Overview

Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to recruit for an interim Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships. The charity is a unique and dynamic membership organisation comprising 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies: ActionAid, Action Against Hunger, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, CARE International, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide (UK), Islamic Relief Worldwide, International Rescue Committee UK, Oxfam GB, Plan International UK, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision. Since its founding in 1963, the organisation has run over 78 fundraising appeals and raised more than £2.4 billion to help save lives and protect livelihoods in disaster-affected communities around the world.

Contract and Location

This role is offered on a full-time 15 month maternity cover contract basis, paying a salary of £50,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements available at their London office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, driving strategies across corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, major donors, and other high-value supporters.
• Manage and develop the Rapid Response Network, retaining existing partnerships whilst identifying and securing new partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to maximise income throughout the life cycle of the appeal.
• During between-appeals periods, retain supporters through excellent stewardship and develop existing and new relationships leading to uplifts in support.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in managing high-value relationships across corporate partnerships, major donors, trusts & foundations, and statutory bodies.
• Track record of securing and growing long-term partnerships, including successfully negotiating six or seven-figure sums with corporate partners and/or major donors.
• Excellent understanding of current trends within corporate and high-value fundraising and experience of working within the international sector.

About Prospectus / How to Apply

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you’ll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. If your experience is suitable, we will arrange a briefing meeting and provide all information needed to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.