills and in-memory giving. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping and delivering marketing strategies that drive long-term income growth, including a major multichannel campaign. You will lead on strategic planning, campaign delivery, and supporter stewardship, ensuring activity is integrated across the organisation to maximise impact. You will also lead, motivate and develop a small but high-performing team, while working closely with senior stakeholders to align fundraising, marketing and relationship management functions. To be successful in this role, you will need: Strong experience in legacy (gifts in wills) and/or in-memory fundraising Proven ability to develop and deliver successful multichannel marketing campaigns Excellent attention to detail Experience managing and developing teams, with excellent stakeholder management skills If you would like to discuss this role further, please get in touch and quote reference 2981HB. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity roles. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website. If sufficient applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Salary: £50,000 - £53,000 Contract: Fixed Term Contract (8 months) Location: Hybrid working 1 day per week in Cambridge office Closing date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis Benefits: Competitive benefits package and flexible hybrid working We are delighted to be working with a leading health charity to recruit a Senior Legacy & In Memory Marketing Manager on a fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering significant income through gifts in wills and in-memory giving. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping and delivering marketing strategies that drive long-term income growth, including a major multichannel campaign. You will lead on strategic planning, campaign delivery, and supporter stewardship, ensuring activity is integrated across the organisation to maximise impact. You will also lead, motivate and develop a small but high-performing team, while working closely with senior stakeholders to align fundraising, marketing and relationship management functions. To be successful in this role, you will need: Strong experience in legacy (gifts in wills) and/or in-memory fundraising Proven ability to develop and deliver successful multichannel marketing campaigns Excellent attention to detail Experience managing and developing teams, with excellent stakeholder management skills If you would like to discuss this role further, please get in touch and quote reference 2981HB. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity roles. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website. If sufficient applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
Our client is almost two years into their ambitious organisational strategy, and this is an exciting moment to join them as their Senior Philanthropy Officer. Our client's public fundraising programme is entering a new phase of growth, with increased ambition for philanthropy as a sustainable income stream. The Senior Philanthropy Officer plays a pivotal role in delivering this ambition, taking ownership of a portfolio of mid to high-value donors and prospects and driving their progression through the Major Gifts and Legacy pipeline. Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager, the postholder will lead the development and delivery of tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for their portfolio, securing significant gifts and building long-term supporter relationships. You don't need to be a cyclist to work for our client, but you do need to have a strong commitment to their work. This is a senior delivery role requiring strong judgement, excellent relationship management skills and the confidence to operate with a high degree of autonomy, while contributing insight and expertise to shape the wider Major Gift, Legacy and In-memory programmes. They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that's great! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to them. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria. The role is home based in the UK, with regular meetings in London and travel across the UK as required. Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown. REF-
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Our client is almost two years into their ambitious organisational strategy, and this is an exciting moment to join them as their Senior Philanthropy Officer. Our client's public fundraising programme is entering a new phase of growth, with increased ambition for philanthropy as a sustainable income stream. The Senior Philanthropy Officer plays a pivotal role in delivering this ambition, taking ownership of a portfolio of mid to high-value donors and prospects and driving their progression through the Major Gifts and Legacy pipeline. Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager, the postholder will lead the development and delivery of tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for their portfolio, securing significant gifts and building long-term supporter relationships. You don't need to be a cyclist to work for our client, but you do need to have a strong commitment to their work. This is a senior delivery role requiring strong judgement, excellent relationship management skills and the confidence to operate with a high degree of autonomy, while contributing insight and expertise to shape the wider Major Gift, Legacy and In-memory programmes. They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that's great! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to them. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria. The role is home based in the UK, with regular meetings in London and travel across the UK as required. Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown. REF-
Salary: £41,884 £46,538 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time Location: Home based (with regular travel to London and across the UK) Closing date: Rolling Benefits: 27 days annual leave bank holidays with the option to buy another week & additional December closure day, enhanced parental leave, Cycling UK membership, Medicash Healthcare plan We re very excited to be recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to join the team at Cycling UK and play a pivotal role in shaping and growing the organisation s major donor and legacy fundraising programme. This is a senior and influential role, offering the opportunity to build and embed philanthropy at the heart of Cycling UK. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across the organisation, you will help transform a developing programme into a mature, relationship-led income stream that delivers sustainable long-term growth. You will lead the development and delivery of the philanthropy strategy, managing major donor and legacy pipelines, designing compelling stewardship and engagement opportunities, and securing high-value, multi-year gifts. The role combines strategic leadership with hands?on delivery and will suit someone motivated by building meaningful donor relationships, creating inspiring propositions and demonstrating impact. To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager, you will need: Proven experience in major donor and relationship-led fundraising, with a strong track record of securing high-value gifts Understanding of legacy and trust & foundation fundraising, including pipeline management and stewardship Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and supporters If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to or contact us quoting reference 2945JP Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs and are passionate about improving equality across the sector you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Salary: £41,884 £46,538 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time Location: Home based (with regular travel to London and across the UK) Closing date: Rolling Benefits: 27 days annual leave bank holidays with the option to buy another week & additional December closure day, enhanced parental leave, Cycling UK membership, Medicash Healthcare plan We re very excited to be recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to join the team at Cycling UK and play a pivotal role in shaping and growing the organisation s major donor and legacy fundraising programme. This is a senior and influential role, offering the opportunity to build and embed philanthropy at the heart of Cycling UK. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across the organisation, you will help transform a developing programme into a mature, relationship-led income stream that delivers sustainable long-term growth. You will lead the development and delivery of the philanthropy strategy, managing major donor and legacy pipelines, designing compelling stewardship and engagement opportunities, and securing high-value, multi-year gifts. The role combines strategic leadership with hands?on delivery and will suit someone motivated by building meaningful donor relationships, creating inspiring propositions and demonstrating impact. To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager, you will need: Proven experience in major donor and relationship-led fundraising, with a strong track record of securing high-value gifts Understanding of legacy and trust & foundation fundraising, including pipeline management and stewardship Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and supporters If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to or contact us quoting reference 2945JP Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs and are passionate about improving equality across the sector you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
About The Role Are you a highly effective communicator with proven success in raising five and six figure gifts from major donors? Would you like the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities and help deliver a meaningful impact on the lives of people affected by dementia? We are recruiting for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will lead on the management and delivery of our highly successful Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) campaign. You will work closely with an exceptional board of senior volunteers from the insurance industry to deliver the campaign strategy. You will lead on securing income from personal philanthropy and Trusts from within the industry, working closely with Board members on peer-to-peer advocacy. In addition, the role has oversight and input to all IUAD campaign activities - including communications, events and corporate partnerships. You will lead on relationships with key IUAD board members to maximise fundraising opportunities and maintain their motivation and engagement in the campaign. This role will give you the chance to deliver meaningful impact on the lives of people affected by dementia. This is a home-based role with occasional travel to London to attend meetings with colleagues or stakeholders, with travel costs paid for by the Society. Although this is a 12-month fixed term contract, we regularly recruit for roles in this area internally so there may be the opportunity to secure a permanent role during the contract duration. About you Joining us, you'll have proven success in raising five and six figure gifts from major donors or equivalent. You'll have experience of managing fundraising, engagement and stewardship strategies combined with the ability to identify and maximise funding opportunities to meet and exceed targets. You'll also have good organisation skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyse financial information and present proposals in an accessible format. Crucially for this role you'll be an effective and engaging communicator with the ability to influence, negotiate and act diplomatically with senior stakeholders and high-level donors. You'll have a high level of emotional intelligence and good interpersonal skills, enabling you to network and build credible, positive relationships and build rapport quickly and with a warmth that makes supporters feel valued and connected with a cause over a long period of time. What you'll focus on: - Working with IUAD board members to deliver IUAD campaign strategy, meeting annual fundraising targets for the campaign. - In conjunction with board members, leading the growth and development of the philanthropic income stream of the IUAD campaign, extending and uplifting current donors and broadening networks to secure new donors to deliver budgeted income. - Overseeing progress of all additional campaign activities including corporate partnerships, events and communications, working closely with the Development Board Lead to ensure campaign objectives and fundraising targets are met. - Managing the IUAD Board, in consultation with the Development Board Lead, to lead on recruitment, engagement, and relationship management, to ensure strong working relationships with all board members. - Delivering first class account management of major donors and board members, creating engagement and cultivation strategies. - Managing the Fundraising Development Manager, supporting them to meet their objectives and encouraging their development. About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what's our mission? Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. Our hiring process We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we're happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours' notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. Giving back to you At Alzheimer's Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You'll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
About The Role Are you a highly effective communicator with proven success in raising five and six figure gifts from major donors? Would you like the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities and help deliver a meaningful impact on the lives of people affected by dementia? We are recruiting for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will lead on the management and delivery of our highly successful Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) campaign. You will work closely with an exceptional board of senior volunteers from the insurance industry to deliver the campaign strategy. You will lead on securing income from personal philanthropy and Trusts from within the industry, working closely with Board members on peer-to-peer advocacy. In addition, the role has oversight and input to all IUAD campaign activities - including communications, events and corporate partnerships. You will lead on relationships with key IUAD board members to maximise fundraising opportunities and maintain their motivation and engagement in the campaign. This role will give you the chance to deliver meaningful impact on the lives of people affected by dementia. This is a home-based role with occasional travel to London to attend meetings with colleagues or stakeholders, with travel costs paid for by the Society. Although this is a 12-month fixed term contract, we regularly recruit for roles in this area internally so there may be the opportunity to secure a permanent role during the contract duration. About you Joining us, you'll have proven success in raising five and six figure gifts from major donors or equivalent. You'll have experience of managing fundraising, engagement and stewardship strategies combined with the ability to identify and maximise funding opportunities to meet and exceed targets. You'll also have good organisation skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyse financial information and present proposals in an accessible format. Crucially for this role you'll be an effective and engaging communicator with the ability to influence, negotiate and act diplomatically with senior stakeholders and high-level donors. You'll have a high level of emotional intelligence and good interpersonal skills, enabling you to network and build credible, positive relationships and build rapport quickly and with a warmth that makes supporters feel valued and connected with a cause over a long period of time. What you'll focus on: - Working with IUAD board members to deliver IUAD campaign strategy, meeting annual fundraising targets for the campaign. - In conjunction with board members, leading the growth and development of the philanthropic income stream of the IUAD campaign, extending and uplifting current donors and broadening networks to secure new donors to deliver budgeted income. - Overseeing progress of all additional campaign activities including corporate partnerships, events and communications, working closely with the Development Board Lead to ensure campaign objectives and fundraising targets are met. - Managing the IUAD Board, in consultation with the Development Board Lead, to lead on recruitment, engagement, and relationship management, to ensure strong working relationships with all board members. - Delivering first class account management of major donors and board members, creating engagement and cultivation strategies. - Managing the Fundraising Development Manager, supporting them to meet their objectives and encouraging their development. About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what's our mission? Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. Our hiring process We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we're happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours' notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. Giving back to you At Alzheimer's Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You'll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) funding. With much of the charity s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities. This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave. Key Responsibilities: Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity s 10-year strategy. Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team. Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively. Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK. Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news. Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc). Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed Oversee the charity s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research. Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative. Manage and evolve the News and Views sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content. Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives. Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects. Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders. Ensure activities comply with ARUK s branding and style guide. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience. Experience of working with the media at a national level. Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences. Line management experience. Project management experience. Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters. Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research. Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development. An eye for creativity and innovation in communications. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation. First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense. A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level. Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative. A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research. Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024 . click apply for full job details
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) funding. With much of the charity s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities. This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave. Key Responsibilities: Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity s 10-year strategy. Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team. Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively. Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK. Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news. Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc). Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed Oversee the charity s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research. Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative. Manage and evolve the News and Views sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content. Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives. Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects. Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders. Ensure activities comply with ARUK s branding and style guide. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience. Experience of working with the media at a national level. Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences. Line management experience. Project management experience. Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters. Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research. Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development. An eye for creativity and innovation in communications. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation. First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense. A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level. Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative. A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research. Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024 . click apply for full job details
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.
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.
Join us in the ambitious Birmingham In Action campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1 million volunteer hours, positioning the University of Birmingham as one of the leaders in philanthropy in the UK. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Senior Philanthropy Manager to maximise philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office s (DARO) Fundraising team, you will be responsible for growing major gifts opportunities and building a sustainable pipeline of future donations. DARO exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community. As a senior fundraiser, we re looking for someone who is innovative, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of fundraising opportunities, with particular alignment to one of the University s Colleges. You will have experience of delivering against financial targets, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling ask in both verbal and written form. You will also have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level donors and supporters, and the ability to showcase the game changing work of our academics and clinicians. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Join us in the ambitious Birmingham In Action campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1 million volunteer hours, positioning the University of Birmingham as one of the leaders in philanthropy in the UK. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Senior Philanthropy Manager to maximise philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office s (DARO) Fundraising team, you will be responsible for growing major gifts opportunities and building a sustainable pipeline of future donations. DARO exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community. As a senior fundraiser, we re looking for someone who is innovative, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of fundraising opportunities, with particular alignment to one of the University s Colleges. You will have experience of delivering against financial targets, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling ask in both verbal and written form. You will also have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level donors and supporters, and the ability to showcase the game changing work of our academics and clinicians. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.