Head of Philanthropic Partnership

TL;DR

Head of Philanthropic Partnership: Lead a team of partnership managers to secure, develop, and deliver core philanthropic partnerships (trusts, foundations, major donors) contributing income, influence, and impact to hirify.global GB’s strategic priorities with an accent on cultivation strategies, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and achieving results in complex environments.

Location: Oxford / UK (Flexible), Oxford based with hybrid working options

Salary: £49,601- £55,744 FTE

Company

hirify.global is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty through humanitarian, development, and campaigning efforts.

What you will do

• Lead a team to secure and develop philanthropic partnerships with trusts, foundations, and major donors.
• Develop cultivation strategies and plans for existing and new partnerships aligned with strategic priorities.
• Manage budgets, monitor income and expenditure, and ensure delivery of income, influence, and impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to broker partnerships and facilitate co-creation.
• Drive team performance, diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Requirements

• UK based in Oxford with hybrid working; flexible arrangements possible including job share.
• Self-awareness, relationship building experience, and influencing skills.
• Proven track record securing philanthropic income at five/six (preferably seven) figure levels.
• Confident communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to inspire supporters and colleagues.
• Ability to achieve results and make decisions in complexity consistent with strategy and values.
• Knowledge of philanthropy sector trends and international development.

Nice to have

• Experience managing performance and developing diverse teams.
• Brokering, partnering, and facilitation skills.
• Lived experience or action on anti-racism and inequalities.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, generous pension, annual leave, additional leave allowances, sick pay, life assurance.
• Flexible working options including hybrid and job share; Flexfam approach to building future of work.
• Extensive learning & development: in-house courses, e-learning, coaching, mentoring.
• Commitment to feminist principles, empowerment, accountability, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism.
• Safeguarding focus with training and code of conduct.

Hiring process

• Submit CV and cover letter explaining suitability against essential criteria.
• References, screening checks including criminal records and misconduct disclosure scheme.
• Encourages diverse applicants; aligned with values.