Senior Philanthropy Manager
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Do you have significant major-donor fundraising experience, with a track record of building trusted relationships that lead to transformational gifts?
Do you have significant major-donor fundraising experience, with a track record of building trusted relationships that lead to transformational gifts?
This could be an exciting opportunity to shape a key area of fundraising at Compassion UK & Ireland, building meaningful relationships with partners who share our heart to see children released from poverty in Jesus’ name.
At Compassion UK & Ireland, we believe every child is made in God's image and has incredible potential. As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in connecting passionate supporters with opportunities to transform the lives of children living in poverty.
Working as part of our Philanthropy team, you will develop and steward significant donor relationships, helping supporters engage deeply with our mission and understand the impact of their generosity. Through thoughtful relationship management, strategic planning and inspiring communication, you will help cultivate long-term partnerships that enable Compassion's ministry to flourish.
This is a role for someone who enjoys working with people, listening well, identifying opportunities and creating meaningful connections that lead to lasting impact.
If you are a relationship-focused fundraiser who is motivated by faith and excited by the opportunity to serve supporters with excellence, we encourage you to apply!
If you are a relationship-focused fundraiser who is motivated by faith and excited by the opportunity to serve supporters with excellence, we encourage you to apply!
- Build and grow strong relationships with major supporters and prospective philanthropists.
- Create and deliver tailored engagement plans that deepen supporter partnerships and inspire generosity.
- Identify opportunities for significant gifts and strategic donor engagement.
- Work collaboratively across Compassion UK & Ireland to connect supporters with meaningful ministry opportunities.
- Help secure income that enables more children to be released from poverty in Jesus' name.
- Experience managing and developing significant donor or philanthropic relationships.
- A track record of building trust and influencing others through strong relationship management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- The ability to think strategically while delivering excellent supporter experiences.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Able and willing to travel regularly. Travel will primarily focus on the South and South-East of England, although the need may arise to visit prospective donors elsewhere in the UK.
- Personally committed to the Christian faith. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.
- Please review the attached full job description.
📍 Home-based, with regular travel across the South of England. As this role involves frequent travel, we encourage applicants to carefully consider this requirement before applying.
🕒 Full-time | 35 hours per week
Take note of the key dates below, particularly as both interview stages are expected to be conducted in person at Compassion House, Fleet, GU52 2UT.
🕒 Full-time | 35 hours per week
Take note of the key dates below, particularly as both interview stages are expected to be conducted in person at Compassion House, Fleet, GU52 2UT.
- Apply by 10:00am on 19 October 2026
- First-round interviews are expected to take place on 27 October 2026 at Compassion House, Fleet, GU52 2UT
- Second-round interviews are expected to take place on 4 November 2026 at Compassion House, Fleet, GU52 2UT
- *Please note these dates are intended to support planning and may be subject to change.
Please submit your application as early as possible, as Compassion UK & Ireland reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received prior to the closing date.
Recruitment process
It is not uncommon for us to hold multiple rounds of interviews, depending on the role and stage of the process. We value authenticity, so please use your own voice throughout your application and ensure any examples and achievements you describe are genuinely your own.
Assessment tasks
As part of the recruitment process, candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete assessment activities designed to reflect elements of the role. Full instructions and supporting information will be provided in advance of each stage. We want candidates to feel prepared and able to demonstrate their thinking, judgement and approach, rather than spend significant time preparing detailed submissions.
To help you prepare:
Recruitment process
It is not uncommon for us to hold multiple rounds of interviews, depending on the role and stage of the process. We value authenticity, so please use your own voice throughout your application and ensure any examples and achievements you describe are genuinely your own.
Assessment tasks
As part of the recruitment process, candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete assessment activities designed to reflect elements of the role. Full instructions and supporting information will be provided in advance of each stage. We want candidates to feel prepared and able to demonstrate their thinking, judgement and approach, rather than spend significant time preparing detailed submissions.
To help you prepare:
- The first-round interview will include a practical supporter engagement scenario that you will be asked to consider in advance.
- Candidates progressing to the second round will be asked to prepare a short presentation.
As there is a relatively short period between the first and second interview stages, we have intentionally designed these assessment activities to require a reasonable level of preparation rather than a significant time commitment.
*These activities help the panel gain a fuller understanding of your approach, experience and suitability for the role.
*These activities help the panel gain a fuller understanding of your approach, experience and suitability for the role.
What we offer in return
Please explore our candidate pack to learn more about Compassion UK's benefits and what it means to live and work in accordance with Compassion UK’s Statement of Faith, Core Values, Ethos Statement, and other policies, including our commitment to Child Protection.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the People & Culture Recruitment team.
Contact us
Please reach out to the People & Culture Recruitment team for any additional information or questions at careers@compassionuk.org
Compassion UK & Ireland isn't able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
Please explore our candidate pack to learn more about Compassion UK's benefits and what it means to live and work in accordance with Compassion UK’s Statement of Faith, Core Values, Ethos Statement, and other policies, including our commitment to Child Protection.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the People & Culture Recruitment team.
Contact us
Please reach out to the People & Culture Recruitment team for any additional information or questions at careers@compassionuk.org
Compassion UK & Ireland isn't able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.