Philanthropy Officer (High Value Giving) Location: Flexible, with weekly travel to our London Head Office Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday Contract: Permanent Salary Range: £26,830 - £30,428 DOE (plus London Weighting, £3,344, if applicable) per annum Are you an experienced or aspiring fundraiser who can help us build strong relationships with philanthropists to generate much-needed funding to help people in crisis? A day in the life of a Philanthropy Officer In this role you will play an important part in building strong and sustainable relationships. You'll be working with a portfolio of new and existing philanthropy supporters. You will interact with these donors on a daily basis in several ways - from email to phone to face to face. Behind the scenes you will also work with internal stakeholders from across the Philanthropy department and the Fundraising directorate. You will produce engaging and impactful donor-facing materials - from propositions to reports to news desk-style updates. Everyday you'll work in an organised and proactive way. You'll be thinking on your feet to overcome challenges, contributing to creative discussions about team activity, and upholding processes and policies. Could the role of Philanthropy Officer be for you? To be successful in this role, you will have... Experience of developing strong relationships with supporters, clients, or customers. Delivering excellent stewardship and/or account management. Confident, clear, and persuasive written and verbal communication skills. A track record of working with internal stakeholders to produce supporter, client, or customer-facing materials. An aptitude for working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, while maintaining high standards and organisation. Experience and success in securing income against targets. Closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on Sunday 26th November 2023 with interviews expected to take place soon after. In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get: Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days. Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style. Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning. Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance. Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team. Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme. Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses. We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.