Senior Philanthropy Coordinator

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Coordinator to play a pivotal role in our Philanthropy Team in London.

Over the past five years, Hestia has built a diverse and growing fundraising programme. Philanthropy has an important role to play in this ambition, and we're looking for someone to help us take this programme to the next stage. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will play a key role in growing income from high-value individuals and developing meaningful, long-term relationships with Hestia's supporters. You will manage your own portfolio of donors and prospects, identify and cultivate new relationships, develop compelling and personalised donor journeys, and contribute to strategic fundraising projects across the organisation. You will help keep supporters connected to Hestia's work through engaging communications, written reports, events and meetings, while ensuring they understand the difference their support makes.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. We are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused individual who is passionate about making a difference and building meaningful connections with donors. You will have experience developing strong, trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders and a proven ability to manage projects, campaigns, events or donor engagement activities successfully. Organised and self-motivated, you will be confident managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines and maintaining excellent attention to detail. You will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling, supporter-focused communications and tell inspiring stories that demonstrate impact. Experienced in using CRM systems and Microsoft Office packages, you will be resourceful in researching opportunities, analysing information and identifying potential supporters. Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, creativity and empathy, alongside a genuine commitment to supporting Hestia's mission and the people we work with.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Interviews will be held in person on 10th November. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.