Head of Philanthropy Operations

3 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom PROSPECTUS-4 Full time

Prospectus is pleased to be working with a family of 25 independent girls' schools including two academies across England and Wales to recruit a Head of Philanthropy Operations. Since forming in 1872, the organisation continues to be at the forefront of education for girls providing transformational bursary awards to help even more girls learn without limits, now and into the future.

Head of Philanthropy Operations

Up to £74,000 FTE

12-month maternity contract

Full time / 0.8 working week

Location: Hybrid, London

The Head of Philanthropy Operations will lead a team of five with three direct reports and will work closely with the Deputy Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships to ensure the successful delivery of the strategy. The position will lead all philanthropy operations, focusing on overseeing the budget, reporting on the finances and managing the database including the fundraising pipeline. Whilst there is no income target attached to the role, the Head of Philanthropy Operations will have a crucial part to play in the achievements of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.

The selected candidate will be an experienced leader in fundraising operations, including experience managing budgets, leading reporting processes and overseeing the fundraising database, ideally within a multifaceted organisation. In addition, the successful candidate will have line management experience and crucially, they will be passionate about social mobility. You will need to have the right to work in the UK in order to be eligible for this role.

To apply

This organisation is a Disability Confident Employer so you will guarantee you an interview if you are disabled and meet the essential skills in the person specification.

Prospectus encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status. If you meet some of the criteria but not all, you are still encouraged to inquire and learn more, as Prospectus can guide you through each aspect of the role and support your application.

Prospectus is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the application process. To apply, please submit your CV initially. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job description, and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all the information needed to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.



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