Senior Philanthropy Officer

Role Title: Senior Philanthropy Officer
Reports to: Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £32,861 per annum, pro rata (depending on experience)
Contract: 12-month maternity cover
Hours: Part time, 26 hours per week
Location: Hybrid - Alconbury Weald (HQ) & homeworking

This charity is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Philanthropy Officer to join their growing Philanthropy team to cover a 12 month period of maternity leave. The role will work across Trusts, Foundations and individuals moving them through the philanthropy giving cycle; identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition.

Our client brings the very best pre-hospital emergency care, in the air or on land, including treatments usually available in a hospital. In 2025, They experienced their busiest year on record, their lifesaving service is in continued and growing demand, they need a dedicated and ambitious Senior Philanthropy Officer to helthemus deliver theirr plans to raise vital funds from philanthropic audiences.

Role Summary:

• Identify, develop and manage a portfolio of funders and donors including trusts, foundations and major donors to meet financial and non-financial targets
• Maximise income through the development of co-ordinated stewardship and relationship management
• Produce compelling proposals, reports, and presentations. and deliver inspiring base tours.
• Source funding for specific projects and work programmes, as well as core costs
• Manage an opportunity pipeline, research and identify new prospects
• Report progress against financial and non financial KPI's on a monthly basis
• Support the Philanthropy Manager with strategic projects to build and develop philanthropy at this charity

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a philanthropy or fundraising relationship management role, within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong track record in securing and managing philanthropic donors and building long-term relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to build rapport with Trusts and Foundations, HNWI's, Trustees and Senior volunteers.
• Experience in managing donor portfolios and opportunity pipelines.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple applications/relationships simultaneously
• Full driving licence with own transport

About the Employer

Our client is an Air Ambulance providing Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) to the communities of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and across the East of England.

They operate a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity. Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work.

They offer a range of benefits including an employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking.

This organisation is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. They aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination. They encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

This employer is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcomes members of the Armed Forces to apply.

Closing date: Friday 27th March 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 8th April 2026 (competency-based questions, and a written task)
Please note that the right is reserved to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to complete your application at your earliest convenience.

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