Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

Speech and Language UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Speech and Language UK seeks a dynamic Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to lead fundraising efforts, manage relationships with major donors, and ensure sustainable income for the organization. This role emphasizes strategic leadership, requiring excellent communication and team management skills to make a significant impact on supporting children with communication needs.

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 fundraising and managing teams is essential.
• Proven ability to develop long-term funder relationships.
• Strong writing and communication skills for proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the fundraising team to exceed income targets.
• Cultivate relationships with institutional funders for high-value gifts.
• Research and write funding applications and proposals.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Relationship Development

Bid Writing

Project Management

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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 feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. 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: [e-mail].

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 [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Business Development, Sales, and Management

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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