About the role We're looking for an experienced major donor fundraiser who has the passion, drive and strategic understanding to lead Age UK's Philanthropy programme. You will work to create a step change in philanthropy income & impact, aligned to Age UK's thematic priorities to tackle pensioner poverty, disconnection and health and care – locally, nationally and internationally. You will forge relationships to secure new donations and maintain existing donor relationships, whilst also leading and coaching a team you have the opportunity to recruit and build yourself. We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office (EC3N 2LB) – currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity. Qualifications

Passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief that support from major donors is critical to achieving our strategic goals. Significant experience of developing philanthropy strategy, implementing major donor programmes and meeting annual income targets. Significant experience of driving a pipeline of opportunities forward, making 7+-figure asks and supporting senior colleagues and volunteers to participate in the ask process. Proven outstanding donor‑facing and relationship management skills with the demonstrable ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate successfully at the most senior level with donors and colleagues. Experience managing teams of fundraisers to work at pace to achieve targets and build long‑term relationships with donors. Proven success developing complex restricted funding bids that have secured six and seven‑figure multi‑year investment from individuals. Confident speaking to external stakeholders with the ability to influence at all levels, including senior business people and celebrities. Excellent levels of financial management and numeracy with significant experience of putting together, managing and monitoring budgets. Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral – with the social skills and presence to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences – up to board level. High levels of gravitas and influencing skills: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally. Ability to distil complex information and convey it powerfully to a variety of different people, including distilling complex issues to understandable and actionable items. Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast‑paced environment, ensuring our prospects and donors are at the heart of our fundraising. High degree of diplomacy, tact and confidence. Experience working with public fundraising teams to drive philanthropy and legacy prospecting. Experience in developing and delivering major appeals/campaign fundraising. Experience in project management, reporting and analysing results. Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of MS Office products and databases. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders in the wider Fundraising division and other teams within Age UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme. Wellbeing days – 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part‑time colleagues). Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and Employee Assistance Programme. Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme. Home & Tech – apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1,000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free. Blue Light Card scheme. You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100–250.

Age UK is hiring a Philanthropy Lead! We are delighted to be recruiting for this brand new role in Age UK's award‑winning partnerships and philanthropy team. You'll be joining a team of ~30 talented and dedicated colleagues working across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, statutory, all supported by a fantastic partnerships operations team. We work closely with colleagues in services to drive forward our restricted funding priorities and are well embedded within the charity. #J-18808-Ljbffr