Job Description
Philanthropy Officer
Manchester, UK
Starting salary for this position is £28,620 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
As Philanthropy Officer, you will directly support the global Philanthropy team in delivering fundraising activity, helping to generate income. Through administration, research, events, cultivation and stewardship activity, as well as identifying new prospects to build a pipeline of future supporters, you will contribute to MAG s life-saving projects around the world. This role offers you an opportunity to a wide variety of projects and plenty of scope to bring your creative ideas to life.
This is a key role in an ambitious organisation that is continuing to grow its income, impact and influence at pace. MAG stands at an extraordinary moment of global recognition and opportunity: having been awarded the 2025 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. With growing visibility and access to new philanthropic opportunities, this is a great time to be joining MAG as we build momentum with our global fundraising strategy to transform and grow our income. The Philanthropy team at MAG aims to secure multi-year, multi-million philanthropic pledges from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates to ensure the sustainability of MAG s work around the world.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG s approach to safeguarding and background checks on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
About you:
Are you ready to take an exciting first or next step in your fundraising career? We are seeking someone with energy and drive, who is eager to learn, grow and make a real impact. You ll play a vital role, helping to keep our small philanthropy team running smoothly, engaging across all audiences whilst developing your skills and confidence along the way. This role offers you an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and plenty of scope to bring your creative ideas to life. If you re proactive, enthusiastic, organised and excited to build a career in fundraising, we d love to hear from you.
We re looking for someone with:
Experience of providing effective administration support to teams, with excellent attention to detail.
Experience of building excellent working relationships in a voluntary or other work environment.
Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear, effective and persuasive manner.
Experience in working across teams, ensuring all functions run efficiently while identifying and implementing improvements to systems and processes.
We value enthusiasm, energy, potential, and problem-solving skills. If you are passionate about this role but do not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to still apply.
Benefits and Further Information:
• Salary: £28,620 per annum and this increases with service.
• Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place, and matches employee s contributions up to 5%.
• Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks. We also offer paid sick leave, and the amount of the entitlement increases with service. Once you ve been with MAG for two years, you re entitled to 13 weeks. MAG also has policies on compassionate leave, flexible working and family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave.
• Insurance: MAG provides personal accident insurance and life assurance to all staff, as well as medical and repatriation insurance for any period spent overseas whilst working for MAG.
• Professional Subscriptions: MAG will pay for the cost of your annual subscription/membership fee for one professional body in certain circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues.
This role is based in the UK, therefore, a pre-existing right to work in the UK is a requirement and MAG will not be able to sponsor visa applications. Please note that if you have not declared your right to work in the UK on your application, we will not be able to consider you for this role.
We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner email us at . org for further guidance.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by submitting an application detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of Wednesday 8th July 2026.
