Philanthropy Lead

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is recruiting a Philanthropy Lead to join our passionate, dynamic team. This is an exciting chance to take on a newly created strategic role that will be pivotal to driving major gift income.

• Do you want a role where you can directly see the difference you're making in changing the lives of young people living through and beyond cancer?
• Are you a highly skilled relationship manager who wants to use your influence and experience to impact the strategic development and growth of major gift fundraising?
• Do you have a passion for inspiring and supporting colleagues in their professional development?
• Are you a confident writer who is adept at creating impact through language?
• Would you be proud to work for one of the country's leading young person's cancer support charities?

We value equity, diversity, and inclusion, oppose prejudice, and are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. We strive to be more representative of all young people who have had a cancer diagnosis in the UK and believe diversity amongst the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust team is key to delivering inclusive experiences for all.

If you share these values and think you are well suited to this role, but for whatever reason, feel under-represented by anything in this advert, on our website or in any of our marketing, we strongly encourage you to share your feedback and apply to help us be better.

BENEFITS & INCENTIVES

• 23 days basic annual leave a year plus all Bank Holidays (typically 8 days), increasing with length of service up to 25 days.
• Hybrid working - our office-based team have the possibilty to work remotely on set days per week, depending on job role/responsibilities.
• Ferry travel - between Southampton and the Isle of Wight, as part of corporate partnership with Red Funnel (for commuting and work related purposes).
• Company Pension Plan.
• Access to professional mental health supervision .
• Vouchers for a free annual eye test at Specsavers.
• Reward Gateway - discounts on shopping, entertainment, holidays, and more.
• Musto branded staff kit & supplier discounts.

You will have significant experience in and understanding of philanthropic giving and high-level relationship management and be motivated by propelling the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust towards becoming a £2m/year income organisation.

The role includes line managing and supporting the ongoing development of two Trusts and Foundations fundraisers, building on the success in growing grant income in recent years.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

JOB TITLE: Philanthropy Lead REPORT TO: Fundraising Manager

SALARY: £40,000 per annum CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full time. (37.5 hours, Monday - Friday)

LOCATION: East Cowes, Isle of Wight OR Largs, Scotland OR Remote
CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2025

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national charity that takes young people aged 8-24 sailing and on outdoor adventures to inspire them to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer.

Cancer can have a big impact on a young person's mental wellbeing. For many young people, simply picking up where they left off before their diagnosis isn't possible. That is why when treatment ends, our work begins.

Through our sailing and outdoor adventures, young people have fun, gain a new sense of purpose and self-worth, rediscover independence, and feel optimism for the future. They realise what they are capable of again - physically, mentally, and socially - and stop feeling like 'the only one'. They can believe in a brighter future.

• Managing and growing a moderate but very engaged portfolio of major donors of four to six-figure donations, ensuring engagement, value, and long-term support.
• Developing and driving forward pipeline of new major donor prospects; a real focus of this role.
• Increasing our understanding of the grants landscape, and expanding the pipeline.
• Growing our newly established Brighter Futures Community Giving Club.
• Planning and delivery of at least one annual high-value cultivation event.

Please download the recruitment pack for full details of the Responsibilites, Duties & Key Relationships of the role.

Please download our recruitment pack - in here you will find more information about the role and the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, and full details on how to apply.

First interviews: Will take place Thursday 25 September or Wednesday 1 October at our East Cowes (Isle of Wight) office, or online via Zoom.

Second interviews: (for applicants shortlisted after first interviews), will be in person at our East Cowes (Isle of Wight) office, in early October.

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