Head of Individual Major Gifts

Overview

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£63,756 - £70,236 per annum

(We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)

Full-time (37.5h) / Permanent

Based in Islington, London

The Fundraising Department at Greenpeace UK (GPUK) provides reliable levels of income to sufficiently meet the organisation s campaigning ambitions and provide confidence for long term campaign planning. This funding gives the campaign teams the flexibility they need to deliver on our ambition, meaning that the majority of the money raised is unrestricted. The Department play a key role in shaping Greenpeace UK s communications to our supporters and the world outside.

The Head of Individual Major Gifts will lead, manage, and develop Greenpeace UK s Individual Major Gifts programme, driving growth in income from high-value individuals to support Greenpeace s campaigns and the Global Capital Campaign. Oversee donor strategy, lead a team of fundraisers, and directly cultivate relationships with major donors and prospects capable of giving transformational six- and seven-figure gifts. This role leads the development, implementation and ongoing review of the UK s strategy to secure significant contributions to an ambitious Global Capital Campaign to raise €100 million to build a pioneering fossil fuel-free ship and boost climate and biodiversity campaigns.

After 12 months in post, the successful candidate will have:

• Established solid working relationships with the team and other internal stakeholders.
• Assessed the health of the individual major gifts programme, the opportunities ahead, and developed a strategic plan for this income stream.
• Taken direct management of their donor portfolio and be starting to see results.
• Developed clear KPIs for the team, including ambitious and sustainable pipeline growth and management.
• Worked closely with colleagues across the Key Relationships team to establish a collective and collaborative approach to success and accountability.
• Grasped and be living Greenpeace UK s values and role modelling leadership behaviours.
• Led the team to deliver income.

Closing Date: 19 February 2026

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