Senior Philanthropy Executive

We are recruiting for a Senior Philanthropy Executive to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Senior Philanthropy Executive

Location: Hybrid working with the requirement to occasionally attend our Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £37,674.00 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement) 
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

This is an exciting time to join Refuge, as we grow our philanthropy programme and expand support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. As Senior Philanthropy Executive, you'll manage a portfolio of major donors and trusts and foundations, securing 5 figure gifts that directly support our life-changing services. With flexible hybrid working, a genuinely collaborative culture and ambitious plans for growth, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career.

You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of Refuge’s philanthropy strategy, managing relationships, developing compelling funding proposals and reports, identifying new funding opportunities, and ensuring supporters receive thoughtful, personalised communications that deepen their connection to Refuge’s work. We're looking for an experienced fundraiser that is comfortable building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and brings strong communication skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent stewardship.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a growing area of fundraising within one of the UK's leading charities. You'll benefit from genuine flexibility, exposure to senior stakeholders, excellent development opportunities, and the chance to see the direct impact of your work while helping to create a future free from domestic abuse.

Closing date: 9.00am on 16 November 2026

Interview date: 23 November 2026

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.