Senior Philanthropy Manager, Transformational Giving

British Red Cross; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holidays

Pension

Recognition platform

Discounts

Learning & development

Will writing service

Death in service

Cycle2Work

Job summary

British Red Cross is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager, Transformational Giving in London. You will build and manage partnerships with major philanthropists, foundations and strategic partners capable of investing at £1m+ level.

You will play a key role in positioning us as a trusted, influential partner within major philanthropic ecosystems, spanning climate, health, nutrition and humanitarian response. This role focuses on strategic fundraising and collaboration across senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience securing and managing high-value philanthropic, foundation or institutional partnerships.
• Strong track record of developing complex funding opportunities and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with major philanthropists, trusts and foundations, family offices, donor-advised funds or strategic funding partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with major philanthropists, foundations and strategic partners capable of investing at £1m+ level.
• Position British Red Cross as a trusted, visible and influential partner within key philanthropic ecosystems.
• Identify, shape and secure opportunities, creating compelling investment propositions and connecting the right people.

Skills

High-value philanthropic partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic fundraising

Relationship management

Proposal development

Senior leadership collaboration

External partnerships

Market insight in philanthropy

Job description

Senior Philanthropy Manager, Transformational Giving

Location: London (Hybrid, weekly working in our London offices)

Permanent Contract

Are you an ambitious relationship-builder who can combine strong fundraising expertise with a strategic, externally focused mindset? The British Red Cross are looking for a proactive Senior Philanthropy Manager, Transformational Giving to help actively shape the future of transformational philanthropy to tackle major global humanitarian crises. This role is designed for natural relationship-builders who want to co-create high-value partnerships rather than just react to opportunities.

Do you want to play a leading role in trying to solve some of the world's biggest humanitarian challenges? If so, then please read on!

What does a day in the life of our Senior Philanthropy Manager, Transformational Giving look like?

This is not a traditional major gifts fundraising role. As Senior Philanthropy Manager, Transformational Giving, you’ll help create the conditions for transformational investment at the British Red Cross. You’ll work as part of a small team, developing and managing relationships with major philanthropists, foundations and strategic partners capable of investing at £1m+ level. You’ll also play a key role in positioning us as a trusted, visible and influential partner within key philanthropic ecosystems.

You’ll work across high-profile priority areas including climate and health, nutrition, livelihoods, humanitarian response and health equity.

This role is as much about identifying and shaping viable opportunities as it is about securing funding. You’ll spend time building networks internally and externally, developing partnerships, creating compelling investment propositions and connecting the right people around shared solutions to some of the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges.

This is a rare opportunity to help drive philanthropy at one of the world's most recognised humanitarian organisations. You'll work alongside senior leaders, technical experts and international partners to develop bold funding opportunities capable of delivering transformational impact for communities around the world. You'll have the opportunity contribute directly to the future direction of our transformational giving strategy, utilising your relationship and sector expertise.

What does it take to be a successful Senior Philanthropy Manager, Transformational Giving? You’ll have:

• Significant experience securing and managing high-value philanthropic, foundation or institutional partnerships.
• A strong track record of developing complex funding opportunities and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with major philanthropists, trusts and foundations, family offices, donor-advised funds or strategic funding partners.
• Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to spot emerging opportunities and build partnerships around them.
• Excellent proposal development, communication and influencing skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders, technical experts and external partners.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work across organisational boundaries.
• Curiosity about emerging trends in philanthropy and the wider funding landscape.

Interested? Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 15th November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place mid to late November.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave.
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
• Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
• Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service.
• Death in Service: A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders