Senior Philanthropy Manager

About us

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

About the role

As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you’ll be driving strategic philanthropic partnerships to secure income at the six and seven-figure level from high-net-worth individuals in support of the fundraising priorities for four UCL faculties: Arts and Humanities, Social and Historical Sciences, Laws and Education and Society, as well as for UCL’s libraries, special collections and cultural programmes.

We're happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job-share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site, with Tuesdays as our in-office anchor day.

To find out more, email Kate Birch, Head of Development: kate.birch@ucl.ac.uk.

Please use the attach cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

For more information about UCL Advancement, visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/giving

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.

About you

We’re seeking experienced fundraisers who are target driven, with a passion for building meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will be tenacious in their approach to income delivery, a strategic collaborator and able to confidently articulate the case for support for arts, culture and higher education.

We’re pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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