Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to enhance their fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will have significant experience in securing major gifts and a strong background in developing funding strategies. This permanent role is based in London with hybrid working options, offering attractive benefits including flexible hours and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days annual leave

Perkbox discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience securing 5- & 6-figure gifts.
• Experience with high-value donors.
• Track record in monitoring fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead income streams from Trusts, Corporate, and Major Donors.
• Support the team in securing funding.
• Implement and monitor successful fundraising strategies.

Skills

Fundraising strategy development

Building donor relationships

Team leadership

Job description

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Ashby Jenkins Recruitment

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london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Contract: Permanent

Location: London Hybrid – 1-2 days per week in Old Street

Benefits: Flexible working hours, 28 days annual leave (including 3 Christmas closure day) plus Bank Holidays, Perkbox discounts scheme

We’re thrilled to be working with the wonderful Speech and Language UK to as they search for a Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to join their team. Speech and Language UK does incredible work supporting young people who face challenges with talking and understanding words. They fund a variety of programmes from tools and training for teachers to use in the classroom, to resources and guidance for young people and their families, to public campaigning and awareness-building work.

The Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will lead across Trusts & Statutory, Corporate Partnerships and Major Donors income streams, supporting the team in securing income and building relationships with institutional and philanthropic funders.

To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, you will need:

• Significant experience securing 5- & 6-figure gifts from Trusts and Statutory Funders.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with high-value donors and developing new major funding propositions.
• A track record of devising, implementing and monitoring successful fundraising strategies.
• Experience with leading a team, supporting individual members on their professional development and working collaboratively to achieve income targets.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.