Philanthropy Lead

Job Details

Salary: £61,127 - £66,000
Contract: Two year fixed term (April 2026 - May 2028)
Location: Cardiff, with hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
Closing date: Wednesday 28th January
Benefits: 27 days annual leave (rising to 32), pension, flexible working, staff discount schemes

About the Role

We are delighted to be partnering with Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales to recruit a talented NMC100 Philanthropy Lead, joining at a pivotal moment as National Museum Cardiff moves towards its centenary in 2027. This once in a generation redevelopment will transform one of the UK's most significant museums, creating a vibrant, modern, sustainable cultural destination for the next 100 years.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior philanthropy specialist to shape and deliver a high value fundraising programme of national and international significance. You will join a collaborative, ambitious external relations and funding team and play a central role in securing major gifts from individuals, trusts, foundations and global partners to bring this transformational capital project to life.

Qualifications

• Significant experience securing six and seven figure donations for major capital or transformational programmes.
• Strong track record in cultivating and stewarding high value relationships, including major donors, philanthropists and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to bring a vision to life through compelling storytelling.
• Strong understanding of the philanthropy landscape across Wales, the UK and internationally.

Contact

To discuss this role, please contact us and quote the reference 2807EI.