Associate Director of Strategic Giving & Partnerships

Willen Hospice; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading palliative care charity in the UK is seeking a strategic leader for their fundraising team. You will drive the growth of complex donor portfolios and oversee an income portfolio of around £5 million. The role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in supporting end-of-life care and includes a great benefits package, including 35 days' holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days' holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/sick pay

Free parking

Subsidised catering

Blue Light Card discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced strategic leader with a track record of delivering income growth.
• Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Passionate about impact and developing lasting partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed a culture of transformational fundraising.
• Develop and deliver strategies for corporate and major donor engagement.
• Oversee an income portfolio of approximately £5 million.

Skills

Strategic relationship building

Major gift fundraising

Senior stakeholder engagement

Bespoke stewardship

Job description

Overview

Are you a strategic relationship builder with a passion for meaningful impact?

An integral member of the senior leadership team, you will drive the growth of complex donor portfolios, nurture long-term corporate and philanthropy partnerships, as well as leading our trusts, legacies, and individual giving programmes. Your expertise in major gift fundraising, senior stakeholder engagement, and bespoke stewardship will be key to building sustainable relationships that deliver lasting results.

This is an exciting opportunity to deepen supporter engagement, shape the future of giving at Willen Hospice and deliver the sustainable income that allows us to grow and expand our support to all that need it.

What you’ll do

• Lead and embed a culture of transformational fundraising across the organisation.
• Develop and deliver ambitious strategies for corporate fundraising, major donor engagement, legacy & in-memory giving and regular giving.
• Lead, inspire and grow a skilled fundraising team.
• Oversee an income portfolio of c.£5 million, ensuring sustainable growth.

What you’ll need

You will be an experienced, strategic leader who thrives on building connections and influencing at the highest level. A natural ambassador, you will combine innovative thinking with a track record of delivering income growth. You ll be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, passionate about impact, and committed to developing people and partnerships that last.

Who we are

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated income generation team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.

Why join us

• A role with purpose make an impact by supporting exceptional palliative care.
• Supportive and caring environment work with passionate, like minded-colleagues.
• Great benefits package including 35 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.
• Perks and extras free parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Bring your strategic vision, your passion for people, and your drive to deliver results. Together, we ll grow a future where everyone in our community can access outstanding end-of-life care.

For an informal conversation, please contact Margaret Dovies, Executive PA

Closing date: 1st October

Interview date: 6th October