Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for a Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead to join our Fundraising team at St Joseph's Hospice. This is a new, senior post created to drive a step-change in our philanthropic income – providing strategic leadership across our trusts, major donor and corporate partnership income streams.

You will lead the development and delivery of our major donor and philanthropy programme, personally managing a portfolio of high-value relationships and building the pipeline of supporters who will sustain the Hospice's mission for years to come. You will set the direction for the team, line manage the Corporate Partnerships Manager and Trust & Grants Manager, working closely with the Head of Fundraising to grow income year on year, increasing to £950,000+ across the three teams as the programme matures.

Salary: Band 7 – £56,293.08 per annum (inclusive of HCAS).

Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid).

About you

You will need:

• A proven track record in major donor or corporate fundraising, with experience of securing five- and six-figure gifts through cultivation and relationship management.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into operational plans, with experience of building or growing a philanthropy and partnerships programme.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior volunteers, trustees and high-net-worth donors.
• Experience of line managing staff and supporting their professional development, with a collaborative and motivating leadership style.

Where you’ll work

St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.

Our specialist palliative care services—delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics—are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.

Why work for us?

• 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket loan
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

For further information, please contact the People Team at Recruitment@stjh.org.uk

For more information and to apply, please visit our recruitment page via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026.

Interview date: Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

We are an equal opportunity and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.