Major Gifts & Partnerships Leader — Six‑Figure Impact

Royal Mencap Society; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Major Gifts and Partnerships Lead to secure transformational income through six- and seven-figure partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising background, excellent communication skills, and experience in prospect identification. This role offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with the flexibility to work primarily in the London office. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the organization's ambitious income growth strategy, focused on inclusion for people with learning disabilities.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Proven success securing six‑ or seven‑figure corporate or philanthropic income.
• Strong understanding of the UK corporate and philanthropy landscape.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stewardship skills.
• Experience developing multi‑year pipelines and cross‑organisational proposals.
• Commitment to inclusion and fundraising best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and securing of new strategic relationships.
• Build, manage, and deliver multi‑year pipelines across corporate and philanthropy.
• Develop compelling propositions that align with Mencap’s strategic vision.
• Maximise use of Salesforce for reporting and pipeline planning.
• Maintain high visibility with prospects and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Strong communication skills

Sales and influencing

Experience with CRM systems

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Major Gifts and Partnerships Lead to secure transformational income through six- and seven-figure partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising background, excellent communication skills, and experience in prospect identification. This role offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with the flexibility to work primarily in the London office. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the organization's ambitious income growth strategy, focused on inclusion for people with learning disabilities.