Thames Valley Air Ambulance
The role: Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts)
Location: We offer a well‑established hybrid working pattern, with at least two days each week spent at HQ to stay connected and collaborate.
Salary: £38,900 - £43,561
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About us
Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need us.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking an exceptional major donor fundraising professional to lead and grow our high-value giving programme. This is a senior, strategic, and hands-on role focused on developing meaningful, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and securing transformational income to support our lifesaving work.
At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, we’re committed to giving everyone in our community the best chance when the worst happens. Every day, we’re called to life-threatening emergencies across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. But we can’t do it without the generosity of our supporters and that’s where you come in.
Your role
As the Philanthropy Manager you will lead our major gifts programme, taking ownership of key initiatives including our Chair’s Circle and Philanthropy Board. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will shape strategy while personally driving significant income through strong relationships and compelling fundraising proposals
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and delivering significant income targets
- Personally securing five- and six-figure gifts through tailored cultivation, proposals, and stewardship
- Developing tailored cultivation and stewardship plans aligned to each supporter’s interests and motivations
- Making complex, high-value funding asks, preparing compelling proposals and growing the Chair’s Circle and Philanthropy Board programmes
- Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Trustees and the CEO
- Contributing to strategy, pipeline development, and identifying new funding opportunities
- Identifying new opportunities for restricted and unrestricted funding
- Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations, GDPR, and internal policies
- Acting as an ambassador for Thames Valley Air Ambulance and ensuring compliance with fundraising best practice
About you
You are an experienced major donor fundraiser with a proven track record of securing five and six figure high-value gifts and managing senior relationships. You are strategic yet hands-on, with excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in major donor or high-value fundraising with strong results
- Is confident engaging and influencing high-net-worth individuals and senior stakeholders
- Can balance strategic thinking with delivery of income targets
- Communicates effectively, both written and verbally, including proposal development
- Is proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities independently
- Brings a flexible and collaborative approach to work
Why join us?
At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking organisation. We’re proud of our culture, collaborative, inclusive, and committed to personal development. We care deeply about the wellbeing of our team and offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!
In return we offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as.
- 25 Days holiday / 267 Hours Holiday
- Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days in office)
- Holiday Trading
- Free annual Flu Vaccination
- Blue Light Card (Option to purchase)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Simply Health – Medical cash back scheme
- Disability Confident Employer
Our values
We live by our values every day:
- We care no matter what – for our patients, their families, and each other.
- We go above and beyond– in the care we provide and the work we do.
- We do the right thing – in how we act and the decisions we make.
- Together we are TVAA – because together, we save lives.
Diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from candidates who feel underrepresented in the charity sector.
Safeguarding
We follow robust recruitment and safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and the people we support. Relevant checks (e.g. DBS) will be carried out where appropriate.
How to apply
To apply, please complete our online application form and tell us why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your experience aligns with the role. You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Vacancy Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2026
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly
Interviews will be held: w/c 17th August 2026
TVAA is a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to discussing and implementing adjustments to support you during your application process and beyond.
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Medact is looking for an experienced campaigner and organiser to lead our work advocating for a justice-centred approach to securitisation and peace work.
Background
Medact organises with the health community to win a world in which everyone can truly achieve and exercise their human right to health. We cover some of the most pressing national and global threats to health and wellbeing including institutional racism; climate change; human rights abuses; violent conflict; and rising inequality. We’re a member-led organisation, and our members are made up of a range of people who work in health including nurses, doctors, midwives, and clinical researchers.
We take an organising-centred approach to our work. We build community power by working in solidarity with health workers and the communities experiencing harm from the unjust systems we challenge. We run national campaigns, use research to expose injustice, and we support local organising groups across the country who lead most of our work.
About the role
The Transforming Peace & Security Campaigner will lead Medact’s campaigning for healthcare spaces which truly centre health and health justice, not surveillance, profiling and policing, in addition to providing ongoing strategic support to members organising against war and nuclear threat.
This role will lead on our strategic priority area of Ending State Violence. The campaigner will implement campaign strategy focused on targeted organising to build coalitions and solidarity with marginalised communities, continuing our campaign against the Prevent duty in health, and supporting our Medact Abolitionist Approaches to Health Group. They’ll also work with our established Nuclear Weapons group to promote disarmament and encourage investment in nonviolent responses to conflict. The role involves maintaining and deepening existing partnerships with external organisations, grassroots groups and institutions.
About you
This isn’t an entry-level role but you don’t need to have had a job in an NGO before or be a professional campaigner to be right for it. You might have worked with your local community to campaign on a social justice or health issue that you care about. Or you might be a healthcare worker who has seen the impact of securitisation on your patients and wants to challenge the encroachment of policing and profiling. You’ll have a strong understanding of power and how to work with others to create pressure for change. You need to be a great communicator, able to build trusting relationships with Medact members, academics, partner organisations, and community groups alike. You’ll have an understanding of how digital communications compliment campaigning and an eye for a good media story and the know-how to get it out into the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a proactive and detail-driven Philanthropy Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing high value fundraising team at a pivotal moment as the charity as the charity significantly scales its philanthropic income.
This role will play a central role in a growing philanthropy team, supporting major donor fudraising and helping to deliver exceptional experiences for some of the most generous supporters in the UK.
The Role
This role sits at the heart of the high-performing Philanthropy team, providing essential support to senior fundraisers and helping to ensure the smooth and effective running of our philanthropy programme. Key duties include:
- Keeping donor data accurate, insightful and compliant
- Supporting the delivery of major donor relationships and stewardship
- Maintaining strong systems and processes to enable fundraising success
- Helping shape a professional, high-quality experience for donors
The successful candidate will thrive on bringing structure to complexity and take pride in getting the detail right - whether that’s preparing high-quality briefings, coordinating meetings, or drafting thoughtful donor communications.
About You
You’ll be someone who takes real pride in organisation, detail and delivering high-quality work, with:
- Experience in fundraising administration, CRM management or a similar role
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
- Confidence using databases and maintaining high data standards
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
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, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
