Philanthropy Executive

Thames Hospice; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is looking for a Philanthropy Executive to join their Major Gifts team. This role focuses on cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals to secure funding, which is essential for expanding their vital palliative care services. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a strong desire to learn and develop within the philanthropy sector. This opportunity includes a range of employee benefits to support work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Access to NHS pension scheme (if eligible)

Blue Light Discount Card

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and relationship management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with high-net-worth individuals.
• Desire for professional development in philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Expanding the portfolio of mid-level and major donor prospects.
• Providing thoughtful stewardship to encourage long-term engagement.

Skills

Experience in building relationships to secure funding

Excellent communication skills

Eagerness to learn and grow

Job description

Join our Great Major Gifts Team

As Philanthropy Executive in the Major Gifts team, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships with high‑net-worth individuals and expanding our portfolio of mid‑level and major donor prospects and supporters. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and growth, with dedicated support from the Philanthropy Manager and Head of Major Gifts.

Major Gifts are a vital income stream for Thames Hospice and will become increasingly important as we embark on an ambitious strategy to significantly grow our fundraising income over the next three years. This growth is essential to ensure we can continue delivering exceptional palliative care to our community.

We're seeking someone with experience in building relationships to secure funding and who is eager to learn and grow. This is a great opportunity to work with experienced major donor fundraisers and build your skills and development in this exciting area. You'll use your excellent communication skills to build and nurture relationships with existing supporters, providing thoughtful stewardship that encourages long‑term engagement and sustained giving.

Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, EAP, access to NHS pension scheme if eligible, Blue Light Discount Card and so much more!

Contact

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alanah King on 01753 848306 or .

Application

Please apply with a CV and cover letter (in one document) outlining your experience and skills in relation to the role and person specification.

Closing Date: 5th January 2026

Interviews Week Commencing: 12th and 19th January 2026