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We stand for music and believe in the value of music for everyone in our society. Every day, we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life-limiting illness, trauma, isolation, social exclusion or disability.

Our goal is to bring more people together through the power of music. To achieve it, we need to grow and diversify our income through ambitious, sustainable fundraising. We are looking for an experienced, relationship-focused philanthropy leader who shares our belief in music’s power to transform lives and can inspire significant, long-term support for our work and increase our philanthropic income.

The culture

At Nordoff and Robbins, everyone has a role to play in building and nurturing our inclusive culture. You will be encouraged to be yourself, contribute your perspective and work with colleagues who put the people we exist to serve at the centre of what we do. We work collaboratively, with integrity and kindness, and want everyone to feel a genuine sense of belonging.

Could this be the place for you?

If you are an ambitious, values-led fundraising leader who combines strategic thinking with outstanding relationship-building, this could be your next role. You will be confident, engaging major donors, trusts, senior volunteers and colleagues at every level; commercially aware and insight-led; and motivated by the opportunity to secure transformational support. You will bring energy, sound judgement, accountability and a commitment to excellent supporter experiences to ensure we meet our ambitious philanthropic income targets.

About the role

As our Head of Philanthropy, you will play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable income growth and advancing our long-term ambitions. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, you will lead our approach to major donors, mid-level donors and private trusts, establish and embed a successful legacy programme, and provide strategic oversight of individual giving in partnership with the Engagement and Communications team.

You will develop and manage a robust portfolio and pipeline of high-value prospects and supporters, using thoughtful cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to secure significant five- and six-figure gifts. By understanding each supporter’s motivations and aligning them with our strategic priorities, you will create compelling opportunities, inspire loyalty and build long-term philanthropic investment in our work.

Working across the organisation, you will translate our priorities and impact into persuasive cases for support, proposals and donor communications. You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising, CEO, senior leaders and trustees to open and develop relationships, lead high-quality donor engagement and provide clear forecasting and performance insight. You will also lead and develop the Philanthropy Officer, champion excellent relationship fundraising, and ensure our work meets fundraising, data protection and charity-sector standards.

What we offer:

The three best things about the job (in our humble opinion)

• You will shape and lead a high-value philanthropy programme at an important point in the charity’s journey, with the opportunity to secure transformational and multi-year support.
• You will be working closely with our Director of Fundraising, CEO, senior leaders and our trustees, combining influential internal partnership with direct access to inspiring supporters and networks.
• You will lead a broad and developing portfolio spanning major and mid-level donors, private trusts, legacies, and individual giving, all in support of life-changing music therapy.

Benefits include:

· Salary of £51,840 per annum pro rata, plus £1,500 London Weighting where applicable.

· Flexible hybrid working, with a minimum of two days each week in our North London office.

· 31 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

· Salary sacrifice benefits, including cycle to work.

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Training and career development in a people-first charity (CPD)

· An inclusive culture where you can feel a sense of belonging — and lots of music!