Head of Philanthropy
Vacancy
Could you be our next Head of Philanthropy?
Salary: Band E - £43,884 - £52,586 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 per week
- Work Pattern: 5 days a week or flexible option for working a 9-day fortnight
- Contract: 2-year fixed contract (with the potential to become permanent)
- Location: Home based, with occasional travel to London area for team meetings
- Reports to: Director of Fundraising and Communications
Applicants must be UK-based and hold the right to work in the UK
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic fundraising leader to shape and deliver a new long-term high value giving strategy. You’ll have a track record of successfully initiating, managing and developing relationships with High-Net-Worth individuals and businesses and securing donations and grants, via proposals or through face-to-face meetings.
Breast Cancer UK is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that is gaining traction with a wide range of audiences, fast. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are scaling up our work and our impact, building our team with talented, motivated, and ambitious individuals who want to contribute to helping us become the leading voice in breast cancer prevention. If you're looking for an opportunity to make your mark, then look no further. We have ambitious plans, a brilliant brand, and we want you to be part of our future.
What we do?
At Breast Cancer UK we are striving for a world where everyone is empowered to reduce their breast cancer risk. Our mission is to lead a movement to empower individuals, advance scientific research, and reshape policy to reduce breast cancer risk for all. Be part of our team and help us drive the change for the future of breast cancer.
Why join us?
- To be part of a fantastic supportive team.
- Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture.
- Fully remote working.
- Competitive salary of £43,884 - £52,586 PA (depending on experience)
- 29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays.
- Option for full time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9 day fortnight.
- Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.
- Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay.
- Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes.
For full details see our recruitment pack here
How to apply
The closing date for applications is Monday 26th Jan at 9am .
To apply for this position please complete the application form found here and Equal opportunities form found here. The full Job Description can be downloaded from our website here.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in the Kings Cross area of London Monday 2nd Feb 2026
For further information on the charity see our website and if you require any further details on the role or the process, drop us an email at [email protected].
At Breast Cancer UK, we're dedicated to being a caring and welcoming place, where everyone feels supported and employees feel like they belong. Our aim is to create an inclusive culture where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We value respect, understanding, and the richness that diversity brings. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.
