Head of Philanthropy (maternity Cover)

Contract Type:

Contract

Work Model:

Hybrid

Location:

London

Date Published:

08-Sep-2026

Salary:

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Specialism:

Fundraising

Head of Philanthropy (maternity Cover)

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a charity to recruit for the Head of Philanthropy on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced philanthropy fundraiser to lead and develop a high performing programme encompassing Major Donors, Trusts & Foundations and Mid Value Donors, helping to grow income and strengthen long term supporter relationships.

Philanthropy is a significant contributor to the charity's overall income, encompassing Trusts & Foundations, Major Donors and Mid Value Donors.

As Head of Philanthropy, you will provide strategic leadership across the programme, building on existing successes while identifying new opportunities for growth.

A key focus will be on re engaging lapsed donors, developing a strong pipeline of new prospects and further strengthening the Mid Value programme to cultivate future Major Donors.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead, motivate and develop the Philanthropy team, creating a supportive, ambitious and high performing culture .
  • Lead the development of strong, long term relationships with Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations
  • Manage and develop a portfolio of high value donors and prospects.
  • Identify opportunities to re engage lapsed donors and develop new donor relationships.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Experienced and successful in Major Donor fundraising, ideally with Trust fundraising experience.
  • An effective and inspiring people manager.
  • Experienced in developing donor pipelines and growing income.
  • A confident and compelling communicator, both verbally and in writing.
  • Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable managing budgets, KPIs and financial reporting.
  • Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across an organisation.
  • Proactive, creative and confident in identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
  • Calm under pressure, adaptable and able to manage competing demands.
  • Committed to delivering an excellent supporter experience.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: £50,000- £55,000 per annum
  • Contract type: 12 months FTC, full time, 37.5 hrs a week
  • Location: North London, hybrid working
  • Deadline: On rolling basis

Recruitment process: Cv Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

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