The Vacancy

This is a rare opportunity to shape something from the ground up. As our first-ever Head of Philanthropy, you’ll play a pivotal role in building a sustainable, ambitious fundraising programme that will help grow rugby in communities across Scotland – from grassroots to life‑changing social impact. You’ll bring people together around a compelling cause, inspire investment in the future of the game through a newly established [Employer hidden] Foundation, and help ensure rugby’s positive impact reaches far beyond the pitch.

What the role is about

• Creating and leading the philanthropic strategy, turning big ambition into real-world impact
• Building strong, long-term relationships with major donors, partners and supporters in Scotland and internationally
• Securing significant gifts to support community rugby, inclusion, health and wellbeing programmes
• Shaping powerful cases for support and clearly demonstrating the impact of donors’ contributions
• Working closely with Trustees and senior colleagues to ensure strong governance and transparent reporting
• Representing [Employer hidden] at key events, helping to raise our profile and inspire new supporters

What we’re looking for

• Senior-level experience in philanthropy, fundraising or major gifts, with a strong track record of success
• Confidence working with Trustees, Boards or senior stakeholders, including reporting and presenting
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the credibility to engage high-net-worth individuals and partners
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach – you’re comfortable building things from scratch
• A passion for community impact; experience in sport, education, health or the charity sector is a strong advantage

This is more than a fundraising role. It’s a chance to help shape the future of rugby in Scotland, strengthen communities, and leave a lasting legacy through the power of philanthropy.

The Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing

The Company

At [Employer hidden], we believe in the power of people coming together to make a difference. We live and breathe rugby, and our passion shines through everything we do. We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and included. From grassroots to the international stage, together we drive positive change.

Find out more about joining the team and playing your part in inspiring Scotland through rugby. Contact us at [contact hidden].

Application Instructions

If you’re excited by building something new and want your work to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. Follow through to complete the application form. Included in this, we’d like you to share the skills and experience you would bring to this role and why you’d love to work at [Employer hidden].

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.