Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. The role involves leading fundraising initiatives, developing donor relationships, and managing budgets. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in London, offering competitive salary and benefits in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Attractive pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Perkbox membership

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic fundraising leadership.
• Track record in cultivating donor relationships.
• Proficiency in project and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing fundraising team.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with funders.
• Oversee fundraising budgets and financial reporting.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Relationship Development

Bid Writing

Project Management

Team Development

Job description

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Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, London (City of London)

Client: Speech and Language UK

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

Location: Old Street, London (Hybrid, at least 40% office based)

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week/Full-Time

Role Overview:

At Speech and Language UK, we believe every child should be able to face the future with confidence. We’re looking for a strategic and relationship-driven fundraising leader to join us as Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage a high-performing team, including Trusts and Corporate fundraisers, to exceed income targets.
• Relationship Development: Cultivate long-term relationships with institutional and philanthropic funders to secure high-value gifts and sustainable income.
• Bid Writing & Fundraising: Research and submit compelling funding applications, tenders, and proposals to trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
• Partnership Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to develop consortium bids and funding opportunities.
• Project & Budget Management: Oversee fundraising budgets and ensure projects are aligned with strategic goals and deliver full-cost recovery.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track performance metrics, manage income/expenditure records, and produce timely financial and narrative reports.
• Team Development: Recruit, coach, and develop the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, fostering a collaborative and goal-focused culture.

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 2 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feels like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family, unable to make friends, and unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs. If you’re ready to make a difference in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme (we actively engage with our workforce on wellbeing and offer an employee assistance program offering confidential counselling and advice), Perkbox membership, and enhanced sick pay.

How to Apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in our candidate pack and why you want to join the cause to: [emailprotected].

Deadline for applications: Midday, 27th June 2025

Accessibility Support:

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at [emailprotected] and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.