Head of Fundraising - Philanthropy

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)

Salary: c.£50,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior fundraising role where your work can create a genuinely significant and lasting impact.

Joining a highly respected organisation delivering meaningful outcomes every day, you’ll play a central role in shaping the future of income generation and unlocking the support needed to expand ambition, strengthen services and increase impact across communities.

As Head of Fundraising – Philanthropy, you won’t simply be securing income — you’ll be building transformational partnerships, inspiring long-term investment and helping enable the organisation to do more of the work that matters most.

Leading activity across major giving, philanthropy, high-value partnerships and strategic donor relationships, this role offers the chance to influence priorities, open new opportunities and create sustainable growth that supports long-term success.

Working in a hybrid model based in Liverpool, this is an opportunity to combine strategic leadership with relationship building and make a visible contribution at a pivotal time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the philanthropy and high-value fundraising strategy
• Grow income through major gifts, strategic partnerships and philanthropic support
• Build and develop a strong pipeline of opportunities and long-term relationships
• Secure and steward significant multi-year support
• Develop compelling cases for support and partnership propositions
• Lead financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting
• Use insight and supporter data to drive decision making and maximise opportunity
• Provide inspiring leadership and develop a high-performing team
• Represent the organisation externally and strengthen its profile with donors and partners

About You

You’ll bring substantial senior-level fundraising experience across philanthropy, major giving, partnerships or another high-value income environment, with a proven ability to deliver growth and build meaningful relationships.

You’ll combine strategic thinking with a passion for impact, strong leadership capability and the confidence to influence at senior levels. You’ll thrive in an environment where ambition, collaboration and purpose come together.

Why This Role Matters

This is a role with scale and influence. The income generated and relationships developed here will help shape future opportunities, expand reach and support even greater outcomes for the communities served.

You’ll have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark—not just on fundraising performance, but on the organisation’s ability to continue delivering work that truly matters.

• Salary: c.£50,000
• Liverpool location with hybrid working
• Senior leadership opportunity
• Significant influence on future growth and impact



If you’re ready to lead ambitious philanthropy and use your fundraising expertise to create meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.