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Peterborough, Peterborough (Hybrid)
£50,000 - £55,000 per year
Full-time or part-time (30-37.5 hours per week )
Permanent

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!

Job description

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Kidney Research UK on a fantastic Head of Philanthropy role. This pivotal position involves leading the strategy across Trusts, Major Donors and Special Events to build and harness their existing and new high value relationships to support a bold new strategy.

With a strong pipeline of major donors and an ambitious strategic vision, this is an opportunity to shape the charity’s philanthropic strategy and cultivate long-term, high-value partnerships. If you’re looking to lead a talented team with ambitious plans to deliver transformational income growth, this could be a fantastic next step!

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of a high-value philanthropy strategy across major donors, trusts, and events.
  • Manage, mentor, and inspire a talented team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
  • Secure six- and seven-figure gifts from new and existing supporters.
  • Work with the CEO, trustees and executive team to identify and steward key relationships.
  • Oversee special events that engage and inspire major supporters.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts and pipelines, reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
  • Collaborate across research, programmes and communications to create compelling cases for support.

Person Specification

  • Proven track record of securing high-value gifts and leading successful major donor and trust programmes.
  • Experienced leader who inspires, motivates and develops high-performing teams.
  • Strategic, creative and commercially minded with strong financial management skills.
  • Exceptional relationship builder with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and philanthropists.
  • Collaborative, ambitious and passionate about driving meaningful change.

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.

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Kidney Research UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 28 October 2025
Closing date: 07 November 2025 at 17:26
Job ref: BHJOB24584_4886
Tags: Major Donor