Philanthropy Manager in London

To enable Operation Smile’s global surgical activities, OSUK’s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations. We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team, the Philanthropy Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing major donors through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship. The position will build on existing relationships with individuals who make significant personal donations, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, working closely with the Director of Partnerships.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Philanthropy Development

• Ensure achievement of annual income target for philanthropy.
• Develop and implement plans for a structured philanthropy programme, for both new and existing donors, aligning their giving with our strategic priorities.
• Take primary responsibility for managing the current small pool of major donors, to grow and sustain their giving – strategic development of each relationship will be essential.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of new major donor prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships.
• Seek peer-to-peer introductions to new prospects, from existing donors, board members and other contacts.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders.
• Work with the Communications team to generate media presence and content to attract philanthropic interest from new prospects.
• Represent Operation Smile UK in global philanthropy discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK.
• Lead on development and management of any philanthropy cultivation events.

• Create and maintain annual philanthropy budget and business plan, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income.

Additional Information

• 2 years’ experience in a philanthropy or business development role.
• We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events.
• Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role!
• First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job. At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.