Phyllis Tuckwell provides palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.
Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
37 hours per week (part time considered)
£44,772 - £49,140 per annum WTE
Location – Flexible working model with the role holder required to attend regular meetings at our Farnham site
Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for an experienced Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to lead the newly formed Philanthropy Team. This role will lead on the recruitment and management of major donors as well as leading a team that also has responsibility for trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising.
We are currently nearing the end of our Your New Hospice capital appeal and are looking for someone to take our high value giving into this exciting new phase. This role will be responsible for building a strategy and direction for the team, building a portfolio of major donors, and creating and optimising business processes. This role will also be a part of the Income Generation Leadership team and so will be expected to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment that values cross team working and fluid supporter journeys.
The successful candidate will:
* Have significant experience of securing and cultivating five figure donations from high net worth donors.
* Have experience in working in one of either trusts, foundations or corporate fundraising.
* Have the ability to build meaningful relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Have experience in developing and managing business processes that underpin high value fundraising, including due diligence processes and building of cases for support.
* Have a working knowledge of the requirements of high value funders and able to provide high level supporter care.
* Have experience of line management and leadership.
* Be passionate about our project and our cause and be able to bring to life our case for support through persuasive communications.
* Work collaboratively within a multi-functional income generation team embracing a culture of continuous learning and mutual support for colleagues.
In return we offer:
* 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
* Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%, salary exchange scheme optional)
* Excellent education and training
* Blue Light Card Discount
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Health Cash Plan Scheme
* Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
* A motivated team whose passion is it to make a difference
For further information or an informal chat please call Jenny Peat, Director of Income Generation.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact HR.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 13th April 2025
This post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
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