Harris Hill is delighted to be representing a health charity based in the East of England in their search for a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join the fundraising team on a 6–9 month maternity cover contract.

Location: Huntingdon – 3 days per week
Salary: £34,011 per annum (full-time equivalent)
Contract: 6–9 month maternity cover
Hours: 4–5 days per week (flexible)
Closing date: ASAP

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser with a background in trusts, foundations or major donor fundraising to play a key role in securing vital income and building meaningful relationships with supporters.

Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager, you will manage a portfolio of existing funders and donors while identifying new opportunities to grow income. You will develop compelling funding proposals, cultivate relationships and ensure supporters receive excellent stewardship.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing relationships with trusts, foundations and major donors to secure new and repeat funding.
• Researching and identifying prospective funders and developing a strong pipeline of opportunities.
• Writing compelling funding applications, proposals, cases for support and impact reports.
• Building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities.
• Delivering donor meetings, presentations and visits to engage and inspire supporters.
• Monitoring fundraising performance, maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting against income targets.
• Supporting the wider philanthropy strategy and identifying opportunities for income growth.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in trusts and foundations, major donor fundraising or a similar philanthropy role.
• A successful track record of securing four-figure or higher donations and grants.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing compelling funding proposals and applications.
• Strong relationship management skills and the confidence to engage with a range of donors and stakeholders.
• Experience researching prospective funders and developing fundraising pipelines.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence using fundraising CRM systems.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.

This role would suit an experienced Philanthropy or Trusts and Foundations fundraiser looking to make an immediate impact within a worthwhile health charity.

The position is available on a 4 or 5 day per week basis, with a full-time equivalent salary of £34,011.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

The position is available on a 4 or 5 day per week basis, with a full-time equivalent salary of £34,011.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk

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.