Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and game changing Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. Do you have the experience, drive and determination to thrive in this role? Key Responsibilities: To create and implement a strategy for income lines including corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations and major donors, and develop and manage a team to deliver income targets To grow partnerships, corporate relationships, volunteer and member charity programme and grant application success, while ensuring an exceptional journey for all involved Build and manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals, securing significant donations whilst assisting the Director Income and Generation and Development with our Major Donor Programme Requirements: To be able to work from the office in Milton Keynes 3 days a week, with the option of working from home 2 days a week Proven experience and success in securing, managing, and growing high value fundraising income, including corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations and major donors. Demonstratable strong strategic planning skills and the ability to develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve fundraising targets and enhance the charity's mission Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience in overseeing multi-disciplinary teams. Essential experience includes team leadership, staff motivation, setting clear objectives, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities. Track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. Outstanding communication skills, including an excellent standard of written English Analysing data and trends to inform fundraising strategies and measure success is an important aspect of the role. This includes using CRM systems and other fundraising tools If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application. We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment. We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.