Head of Partnership Giving

Keech Hospice; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Keech Hospice is seeking a Head of Partnership Giving to lead their fundraising strategy, focusing on securing high-value partnerships. The role involves managing a team, developing proposals, and driving income growth to support individuals with life-limiting conditions across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven success in securing six/seven figure gifts.
• Strong team leadership experience.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver strategy for partnership income.
• Lead the Corporate and Trusts team.
• Develop compelling cases for support.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Head of Partnership Giving - 37.5 hours per week

Starting salary £50,868 per annum, with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding to £52,140 on a competency-based framework.

Keech Hospice is investing in the future with an ambitious new fundraising strategy—and we’re looking for a strategic and driven leader to shape and grow our high-value partnerships portfolio. As the newly created Head of Partnership Giving, you will develop and deliver a strategy to secure transformational support from corporates, charitable trusts, and foundations, helping to ensure sustainable income for adults, children, and their families across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes with life-limiting conditions.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Supporter Engagement, the Head of Partnership Giving will lead a passionate and talented team of five, as well as taking a proactive role in nurturing existing relationships while proactively identifying and pursuing new opportunities.

This role will be responsible for leading the team to generate £1.5m annually and, as part of our newly launched Fundraising strategy, will focus on growing High Value partnership income to £2.2 million annually over the next three years. You’ll also work closely with the new Head of Personal Giving (who leads on major donor giving) to align strategy and share insights across teams.

This role requires a strategic-minded, motivated, and creative leader, with a deep understanding and experience of how to cultivate meaningful, long-term partnerships. At the same time, you'll need to understand funding priorities and use excellent communication and proposal development skills to develop compelling cases for support.

What you will do:

1. Shape and deliver Keech’s strategy for partnership income, with a particular focus on securing high-value long-term sustainable support.
2. Lead the Corporate and Trusts team to develop a long-term support pipeline, meet financial targets, and identify new growth opportunities.
3. Develop compelling cases for support and winning proposals for corporate partnerships, multi-year grants, and major campaigns.
4. Analyse fundraising performance and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.
5. Represent Keech externally at networking events, forging new relationships across three counties.
6. Ensure data-driven decision-making, reporting, and continuous improvement across all partnership fundraising activities.

What you will need:

• Proven success in securing and growing six/seven figure gifts and managing relationships with high-value partners and stakeholders in the charity, commercial, or related sector.
• Excellent written communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling, inspiring donor proposals and applications.
• Strong team leadership experience, with a track record of building collaborative, high-achieving teams to deliver outstanding results.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and budget management skills.
• Confidence and credibility in engaging senior-level stakeholders, including board members, corporate leaders, and trust funders.
• Passion for Keech Hospice’s work and commitment to values-driven leadership.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand and strengthen our fundraising capability to secure the future of our services. You’ll join a compassionate, forward-thinking team in a supportive and collaborative environment.

At Keech Hospice, every role is crucial to the comfort and care of our patients. If you’re passionate about making a positive difference and want to join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Keech Hospice is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

Should you require assistance completing the application form, please contact Keech Hospice at 01582 497854.

All prospective employees will be required to undergo a basic DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve and will take appropriate measures to safeguard them.

First interviews: 5th or 6th June

Second interviews: Monday 16th June