We are currently looking for a Philanthropy Executive to join our Development Department on a full time permanent basis.
Sitting within the Development Department, the Philanthropy team focuses on soliciting major gifts from generous individuals and looks after donors in recognition of the support they give to the Southbank Centre. The team comprises a Head of Philanthropy, two Philanthropy Managers, a Philanthropy Executive and an Events and Stewardship Assistant.
The successful candidate will work across a variety of responsibilities which include but are not limited to:
- To ensure the replenishment of the donor pipeline by finding potential new high-value donors through research, contacts and relationship management and identifying possible motivations for giving.
- To build relationships in order to approach prospective individual donors for funding and generate significant income.
- To assist the Philanthropy Team in stewarding and cultivating major donors through special events and bespoke opportunities.
If you wish to learn more about this role please download the attached job description.
We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or concerns you can also email hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff.
If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.