Head of Philanthropy

Advancement

Full-Time

Permanent

Salary range: GBP64,050 - GBP69,300 per annum

Application Deadline: 12pm (Midday) on 19 January 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, experienced, and ambitious fundraiser to lead a high-performing Philanthropy Team in the British Museum's Advancement Department.

Philanthropy plays a vital role in advancing the Museum's mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for raising funds that support strategic and operational priorities, expanding philanthropic engagement from individuals, trusts, and foundations, and delivering a sector-leading major gift and legacies programme.

This is an excellent time to join the Museum as we embark on a masterplan to renovate and restore our historic estate and plan a major fundraising campaign to support the transformation.

The Head of Philanthropy is a senior role in the Advancement Department and is responsible for major gifts, trusts & foundations, and legacies. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Head of Philanthropy will develop and implement strategies to meet income targets, nurture relationships with donors, and engage new supporters. The post holder will cultivate, solicit, and steward their own prospect portfolio to secure funding for the Museum's priorities, while supporting the Director of Advancement with the management of key donor relationships. The successful candidate will motivate and inspire their team and work effectively with stakeholders from across the organisation.

About you:

Track record of managing high-performing fundraising teams and meeting income targets Experience of securing 6-7 figure gifts from individuals and organisations Ability to increase donor numbers and gift income Experience of legacy fundraising Commitment to the highest standards of stakeholder relationship management Experience of operating at a senior level in complex organisations in the cultural, education, or third sectors Sophisticated communications skills High degree of commitment to fundraising, with sound understanding of best practice and trends in philanthropy Solutions-focused mind-set and entrepreneurial approach High levels of resilience, adaptability, and professionalism Educated to degree level or equivalent About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service), plus 2.5 privilege days, and bank holidays Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides). Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans Professional and personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Discounts on food and gift shop purchases Additional details:

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The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.