Senior Philanthropy Manager

The Science Museum; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading museum group is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager to enhance its fundraising initiatives. This role involves building relationships with high-value donors, managing a significant fundraising program, and working strategically with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in securing six-figure donations, along with exceptional communication and project management skills. Competitive perks are offered, including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Meaningful work

Career growth

Work/life balance

Health & wellbeing support

Enhanced contributory pension

Discounts for exhibitions and shops

Qualifications

• Experience in major gifts fundraising.
• Ability to deliver compelling pitches at the six-figure level.
• Good project management skills with measurable success.

Responsibilities

• Grow the major gifts programme and raise funds.
• Engage and cultivate individual donors with significant capacity.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Exceptional communication

Relationship building

Project management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience in major gifts fundraising? Are you an exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with donors and senior stakeholders? To support the growth of our dynamic programmes, we are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager on a full‑time basis. This role will raise money across all our sites, but will be based at Science Museum, London.

Responsibilities and Key Tasks

As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in the growth of our major gifts programme, focusing on increasing strategic engagement with individuals that have the capacity to make 6‑figure+ donations, and the stewardship of the Science Museum Group's Foundation Board Trustees. Working with the Head of Philanthropy and the Director of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will help to shape and successfully deliver the major donor strategy, managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and driving the engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of individuals with the capacity to support SMG's core work.

You will have experience in major gifts fundraising, with the ability to deliver compelling pitches and proposals at the six‑figure level and above. You will be able to build and manage successful relationships with donors, senior stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. Crucially, you will have good project management skills, with an ability to monitor progress against goals, develop plans and timelines, and measure success. You will think strategically, work proactively, and share knowledge and best practice to continually develop your team.

Qualifications and Experience

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is here to inspire futures. As the world's leading group of science museums, we share our unparalleled collection spanning science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine with over five million visitors each year. Building lasting relationships with individual donors and philanthropists is essential to our continuing and dynamic programme of new galleries, exhibitions and world‑class learning programmes through which we are able to inspire future generations of scientists and the problem‑solvers of tomorrow.

To view the full Vacancy Information Pack and application guidance, visit the Science Museum Group website and search for the role titles listed above. You can also click ‘Apply Online’ on the vacancy listing to submit your application.

What we offer

Working with a world‑leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from a range of perks and support, including:

• Meaningful work – contribute to our mission of inspiring futures.
• Career growth – access to professional development and training.
• Work/life balance – 27 days annual leave (pro‑rated) plus bank holidays, and flexible working policies.
• Health & wellbeing support – including employee assistance, the Unmind app, and more.
• Enhanced contributory pension – supporting you for the future.
• Discounts – free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops and cafés, and access to NMDC partner museums.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable of continuing to Inspire Futures.

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