Head of Philanthropy Intelligence, Planning & Performance

CANCER RESEARCH UK; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research charity in London seeks a Head of Philanthropy Intelligence, Planning & Performance. This pivotal role involves strategizing philanthropic fundraising efforts and leading a team to enhance long-term donor engagement. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in fundraising, team leadership, and data analysis. Join us to shape the future of our £400 million campaign aimed at accelerating cancer research.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in philanthropic fundraising and strategy.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in data analysis and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives in philanthropic fundraising.
• Embed intelligence-led thinking across the directorate.
• Drive performance and long-term donor engagement.

Job description

Overview

Head of Philanthropy Intelligence, Planning & Performance

Salary: M3 - £75,000 - £85,000 pa depending on experience

Reports to: Associate Director of Philanthropy Operations

Department: Strategy & Philanthropy

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible-working requests for compressed hours will be considered if it meets business needs)

Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 1 to 2 days per week)

Closing date: Wednesday 24th September at 23.55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found, so please do not delay submitting your application to avoid any disappointment.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We’re a collective force, tackling cancer on all fronts to save and improve lives. We fund pioneering research, we provide reliable and accessible information, we influence policy, and we encourage positive behaviour change. We are a passionate team of professionals driven by purpose, striving to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. We are the world's biggest charitable funder of cancer research raising on average £640m a year.

As we expand our efforts, we’re recruiting an inspiring, strategic leader to join our Philanthropy Directorate as Head of Philanthropy Intelligence, Planning & Performance. This pivotal role will shape the future of philanthropic fundraising through data-driven excellence, insightful strategy, and empowered team leadership.

As a senior member of the Philanthropy Operations team, you’ll lead the charge by embedding intelligence-led thinking across the directorate-driving innovation, performance, and long-term donor engagement. From prospect development and portfolio management to deep analytics and strategic planning, your leadership will be instrumental in delivering transformational gifts and campaign success.

This role also plays a central part in delivering our ambitious £400 million More Research, Less Cancer campaign-accelerating life-saving cancer research and unlocking transformational gifts for Cancer Research UK.