Philanthropy Manager

Refuge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Refuge in London is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, securing funding that directly supports life-changing services and campaigns.

With flexible hybrid working, you’ll manage a portfolio of high-value supporters, develop compelling funding proposals and reports, identify new funding opportunities, and help grow the philanthropy programme across London and beyond.

Job description

We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….

Location: Hybrid working with the requirement to work from our Head Office and to attend meetings, events and networking opportunities in London and other locations as required.

Salary: £45,529.83 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

This is an exciting time to join Refuge, as we grow our philanthropy programme and expand support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. As Philanthropy Manager, you'll lead relationships with major donors and trusts and foundations, securing significant funding that directly supports life-changing services and campaigns. With flexible hybrid working, a genuinely collaborative culture and ambitious plans for growth, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career.

You'll manage and grow a portfolio of high-value supporters, develop compelling funding proposals and reports, identify new funding opportunities, and contribute to a growing programme of supporter engagement opportunities. We're looking for an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing high-value gifts, excellent relationship-building skills, and the confidence to spot opportunities and turn them into long-term partnerships.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a growing area of fundraising within one of the UK’s leading charities. You'll benefit from genuine flexibility, exposure to senior stakeholders, excellent development opportunities, and the chance to see the direct impact of your work while helping to create a future free from domestic abuse.

Closing Date: 9.00am on 21 September 2026

Interview Date:

Stage one: 29 September 2026 (Virtual)

Stage two: 5 October (in person at our Head Office, in Vauxhall, London)

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.