Senior Philanthropy Manager

Job description

Are you an ambitious major gifts fundraiser inspired by the power of medical research to transform lives?

We’re partnering with one of the world’s leading biomedical research institutions to recruit a Senior Philanthropy specialist into its high-performing Medical Sciences team.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a collaborative, internationally respected fundraising team at the forefront of global medical advancement, securing philanthropic investment that accelerates discoveries from lab to patient.

Also currently preparing for a landmark multi-billion-pound fundraising campaign, with a major strategic focus on improving health so that we can all live longer, healthier lives.

Location: Oxford, with hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week working from home)

Contract: Permanent, full-time or reduced hours considered

Salary: Grade 8 – £49,119 to £58,265, with potential progression to £65,336, including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 (pro‑rata)

About the role

With 12 Nobel Laureates across its long and distinguished history, the team you’ll be working with is internationally recognised for excellence across the full spectrum of medical research – from molecular science and genetics to population health, policy and global health initiatives.

Philanthropy plays a critical role in enabling this work, helping researchers push forward life-changing discoveries and translating innovation into real-world impact.

About you

You’re a confident, relationship-led fundraiser with a track record of securing complex, high-value philanthropic support, already having secured six-figure gifts and possibly beyond.

What’s on offer

Your wellbeing matters. Offering a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership of CASE
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership of a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loan

To find out more or to apply, please get in touch with Amelia Lee at Charity People with a copy of your CV or professional profile. If your experience matches what we’re looking for, then we’ll be in touch with more details.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 22nd June

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English