Philanthropy Manager - Health, UNIVERSITY

Will you accept the challenge?

Right now, is Manchester’s time to shine. At the end of 2025 we launched our first ever fundraising and volunteering campaign, “Challenge Accepted”. This campaign, unprecedented in Manchester’s history, will increase both reach and impact, engaging broader audiences and encouraging participation from the University community in fundraising and volunteer activities.

Manchester individuals distinguish themselves through shared values such as integrity, boldness, ambition, and collaboration. We are also united by a pioneering spirit and the determination to effect positive change. If you possess a fearless character, strong optimism, and a commitment to promoting a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable world, we encourage you to contact us.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy (Health), and working in a team of major gift fundraisers, you will be responsible for securing six‑figure gifts across a range of life‑changing priorities spanning students, research and innovation. This post will work closely with colleagues across the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health to deliver major gifts into priority areas including cancer, brain health and health inequalities.

The post will support the Division’s efforts to develop and implement the health fundraising strategy in order to significantly increase philanthropic income.

• Manage a portfolio of relationships to secure six‑figure gifts.
• Proactively build a pipeline, demonstrating a creative approach to attract potential new donors.
• Develop engaging, cultivation and stewardship plans that deepen prospect relationships and inspire future support.
• Work collaboratively with Alumni Engagement, Regular Giving and Donor Relations to identify opportunities to maximise fundraising income and deliver an excellent supporter experience.
• Embed a culture of fundraising across the University.

• Exceptional major gift fundraising experience.
• Experience working within a team while meeting personal targets.
• Results‑oriented, persuasive, with exceptional negotiation skills.
• Strong optimism, fearless character and commitment to a healthier, fairer, more sustainable world.

• Fantastic market‑leading pension scheme.
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitmentserv Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Name:
Katie Lees
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Email: recruitmentserv

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.