Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships in Stokenchurch

Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need us.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead and grow income from corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and major donors. This senior fundraising role has responsibility for strategic development, strong income delivery, and day‑to‑day leadership of a high‑performing Philanthropy and Partnerships team. Working closely with the Director of Engagement, you will shape and deliver ambitious fundraising strategies that support the charity’s long‑term sustainability and lifesaving work.

Your Role

• Member of the Engagement Leadership Team and manager of a team of 4 fundraisers overseeing major‑donor, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnership income streams.
• Lead and manage the Philanthropy & Partnerships team, including performance, budgets, KPIs and pipelines.
• Develop and deliver corporate partnerships, including new business opportunities and key accounts.
• Oversee trusts and foundations fundraising, ensuring high‑quality applications and compliance.
• Develop and deliver a major donor giving programme, securing high‑value gifts.
• Collaborate across the organisation and represent the charity externally.

About you

You will have significant experience in corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, and major donor fundraising, and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets. You should be able to lead and motivate teams with strong communication, relationship‑building and organisational skills, and you must also be flexible, proactive and results‑driven.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A proven track record of leading fundraising teams and managing high‑value supporters.
• Experience of directly contributing to and managing corporate partnerships and other corporate fundraising.
• Experience in trusts and foundations, and major donor fundraising.
• A proven track record of achieving or exceeding income targets.
• Experience of leading and motivating teams, with a hands‑on approach to fundraising.
• Strong experience of developing and managing pipelines, KPIs, budgets and strategies.
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, problem‑solve and work flexibly in a changing environment.

Why join us?

At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, you will be part of a dynamic, compassionate, and forward‑thinking organisation that values collaboration, inclusion, and personal development. We care deeply about the wellbeing of our team and offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance.

In return we offer a competitive salary and a range of staff benefits:

• 25 days holiday / 187 hours holiday.
• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in office).
• Holiday trading.
• Free annual flu vaccination.
• Blue Light Card (option to purchase).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Simply Health – medical cash‑back scheme.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from candidates who feel under‑represented in the charity sector. TVAA is a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to discussing and implementing adjustments to support you during and beyond the application process.

Safeguarding

We follow robust recruitment and safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and the people we support. Relevant checks (e.g. DBS) will be carried out where appropriate.