Head of Philanthropy - Flexible Working

  • hireful
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Nov 05, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

This leading national health charity are keen to appoint a dynamic Head of Philanthropy, to lead their high-value giving programme.


You ll lead a talented team responsible for trusts, major donors and special events, developing and delivering a strategy that drives significant income growth.


Working closely with senior leaders, you ll nurture relationships with high-value supporters, foundations and key partners; inspiring long-term investment in the charity s mission.


Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver a forward-thinking philanthropy strategy
  • Lead, support and motivate a high-performing fundraising team
  • Build and steward relationships with major donors and trusts
  • Oversee income targets, budgets and pipelines
  • Collaborate across teams to create compelling funding propositions


Location: Hybrid role, with regular presence in Peterborough head office, plus attendance to external events and meetings

Salary: £50-55,000 depending on experience

Hours: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week up to 37.5)

Benefits: Flexi working, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing each year up to 30 days, 6% matched pension contribution, 4x salary in death of service, bike to work and bike loan schemes, social committee events, staff discounts.


You ll be an inspirational leader with a proven record of securing six-figure plus gifts and shaping successful philanthropy programmes.


Strategic and creative, you ll bring confidence working with senior stakeholders and a genuine passion for making a difference.


This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious fundraising professional ready to take the next step in their career and make a real impact in a purpose-led organisation.


Interviews are due to take place mid-November so if you're interested in this super and flexible role, then please don't delay - apply today!