Head of Philanthropy

We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders who need a stem cell transplant or novel cell therapy.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.

But we won’t stop there. We are working tirelessly to unite people and science in order to unlock the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love for you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy to join our Fundraising team.

Title: Head of Philanthropy

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid*, with Head office in Hampstead, London

The Head of Philanthropy is a crucial role, devising and delivering the strategy for high value income growth through Major Donors and Trusts and Foundations to fundraise for a breadth of inspiring projects and areas of work. The team enjoys senior level support for high value fundraising in all its aspects, and with inspirational and sector leading services and research against which to fundraise, this is an exciting time to join us. 

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we have ambitious plans to build a best in sector team and deliver transformational partnerships which will enable us to do more for every patient that needs us.

We’re looking for:

• An exceptional relationship builder
• Proven track record of securing 6 and 7 figure gifts from individuals, Trusts and Foundations
• In depth knowledge of the funding landscape with experience of working successfully with senior volunteers
• Experience of developing and delivering strategies for high value income growth

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• Life Assurance of four times annual salary
• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
• And more! (full list of benefits available on our website)

Please note: we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, and will close this advert without warning once we have a suitable pool of applicants - we would advise applying ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Please check out the job description (attached here and on our site when you click to apply), as well as our FAQs & Additional Info page to read about our benefits, values and recruitment policy.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone a chance of life.

Anthony Nolan is committed to equal opportunities & a living wage accredited employer

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

*It is important to note that we are an organisation where our culture matters and with patients, supporters and donors at the heart. Therefore, it is important that we make very clear that we expect some work to take place in the workplace. The specific expectation of remote vs on site working varies depending on the team/role, and we endeavour to make this clear on each individual vacancy. If you have any queries around our hybrid working policy and the expectation for a role you're interested in, please get in touch.