Head of Philanthropy

The Company is seeking a Head of Philanthropy to lead its major gifts function and strengthen a culture of philanthropy across the organization. The role includes identifying, cultivating, and securing significant gifts from individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, including support for capital fundraising. The successful candidate will develop compelling funding propositions, build a diverse and sustainable donor pipeline, and steward relationships with supporters and internal stakeholders. As a senior leader, they will contribute to organizational strategy, lead and motivate the fundraising team, and represent the organization externally. Applicants should have significant fundraising experience and a proven record of securing major gifts, including capital funding. They should bring sound judgment and credibility with major donors, along with strategic and commercial thinking, strong relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills. The role requires experience managing and motivating teams, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to produce persuasive proposals and grant applications. Professional fundraising knowledge, including charity law, Gift Aid, GDPR, and CRM practices, is required, as is an interest in natural heritage and botanic gardens.