Interim Head of Philanthropy

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£197.63 per day PAYE + holiday pay
Full-time
Contract or temporary (7 month contract)

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Job description

Role Overview
The Talent Set is delighted to partner with this wonderful health charity on a fantastic Interim Head of Philanthropy role. This pivotal position involves leading a dynamic fundraising team, nurturing major donor relationships, and overseeing income streams to ensure continued growth. The role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a renowned health charity for an initial 7 month contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team of four fundraising professionals, overseeing their work and development.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, securing gifts ranging from a few thousand to £300,000 annually.
  • Manage and enhance engagement at key events
  • Collaborate closely with senior colleagues, including the CEO and community teams, to maximise fundraising outcomes.
  • Oversee pipelines for multiple income streams, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
  • Maintain hands-on involvement in fundraising activities, including representing the organisation at events and networking opportunities.
  • Monitor and report on progress, providing updates to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.

Person Specification

  • Proven experience in philanthropy and major gift fundraising.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and steward high-net-worth donors.
  • Strong leadership qualities, capable of motivating and managing a team effectively.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with clear financial and strategic targets.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments, maintaining a professional and approachable manner.
  • Good organisational skills with attention to detail to manage multiple income streams.

What’s on Offer
Day rate: £197.63 per day PAYE + holiday pay

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Organisation
The Talent Set View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 10 March 2026
Closing date: 27 March 2026 at 13:58
Job ref: KC
Tags: Fundraising, Major Donor