Interim Deputy Head of Philanthropy

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Third Solutions Full time

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Philanthropy for a Full time fixed term contract until December 2025, to join an incredible animal charity, and be responsible for leading the Major Gift team Strategy.

This is a hybrid role, with 1- 2 days a week in the London office.

The Charity
An inspiring charity, passionate about animal welfare and dedicated to helping the people who care for them. They have a staff of c1600 people, securing an impressive £125m last year.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture offering fantastic benefits, including 26 days annual leave per year excluding bank holidays, continuing to rise annually, and a competitive pension scheme offering up to 16% employer contribution, as well as much more

The Role

Leading a team of front-line philanthropy professionals to grow the major gifts pipeline at scale, and working in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Lead the Major Gifts team, which currently comprises six Major Gift Development Managers but may grow or change

Collaboratively develop and deliver a strategy for growing major gifts income for international work from UK based major gift prospects.

Support Major Gift Development Managers with the cultivation of significant prospects in the pipeline.

Develop and implement a senior volunteer strategy for major giving with consultation.

Lead on the development of a regional philanthropy strategy.

The Candidate
A senior leader, with a proven track record of leading diverse teams, covering multiple locations.

Experinence of relationship building with high-net-worth Individuals to personally five and six figure gifts.

Proven track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.



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