Christian Aid Looking for
Philanthropy Lead
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Greater London (On-site) Full Time
This role could be based in the UK in the London office (with the opportunity to work from home on some days each week in line with Christian Aid’s hybrid working approach) or homebased but with the expectation of travel to London and other regional offices. The salary quoted is for the London office but if based at home, the salary will be £50,400.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the ambitious and high performing philanthropy team at Christian Aid. You will have oversight of both the mid-value and major donor programmes – growing income from our top level individual donors and prospects and guiding the team to success.
Building on recent success, you will continue momentum to take income to the next level by devising and implementing key strategies and to be directly accountable for the team achieving targets. You will also work with key stakeholders at all levels across the organisation and beyond to address the blockers and proactively pursue opportunities for growth.
About you
A strategic manager, you have either experience in delivering income growth in either a major donor or mid value programme and the ability to motivate, coach and develop a team to deliver. As someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, you have the ability to represent Christian Aid and have personal experience of influencing high net-worth individuals and key stakeholder relationships, including those at a senior level.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
From 1 July 2021, the process for completing right to work checks has changed and we can no longer accept EU passports or ID cards as valid proof of right to work, with the exception of Irish citizens.
There are now two types of right to work checks: a manual check and an online check. A manual check can be completed against relevant documentation as outlined by the Home Office. An online check can be completed if you hold digital proof of your immigration status in the UK. We will require your share code and date of birth to carry out this check. Please see Government website for more information on acceptable documents.
All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.
As a Christian organisation, we value equality and diversity within all of our teams. We are actively encouraging racialised minorities and people with disabilities to apply irrespective of your faith, sexual orientation, race or disability. Within Christian Aid UK these groups are currently under-represented, and we recognise and value the contributions from members of these groups and your offering will help build strong, creative and high performing teams
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
