NI Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager

hireful; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking humanitarian organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty. As the NI Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving income growth through strategic partnerships and philanthropy. This exciting full-time position involves building relationships with major donors and corporate partners, ensuring alignment with regional objectives, and leading a high-performing fundraising team. If you are results-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave pay

Stakeholder pension

Season ticket loan

Cycle scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven experience securing high-value philanthropic gifts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate.
• Experience in team management and high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive income growth through philanthropy and strategic partnerships.
• Build and steward relationships with major donors and partners.
• Lead and support a collaborative fundraising team.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Team Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Job description

NI Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager (2386)

Join our client in their efforts to end extreme poverty, whatever it takes.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a NI Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to them on a full time, permanent term basis.

About the organisation

Our client is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Their mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty.They work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger.

About the Role

The Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager will play a key role in driving income growth through philanthropy and strategic partnerships across Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Northern Ireland Director, with a dotted line to the UK Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, this role will contribute to the delivery of an ambitious growth strategy. The post-holder will build and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic organisations to ensure alignment with national and regional objectives. They will also lead and support their direct report, ensuring a collaborative, high-performing fundraising team.

About You

You will have proven experience securing high-value philanthropic gifts from trusts, foundations, major donors, and corporate partners. You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong relationships and negotiate. You are strategic and results-oriented, with a track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising targets. To succeed in this role, you will be experienced with team management and/or contributing to a high performing teams’ success. Finally, you will hold a full driving licence and have access to a car to be considered for this role.

Please see attached the job description to review the full person specification for this role.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

They encourage all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. They are against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About the office

Their Belfast office is based in a listed building in a busy area close to lots of useful local amenities.

They are currently trialling a hybrid model. Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.

To apply

Please upload your CV and cover letter by 23rd May 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 2nd - 4th June 2025.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email. Please be aware they may offer positions before the closing date.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

They reserve the right to close this role before the deadline.

Location: Belfast
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £46,140 - £51,267

You may also have experience in the following: Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Partnerships, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Business Development Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

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