Philanthropy Manager

WaterAid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

36days’ holiday (this includes 8 BankH

Employer pension contribution up to 10

Flexible and hybrid working

Season ticket loan

Free annual eye tests

‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving

Enhanced parental leave

Sabbaticals (after qualifying period)

Two paid volunteer day each year

Zusammenfassung

WaterAid is seeking a driven Philanthropy Manager in London to grow income from new philanthropic partnerships. You will build a sustainable pipeline, create compelling proposals, and provide stewardship to major donors, helping WaterAid reach its ambitious funding goals.

The role is permanent, full-time with hybrid working and a base in Canary Wharf. Competitive salary and excellent benefits accompany the opportunity to make a global impact.

Qualifikationen

• Have a proven ability to raise income from new business, manage a new philanthropy portfolio and achieve targets as part of a strategic plan.
• Be able to develop strong relationships with individuals, identifying opportunitiesforgrowth and innovative engagement.
• Have experience of compelling proposal and report writing for a philanthropic audience.

Aufgaben

• Build a sustainable pipeline of new business prospects with the potential to give at £100k+ per annum.
• Develop high quality funding propositions and reports in line with donor requirements.
• Support the Philanthropy & Events Manager with the delivery of first class stewardship and cultivation events.

Jobbeschreibung

Philanthropy Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: London,UK

Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary: £41,325 per year with excellent benefits

*We offer competitive, market-aligned salaries based on the grade and scope of each role. Roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, with any exceptions considered only in exceptional circumstances.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the Team

The WaterAid Philanthropy & Trusts team grows crucial individual philanthropic relationships. We have an ambitious strategy and growth plan, whilst raising significant funding for WaterAid’s work.

About the Role

As our driven and passionate Philanthropy Manager you will have a proven track record of business development and raising income from new and exciting partnerships. Those that partnerships you secure, you will go on to provide excellent stewardship.

You’ll also:

• Build a sustainable pipeline of new business prospects with the potential to give at £100k+ per annum.
• Develop high quality funding propositions and reports in line with donor requirements.
• Support the Philanthropy & Events Manager with the delivery of first class stewardship and cultivation events.

About You:

To besuccessful, you’ll need:

• Have a proven ability to raise income fromnew business, manage a new philanthropy portfolio and achieve targets as part of a strategic plan.
• Be able to develop strong relationships with individuals, identifying opportunitiesforgrowth and innovative engagement.
• Have experience of compelling proposal and report writing for a philanthropic audience.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience in peer to peer fundraising.
• Experience in developing and executing a new business prospecting strategy.

Closing date: Applications will close Monday 9 November 2026 12:00PM UK time.Availability for interview is required for first round interviews on Tuesday 17th November 2026 and second round interviews on Tuesday 24th November 2026.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36days’ holiday (this includes 8 Bank Holidays)

• Option to buy an extra 5days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10%
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals (after qualifying period)
• Two paid volunteer day each year

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes at the end of the calendar year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.

Our Committment

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!