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Assistant Head of Philanthropy – Major Donors

* £55,393 pa

* London SE5 8JF

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a highly credible Assistant Head of Philanthropy – Major Donors to strengthen the scale and value of our major donor pipeline, deliver excellent personalised stewardship and increase the number of people making donations to The Salvation Army.

As Assistant Head of Philanthropy – Major Donors, you will be crucial to ensuring an income stream sufficient to resource the future mission of The Salvation Army. In addition, you will play a critical role in delivering our major donor programme, inspiring individuals to make transformational donations to support our work across the UK. You will also form part of the senior leadership team within the wider Philanthropy department.

To be successful in this role you will have;

* substantial experience of running a major donor programme within a complex organisation

* an outstanding track record of delivery

* the ability to influence at a senior level and inspire and motivate colleagues.

This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army as we look to invest in all aspects of fundraising and marketing. If you are an ambitious experienced fundraising expert looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London

Closing Date: Sunday 7th July 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme