Overview

Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for an interim Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to join their team. The charity is a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 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 it was founded 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.

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.

Role and 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 also identifying and securing new partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to maximise income throughout the life cycle of the appeal.
• Between appeals, retain supporters through excellent stewardship and develop existing and new relationships leading to uplifts in support.

Candidate profile / Qualifications

• 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 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.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion / 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, then 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 hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

Application process

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.