To enable Operation Smile s global surgical activities, OSUK s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations. We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team and line managing one Partnerships Officer, the Partnerships Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing corporate partners through compelling pitches and excellent stewardship. The position will build on existing partner relationships with high-profile businesses like Superdrug, the Perfume Shop and Johnson & Johnson, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects in relevant sectors, working closely with the Director of Partnerships. Main Duties & Responsibilities Corporate Partnerships Development Ensure achievement of annual income target for corporate partnerships Take primary responsibility for managing the current pool of medium and large corporate partnerships, including global partners (working with Operation Smile Inc), to ensure their growth and longevity strategic input into the growth of each partner will be essential Develop and implement plans for partner activity to maximise all income channels, including corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, cause-related marketing and more Develop and maintain a pipeline of new corporate fundraising prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships Enhance our employee engagement and community fundraising offer with simple, easy-to-do fundraising activities, linked to key moments in the calendar Ensure accurate and timely reporting to partners and internal stakeholders Represent Operation Smile UK in global corporate partner discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK Lead on the development and management of any corporate partner cultivation events Additional Responsibilities Line manage one Partnerships Officer, supporting them to manage inbound community fundraising requests and existing relationships, as well as smaller corporate partners Oversight of community fundraising income target delivered by the Officer Create and maintain annual corporate partnerships and community fundraising budgets and business plans, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income Additional Information 2 years experience in a corporate partnerships or business development role We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events. Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role! First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications. Disability Confident Committed Employer We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job. At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description). Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
To enable Operation Smile s global surgical activities, OSUK s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations. We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team and line managing one Partnerships Officer, the Partnerships Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing corporate partners through compelling pitches and excellent stewardship. The position will build on existing partner relationships with high-profile businesses like Superdrug, the Perfume Shop and Johnson & Johnson, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects in relevant sectors, working closely with the Director of Partnerships. Main Duties & Responsibilities Corporate Partnerships Development Ensure achievement of annual income target for corporate partnerships Take primary responsibility for managing the current pool of medium and large corporate partnerships, including global partners (working with Operation Smile Inc), to ensure their growth and longevity strategic input into the growth of each partner will be essential Develop and implement plans for partner activity to maximise all income channels, including corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, cause-related marketing and more Develop and maintain a pipeline of new corporate fundraising prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships Enhance our employee engagement and community fundraising offer with simple, easy-to-do fundraising activities, linked to key moments in the calendar Ensure accurate and timely reporting to partners and internal stakeholders Represent Operation Smile UK in global corporate partner discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK Lead on the development and management of any corporate partner cultivation events Additional Responsibilities Line manage one Partnerships Officer, supporting them to manage inbound community fundraising requests and existing relationships, as well as smaller corporate partners Oversight of community fundraising income target delivered by the Officer Create and maintain annual corporate partnerships and community fundraising budgets and business plans, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income Additional Information 2 years experience in a corporate partnerships or business development role We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events. Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role! First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications. Disability Confident Committed Employer We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job. At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description). Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
To enable Operation Smile s global surgical activities, OSUK s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations. We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team, the Philanthropy Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing major donors through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship. The position will build on existing relationships with individuals who make significant personal donations, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships. Main Duties & Responsibilities Philanthropy Development Ensure achievement of annual income target for philanthropy Develop and implement plans for a structured philanthropy programme, for both new and existing donors, aligning their giving with our strategic priorities Take primary responsibility for managing the current small pool of major donors, to grow and sustain their giving strategic development of each relationship will be essential Develop and maintain a pipeline of new major donor prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships Seek peer-to-peer introductions to new prospects, from existing donors, board members and other contacts Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders Work with the Communications team to generate media presence and content to attract philanthropic interest from new prospects Represent Operation Smile UK in global philanthropy discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK Lead on development and management of any philanthropy cultivation events Additional Responsibilities Create and maintain annual philanthropy budget and business plan, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income Additional Information 2 years experience in a philanthropy or business development role We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events. Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role! First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications. Disability Confident Committed Employer We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job. At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description). Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
To enable Operation Smile s global surgical activities, OSUK s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations. We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team, the Philanthropy Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing major donors through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship. The position will build on existing relationships with individuals who make significant personal donations, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships. Main Duties & Responsibilities Philanthropy Development Ensure achievement of annual income target for philanthropy Develop and implement plans for a structured philanthropy programme, for both new and existing donors, aligning their giving with our strategic priorities Take primary responsibility for managing the current small pool of major donors, to grow and sustain their giving strategic development of each relationship will be essential Develop and maintain a pipeline of new major donor prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships Seek peer-to-peer introductions to new prospects, from existing donors, board members and other contacts Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders Work with the Communications team to generate media presence and content to attract philanthropic interest from new prospects Represent Operation Smile UK in global philanthropy discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK Lead on development and management of any philanthropy cultivation events Additional Responsibilities Create and maintain annual philanthropy budget and business plan, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income Additional Information 2 years experience in a philanthropy or business development role We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events. Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role! First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications. Disability Confident Committed Employer We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job. At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description). Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
To enable Operation Smile s global surgical activities, OSUK s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations. We have an exciting position in our team for an experienced and ambitious trusts fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team and line managing one Grants & Programmes Manager, the Senior Grants & Programmes Manager will secure critical income from new and existing trust and foundation donors through compelling pitches and excellent stewardship. The position will build on existing multiyear relationships with donors giving at the six-figure level per year, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships. The role is also the key liaison between OSUK and teams at Operation Smile Inc and in programme countries around the world, leading on donor reporting and sourcing programmatic information for new funding opportunities. Main Duties & Responsibilities Trust and Foundation Funding Development Ensure achievement of annual income target for trusts and foundations Take primary responsibility for managing the current pool of trust/foundation donors, to ensure their growth and longevity strategic input into the growth of each relationship will be essential Develop and maintain a pipeline of new funding prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships, with a focus on the highest value prospects (those worth six-figures per year plus) Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders Represent Operation Smile UK in global funding discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK Lead on development and management of any trust/foundation cultivation events Programmes Liaison Lead on interaction with global teams at Operation Smile Inc (US) and programme country teams around the world, regarding OSUK s funding of programmes Identify funding opportunities for new prospects and existing donors, sourcing relevant programmatic and financial information Support the allocation of OSUK s funds to a portfolio of programmes that best meet our donors interests, and work with colleagues internationally to reallocate funds when needed Monitor projects progress against KPIs and ensure donor reporting (programmatic and financial) is complete and timely, and meets donors needs and expectations Additional Responsibilities Line-manage one Grants & Programmes Manager, supporting them to manage their own portfolio of new prospects and existing relationships, including small trusts mailings Create and maintain annual trusts and foundations income and expenditure budgets and business plans, including current donors and forecasting new business income Additional Information 4 years experience in a trusts/foundations/institutional funding role We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events. Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role! First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications. Disability Confident Committed Employer We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job. At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description). Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
To enable Operation Smile s global surgical activities, OSUK s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations. We have an exciting position in our team for an experienced and ambitious trusts fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team and line managing one Grants & Programmes Manager, the Senior Grants & Programmes Manager will secure critical income from new and existing trust and foundation donors through compelling pitches and excellent stewardship. The position will build on existing multiyear relationships with donors giving at the six-figure level per year, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships. The role is also the key liaison between OSUK and teams at Operation Smile Inc and in programme countries around the world, leading on donor reporting and sourcing programmatic information for new funding opportunities. Main Duties & Responsibilities Trust and Foundation Funding Development Ensure achievement of annual income target for trusts and foundations Take primary responsibility for managing the current pool of trust/foundation donors, to ensure their growth and longevity strategic input into the growth of each relationship will be essential Develop and maintain a pipeline of new funding prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships, with a focus on the highest value prospects (those worth six-figures per year plus) Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders Represent Operation Smile UK in global funding discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK Lead on development and management of any trust/foundation cultivation events Programmes Liaison Lead on interaction with global teams at Operation Smile Inc (US) and programme country teams around the world, regarding OSUK s funding of programmes Identify funding opportunities for new prospects and existing donors, sourcing relevant programmatic and financial information Support the allocation of OSUK s funds to a portfolio of programmes that best meet our donors interests, and work with colleagues internationally to reallocate funds when needed Monitor projects progress against KPIs and ensure donor reporting (programmatic and financial) is complete and timely, and meets donors needs and expectations Additional Responsibilities Line-manage one Grants & Programmes Manager, supporting them to manage their own portfolio of new prospects and existing relationships, including small trusts mailings Create and maintain annual trusts and foundations income and expenditure budgets and business plans, including current donors and forecasting new business income Additional Information 4 years experience in a trusts/foundations/institutional funding role We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events. Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role! First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications. Disability Confident Committed Employer We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job. At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description). Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
