Senior Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors)

Manchester - hybrid (Hybrid)
£50898 - £56553 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Salary: £50,898 - £56,553, FTE
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid with regular travel to Manchester (1-2 days per week)
Closing date: 6 November- applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, do apply early to avoid disappointment!
Benefits: 27 days bank holidays holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements, and employee assistance programme

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) working for one of the UK's leading health charities. Reporting to the Philanthropy Lead, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing a high-value major donor programme connected to a transformational project in Manchester, while securing significant philanthropic investment for wider strategic priorities.

As part of this exciting role, you will develop and manage a pipeline of major donor prospects, family foundations and philanthropic organisations capable of delivering six and seven-figure gifts. You will build and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals, create compelling fundraising propositions, and work closely with senior stakeholders, scientific experts and influential networks to secure transformational support.

To be successful as the Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will need:

  • Proven success in securing high-value partnerships, investments, donations or commercial agreements, with evidence of delivering significant income, revenue or business growth through strategic relationship management.

  • Experience of identifying, cultivating and converting new prospects through proactive networking, business development and pipeline management, with the ability to build relationships at a senior level and drive opportunities to successful outcomes.

  • Strong relationship management, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience developing compelling propositions and engaging senior decision-makers, high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, philanthropists or equivalent stakeholders.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 3153HB

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

 

Organisation
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 27 October 2026
Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: MP253778CT2038-3153HB
Tags: Fundraising, Major Donor