Location
Richmond, with a combination of onsite and home working. Applicants should be able to regularly travel to the Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.

Hours
Full Time. Requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, subject to operational needs.

Salary
£40,853 per annum, plus £11,835 contribution towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

About the Role
The National Archives (TNA) is seeking an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join its newly established Philanthropy team within the Research, Grants and Academic Engagement department. This department leads on research strategy and delivery, research impact and engagement, grant fundraising and philanthropy, management of external funding, and grant-making to the archives and GLAM sectors.

The Philanthropy Manager will play a key role in shaping this new business function by growing The National Archives’ profile within the philanthropic community and generating donor income. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the postholder will independently manage a portfolio of donors and prospects at various stages of cultivation and stewardship.

Working collaboratively across disciplines, the Philanthropy Manager will develop compelling proposals to secure major gifts supporting The National Archives’ strategic vision. This includes generating income for multi-year strategic programmes and annual priority projects such as exhibitions, digitisation, and conservation.

The role involves developing and delivering cultivation and stewardship activities to engage donors closely with The National Archives’ collections, activities, and expertise. The postholder will identify bespoke opportunities to recognise donors during project delivery, develop engaging progress reports, and work closely with project teams to monitor projects and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The Philanthropy Manager will work closely with The National Archives Trust, a registered charity supporting public engagement and conservation, and collaborate with the Grant Development team to achieve shared fundraising goals.

Interviews will be held on-site in October 2026. The role does not offer sponsorship.

Experience
- Proven experience securing five- and six-figure gifts from family trusts, foundations, and/or high-net-worth individuals within arts, culture, or heritage organisations.
- Outstanding relationship management skills, including managing senior donor relationships and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience coaching and supporting senior staff and Trustees in donor engagement.
- Proficiency in using CRM databases for fundraising and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Resourceful and proactive with the ability to develop and refine stewardship and cultivation plans creatively.
- Ability to work independently, maintain momentum across multiple tasks, and meet simultaneous deadlines.

About You
- Graduate-level education or equivalent experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into compelling cases for support.
- Passion for arts, culture, and heritage, with the ability to advocate effectively for The National Archives’ work at senior levels.

Desirable
- Experience working on a capital campaign.
- Experience in legacy fundraising.