Philanthropy manager

Philanthropy manager

12-month fixed term contract – maternity cover

Location:

Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working

Salary £36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who thrives in a fast paced, ambitious environment. We want to prevent kidney disease from becoming a public health emergency and find better treatments for kidney patients sooner.

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors to build long lasting and highly engaged relationships.
• Work closely with the head of philanthropy and the major appeals manager to grow income from major donors over the next 3-5 years by building a pipeline of new and existing donors and securing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Act as an external‑facing representative managing our mid to high value prospects and donors, building personal relationships by understanding donor motivations, delivering tailored funding proposals and communications, and creating a bespoke donor journey to increase their giving and connection to the cause.
• Operate a hybrid, flexible working style and attend external meetings and events regularly.

• Experience in philanthropy or related fundraising roles.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, ambitious environment.
• Flexibility to attend external meetings and events.

• LOCATION:
  
  Our main office is set in the city centre, a short walk from the bus and train station, with direct services from Cambridge, Norwich, Birmingham, Leicester, Leeds, Liverpool, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh. London King’s Cross is just 45 minutes away. The building is adjacent to the A15, just a few minutes from the A1 and direct connections to the national road network.
  
  Cyclists also benefit from Peterborough’s Green Wheel, a network of routes in and around the city, providing safe links to all areas.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING:
  Flexible working hours with start and finish times around core hours of 9.30 – 4.30.
• ANNUAL LEAVE:
  All full‑time employees start with paid bank holidays plus another 25 days holiday, increasing with every year of service to a maximum of 30. This is calculated on a pro‑rata basis for part‑time employees. Employees have the option to "sell" up to one‑week annual leave, in a pre‑set window prior to the start of the holiday year.
• PENSION:
  The charity makes a generous contribution of 6% to a group pension plan. Employees will need to contribute a minimum of 2% to meet the current pension regulations. All employees are enrolled in the pension scheme as soon as they join the charity, regardless of salary level or contract type.
• PARENTAL LEAVE:
  We comply fully with all legislation relating to maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• SICK PAY:
  Charity sickness benefit is available once an employee has worked with us for three months and equates to 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay in any rolling 52‑week period. After one year’s service, this rises to 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay, and after two years to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay.
• DEATH IN SERVICE:
  Covers all employees after three months’ service, whether on permanent or fixed‑term contract, and pays four times salary in the event of death while employed. The cover is provided up to your 65th birthday or the state pensionable age, whichever is greater.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME: A confidential email or phone line available to all employees who need support, advice or counselling with respect to work and non‑work related issues.
• BIKE LOAN SCHEME:
  We offer an interest‑free loan for employees who wish to purchase a bicycle, whether for travel to and from work or to enter an event for the charity.
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  WORK SCHEME:
  Through a salary‑sacrifice scheme, we offer a tax‑efficient way of purchasing a bicycle for travel to and from work, where the cost is paid over 12 months.
• EYECARE:
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