Senior Donor Relations & High Value Events Manager

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension contributions

Buy or sell additional week

Job summary

Prostate Cancer UK is seeking a Senior Donor Relations & High-Value Events Manager in London. The role focuses on delivering outstanding stewardship and high-value supporter experiences, central to the Raise the Game Appeal. You will lead a new team, shaping donor relations strategies and bespoke events.

Hybrid working with in-office presence required; you will collaborate across philanthropy and partnerships to deepen engagement and maximise supporter value.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of high-value fundraising, donor stewardship and supporter engagement strategies.
• Experience designing and delivering exceptional high-value events and supporter experiences.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while building strong relationships across an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new donor relations function focused on stewardship and high-value supporter experiences.
• Oversee creation of bespoke supporter experiences and high-value events.
• Develop personalised donor relations strategy to deepen engagement and maximise long-term value.

Skills

High-value fundraising

Donor stewardship

Event design

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Salary: £55,750

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: London Bridge, London - Hybrid working 4 days per month in office

Closing date: 21st September

Benefits: 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays; option to buy or sell an additional week after one year. Increased employer pension contributions based on employee contributions (e.g., if you pay 5%, they pay 7%).

We are thrilled to be working exclusively with Prostate Cancer UK at a pivotal moment in its fundraising journey as they look for a Senior Donor Relations & High-Value Events Manager to join their growing team.

In this newly created role, you will lead a new function focused on delivering exceptional stewardship and high-value supporter experiences as part of the charity's ambitious £100m Raise the Game Appeal. Working closely with philanthropy and partnerships colleagues, you will develop and deliver a personalised donor relations strategy that deepens engagement, strengthens retention and maximises long-term supporter value.

With a strong focus on high-value events, you will oversee the creation of bespoke supporter experiences, engage senior volunteers and stakeholders, and lead a talented team responsible for ensuring supporters feel informed, recognised and connected to the impact of Prostate Cancer UK's work.

To be successful as the role of Senior Donor Relations and High-Value Events Manager you will need:

• Strong knowledge of high-value fundraising, donor stewardship and supporter engagement strategies.
• Experience designing and delivering exceptional high-value events and supporter experiences.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while building strong relationships across an organisation.

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