Ref: CE407 | Philanthropy Officer | Home-based with regular travel to the London office
Occasional national travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Salary circa £31,700 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum/pro rata or outer London weighting £2,457 per annum/pro rata may be applied in accordance with where you live)| 35 hours per week
We’re looking for a motivated and confident fundraiser to join our High Value Engagement team, helping to grow our philanthropy programme and ensure everyone affected by stroke can access the support they need to rebuild their lives.
Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the Philanthropy Officer will manage and grow a portfolio of supporters, focusing on cultivating and stewarding lower-level major donors. You’ll build strong, authentic relationships through thoughtful stewardship, and compelling communications, while identifying new prospects and securing vital income. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new role, contribute fresh ideas, and work collaboratively across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Managing and developing a portfolio of supporters to meet agreed income targets
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters through high-quality stewardship and engagement
• Identifying and researching new funding prospects to grow the donor pipeline
• Developing and delivering compelling written communications, including donor updates and funding proposals
You will be/ have experience/have a proven record of:
- A passion for the cause and commitment to supporting people affected by stroke
• Experience or knowledge of major donor fundraising (or transferable relationship-based fundraising/sales experience)
• Building and managing effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Producing high-quality, engaging written content tailored to different audiences
• Researching prospects and identifying new funding opportunities
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Please click here to view the role profile.
To apply email: victoria.parker@stroke.org.uk Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.
Closing Date: 31 May 2026 | Interview Dates: First round interviews are on 4 June 2026, and second round interviews will be on the 9 June 2026.
Please note all roles close at midnight.
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.