Senior Philanthropy Executive

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office.

We’re looking for an ambitious fundraiser to join our Philanthropy team, capitalising on recent growth and with the chance to really make your mark. Your role is to engage influential and high‑profile individuals and Trusts in the UK, connecting them to the difference they can make to thousands of men facing prostate cancer. You’ll lead on our established high‑value giving club, ‘The Pioneers’, and be creative with developing and growing membership and income for this product. Providing the highest level of stewardship, you’ll ensure existing and new supporters feel valued, inspiring them to make five and six‑figure gifts, which will significantly improve the lives of men facing prostate cancer and their families. You’ll also harness the support of our enthusiastic and influential Trustees, Senior Volunteers and Leadership Team, involving them when appropriate.

As a Philanthropy team, we work hard to support and motivate each other. We’re inclusive, enthusiastic, open, helpful and driven. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion to achieve success and work collaboratively to bring about the urgent change needed for men.

What we want from you:

• You’ll bring strong experience within a philanthropy fundraising environment, including a solid understanding of solicitation stages and effective engagement techniques.
• You’ll have a proven track record of securing five‑figure gifts and ideally experience working with major donors and/or trusts, with the credibility and confidence to build lasting relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals, trustees and senior stakeholders.
• A natural collaborator, you’ll combine a strong team ethic with the flexibility and drive needed to achieve ambitious targets.
• You’ll be an excellent communicator, with the influencing and negotiation skills to engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised and comfortable managing competing priorities, you’ll be able to balance the stewardship of existing supporters with the cultivation of new prospects.
• You’ll be comfortable working both strategically and in detail, from shaping individual engagement plans to supporting the growth of giving clubs or membership schemes as a key driver of future income and impact.

Why work with us?

Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grand‑ads, brothers and friends each year. Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the United Kingdom. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

What we offer:

• Generous leave entitlements that increase with service.
• One ‘development day’ a month to use for training or personal development.
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance and group income protection.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Life and wellbeing advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted gym membership and high street shopping discounts.
• Loans for season tickets or cycles.

This role is in salary Band 3, with a starting salary of £36,250 – £42,500 per year. We aim to pay the median salary for charity the sector. Following 12 months of successful service, colleagues will move to the midpoint of the pay band. The midpoint salary for this role is £42,500. Our salaries reflect that the London office is our contractual place of work. We also pay a working‑from‑home allowance at the HMRC tax‑free rate of £312 per year. We are committed to paying at least the London Living Wage for all roles and apply the updated rate each April.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground‑breaking research into Black men’s risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we’re dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We’re also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups.

Our people networks:

• Pride – A safe space where LGBTQ+ colleagues – and our allies – can share their diverse lived experiences, celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and history, and create new ideas about how our organisation can be more inclusive and representative of LGBTQ+ people.
• Mind and Body – Here to increase awareness, promote wellbeing and support colleagues affected by neurodiversity, mental health problems, disability and long‑term illness.
• Culture Club – Here to increase awareness and celebrate the different cultures and beliefs that we have in the organisation, so that we all have our cultures felt and feel welcomed.

How and where we work:

Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision‑making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs. Additional in‑person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues. We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long‑term physical or mental health condition.

How to apply:

For more information about the role, please download the job description and read the ‘How to apply’ section below. This includes the key points to address in your application. To apply click the ‘apply now’ button at the top or bottom of the page which will take you through to our application portal. The closing date is Sunday 7th June 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 22nd June 2026. We’re expecting the interviews for this role to be held online and will be a two‑stage process. To complete your application, you’ll be asked to upload your CV and complete the supporting information section through our application portal. For your supporting statement, please complete parts one and two of the application form; each section has an 8,000‑character limit (approximately 1,000 words). You may find it helpful to use a method such as the ‘STAR’ technique or similar approach. Please ensure you provide clear, relevant examples that demonstrate how you meet the criteria and showcase your skills and experience.

PART ONE: Please address the skills, experience and competencies listed under Who you are using real examples where possible and telling us how you are a good match for the role. This section is your opportunity to demonstrate how your knowledge, skills, and experience match the role. The information you provide will be used to assess and shortlist applications and you’ll be scored against how you respond to these points.

• Excellent knowledge and experience of working in a Philanthropy fundraising environment.
• Knowledge of working with giving clubs or membership schemes.
• Proven track record of securing five‑figure (minimum) gifts.
• Excellent knowledge of Philanthropy solicitation stages and engagement techniques.
• Able to engage with a range of stakeholders at all levels – both internal and external.

PART TWO: Using relevant examples, please explain how your approach to work and your personal values align with our values and behaviours as outlined in the job description. You may draw on experiences from work, volunteering, education, or your personal life or lived experience. This provides you with an opportunity to further support your application, showcase your understanding of the role and show how you feel you’ll be able to contribute to the success of Prostate Cancer UK.

Apply via the apply now link at the top and bottom of this page where you’ll be taken through to our career portal. We look forward to receiving your application!