Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting in the appointment of a Philanthropy Lead, a newly created role at an exciting time of growth within their fundraising team.
Solace Women’s Aid is an intersectional feminist organisation working to end violence against women and girls. As part of a new five-year fundraising strategy, they are looking to strengthen and grow their philanthropic fundraising and are seeking an experienced relationship fundraiser to help shape this area of work.
About the role
Salary:£44,052- £46,770
Hybrid working: Approx. 2 days a week in the London head office, 3 days from home
This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-value fundraiser looking to take ownership of a developing philanthropy programme within a collaborative and ambitious organisation. Reporting into the Deputy Director of Fundraising, the Philanthropy Lead will help grow income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, while building long-term supporter relationships.
The role will involve:
· Managing and developing relationships with philanthropic donors and prospects
· Building and stewarding a portfolio of high-value supporters
· Developing compelling cases for support and tailored donor communications
· Supporting prospect research and pipeline development
· Working collaboratively across fundraising, communications and senior leadership teams
· Supporting cultivation events and donor engagement activity
· Contributing to wider fundraising strategy, reporting and growth plans
About you
They are looking for an experienced philanthropy, major donor or high-value fundraiser who enjoys relationship building and is excited by the opportunity to help grow an important income stream.
You will bring:
· A strong track record in philanthropy or high-value fundraising
· Experience building relationships with major donors, trusts or senior stakeholders
· Excellent communication and influencing skills
· A proactive and collaborative approach
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
· A passion for Solace’s mission and values
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. They encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. They have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Their Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
They are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. They anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, they carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
Process
The closing date for applications is 1st June 2026
Please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill for further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics
Actively Interviewing
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!
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our friendly team on a funded, part-time contract (30 hours per week). The role is home‑based in Central England with regular UK travel.
This is a varied and impactful role. In the early stages of the programme, you will work hands-on with schools and communities, delivering elements of the project including climate audits and supporting grant holders. As the programme develops, you will increasingly lead the coordination and management of a national, multi‑year climate and school grounds programme.
Responsibilities include: leading the day‑to‑day delivery of the project across the UK; managing project plans, budgets, risk registers and reporting in line with funder requirements; line‑managing a delivery team and coordinating our accredited network; supporting the recruitment, onboarding and engagement of schools and communities; working closely with funders, partners and an Advisory Board; overseeing monitoring, evaluation and learning; delivering training and support activities; and producing high‑quality reports, case studies and project updates in collaboration with our communications team.
You will need:
- Proven experience managing large‑scale, complex projects, ideally within the education, environmental or charity sectors
- Experience managing substantial budgets (£1m+) and financial reporting
- Strong project planning, delivery and reporting skills
- Experience of delivering climate or environmental education, or similar programmes
- Experience of managing capital improvement or place-based projects (desirable)
- Excellent organisational, communication and relationship‑building skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and complex timelines
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and climate education
- Willingness to travel across the UK and work occasional evenings
We are a flexible, family‑friendly and supportive organisation, offering flexible working, generous holiday, strong staff benefits and a welcoming team culture. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and working arrangements and encourage applications from those who may not meet every criterion but feel this role is right for them.
Could you support our team through an exciting mix of community, corporate, individual and grant fundraising? We are growing our Fundraising team to meet increased demand for our services, tackling homelessness in Surrey. If you're interested in working across all types of Fundraising and making a genuine difference every day, then this unique role might be for you!
About Us:
At York Road Project, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. We believe in harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence. We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to join our team who can support our Fundraising Manager to secure charitable income essential to the delivery of our services.
The Role:
As our Fundraising Officer, you will work closely with the Fundraising Manager to deliver our fundraising strategy. You will help deliver annual fundraising events; bid to corporate supporters, trusts and foundations; and build strong relationships with community organisations and individual donors. You will be part of a fantastic team, dedicated to making a real difference in defeating homelessness.
We are looking for a passionate and adaptable individual, who can support the Fundraising Manager across all voluntary income streams, from formal bids to fun community events.
This role is especially crucial as our charity’s need for fundraised income has risen significantly in the last three years - as result of the increased cost of living, and reduced support from the local authority. Despite these challenges, York Road Project’s work remains immensely valuable to the local community. If you have excellent communication skills and a passion for charity work, we would love to hear from you.
Please read the full job description, then apply with your CV and a cover letter. We will shortlist applicants at midday on 3rd June, and arrange interviews in early June.