Senior Relationship Manager

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity recruitment organization is looking for a Senior Relationship Manager in London to oversee high-net-worth donor portfolios and manage compliance and grant making. The role involves client management and financial administration, offering a salary starting at £40,000 plus bonuses. This position supports a mission-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in grant making and compliance within the charity sector.
• Proven track record in relationship management with high-net-worth clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Donor Advised Fund and Collective Fund clients.
• Handle financial administration including bookkeeping and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with UK charity law and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with clients and third-party providers.

Skills

Grant making experience

Relationship management

Exceptional communication skills

Organizational abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Client stewardship skills

Proactive solution-oriented mindset

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for philanthropy and high-net-worth client management? Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Senior Relationship Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of High-Net-Worth donors and Collective Fund accounts, overseeing the administration of their charitable giving. You will apply your compliance and grant making expertise to support impactful philanthropy while working alongside a talented, entrepreneurial team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence wider organisational initiatives and grow your career in a fast paced, mission driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Donor Advised Fund and Collective Fund clients with a strong focus on client service.
• Handle financial administration, including bookkeeping, reconciliation, and payments.
• Ensure all activities comply with UK charity law and regulatory standards.
• Liaise effectively with clients, intermediaries, and third party providers.
• Support process improvements, team development, and external communications.
• Represent the organisation at events and networking opportunities.

To be successful, you must have experience

• Significant experience in grant making and compliance within the charity sector.
• Proven track record in relationship management, ideally with HNW/UHNW clients.
• Exceptional communication and client stewardship skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable handling sensitive data.
• Proactive, solution oriented, and able to thrive in a fast moving environment.

Details

Salary: Starting salary £40,000+ bonus

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Location: London, hybrid working

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: CV and Supporting Statement to

How to apply

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.