Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to join the team on a fixed term, maternity cover contract.

About us:

We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life saving and life changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 25 of the world's poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long lasting improvements in their lives.

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave, pro rated for part time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Details of our benefits could be found on our website:

Job Location: London (Hybrid)

Concern operates a hybrid mode, staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.

About the role

The Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will lead a newly formed Philanthropy and Partnerships team to growth and success. Concern Worldwide UK are investing in Philanthropy and Partnerships, and the head will set the agenda for this team, own and develop the P&P strategy, build excellent internal relationships with the UK team, Republic of Ireland, US and South Korea, trustees and develop long term relationships with donors and prospects.

The Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will lead their team in creating and implementing a strategy for high-value fundraising in the UK. This new strategy will aim to create highly impactful partnerships with philanthropists, trusts, foundations, and the private sector in support of Concern's mission.

About You ESSENTIAL

• Extensive high value partnership experience in a charitable context, including 6 and 7 figure gifts.
• Proven experience of growing income and providing excellent stewardship, in at least two of the following areas, Trusts and Foundations, Corporates and Major Donors.
• Proven experience of identifying and cultivating new supporters and developing these into sustainable relationships.
• Proven experience of writing effective fundraising strategies, across a range of fundraising streams, including Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, to achieve significant income growth.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering complex and diverse multi million pound annual and long-term budgets.
• Demonstrable experience of working with senior volunteers and colleagues to grow a high value program.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills and the ability to build good relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment, including ethical standards and relevant regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Driven to achieve continuous improvement, highly proactive, able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working at a strategic level implementing organisation wide plans and procedures.
• Experience of High Value fundraising in an International Development context.
• Experience of working within a global fundraising environment.
• Experience of using a CRM database in a high value partnership programmmes.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.

TO APPLY

To view the full job description, please click on the link below to download the document.

Please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you match the job criteria by 9th November 2025.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Conditions of Appointment

Pay band: GB8

London: £59,784 - £66,427, based on full time hours (35 hours per week)

The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self declaration form and a Basic DBS check.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.

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