Head of Philanthropy & Events.
Salary: £57,000 - £66,500 per annum (dependant on experience and expertise).
Location: Remote, must be based in the UK and open to travel.
Contract: Permanent – Full Time 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. We are passionate about protecting and supporting children, young people, and families. All our departments work together to achieve the high standards of safeguarding that make a difference to children and to the workforce.
A bit about the role
In this new role for Action for Children, the Head of Philanthropy & Events, will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious strategy for maximising high-value fundraising which drives and delivers immediate and long-term, compounding income growth across Major Donors, Trusts & Foundations and Events functions.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
Developing and leading a multi-year, audience-led high-value fundraising strategy.
Leading and developing a high-performing, inclusive team.
Leading the development of compelling, insight-led propositions and securing transformational support from Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations
Steering a high-performing Events portfolio.
Driving excellent cultivation and stewardship strategies that deepen engagement, increase retention, and maximise lifetime supporter value.
Providing clear prioritisation, strategic direction, and performance-focused leadership across the Philanthropy & Events portfolio by setting stretch income targets, performance metrics, priorities and KPIs.
Leading cross-organisational collaboration including influencing at a senior level and working in close partnership with other Fundraising teams, Digital, Brand, Data, Communications and Children Services.
Let's talk about you
Must have proven experience of leading high-value fundraising functions in a complex organisation, with accountability for strategy, income, and performance.
Must have a strong track record of seven-figure gifts from Trusts & Foundations/Major Donors and of delivering commercially successful fundraising Events.
Must have demonstrable experience of setting strategic direction and leading teams to deliver on immediate income targets.
Must have established commercial and financial acumen, including experience of managing large budgets, long- and short-term forecasting, driving ROI and investment decision-making based on data and insight.
Must have experience of building and managing proposals and pipelines across Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations.
Must have excellent communication and influencing skills.
Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.
Contact: email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13367
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
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Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026 at 5pm.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams on Wednesday 22nd July 2026.
See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
Head of Philanthropy and Events in Watford employer: Action for Children
Action for Children is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Wirral. With flexible part-time hours, employees benefit from a strong emphasis on professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation and personal growth, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about emotional wellbeing.
