Senior Philanthropy Manager
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Senior Philanthropy Manager
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring a Senior Philanthropy Manager to lead donor relations and fundraising. Salary: £45,000 per annum. Contract type: Maternity Cover - 1 year. Hours: 37.5 per week plus occasional evening and weekend work.
The Role
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will play a key role in supporting [Employer hidden]'s future fundraising growth by developing and stewarding long-term relationships with a portfolio of individuals and by seeking new prospective relationships to support the annual targets of the Development department and to maximise giving for long-term, sustainable funding. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with teams across [Employer hidden], including Marketing and Communications, Student Services, the Academic team, teaching faculty, and the Principal's office.
About [Employer hidden]
Founded in 1904, [Employer hidden] has an unparalleled record of success in training some of the world’s most renowned actors and technical specialists. Ours is an impressive history on which we are building an innovative future. [Employer hidden] training is not only informed by the industry but also produces graduates who take their place at the vanguard of their profession working at the cutting edge of the dramatic arts. We have an ambitious strategy to encourage students from all circumstances and backgrounds to come to [Employer hidden].
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We are very interested in hearing from Black, Asian, and Global Majority candidates as well as candidates who identify as D/deaf or disabled, who are under-represented at this level at [Employer hidden]. We are taking positive action by guaranteeing progress directly to the first interview stage to any applicant who self-identifies as being from a Black, Asian or Global Majority background, and/or who self-identifies as D/deaf or disabled, and has professional experience in a leadership role, either at a Conservatoire, in Higher education or in industry.
How to Apply
1) Send your updated CV and covering letter to [contact hidden]2) Complete our equal opportunities monitoring form. Your covering letter should show us how you meet the criteria for the role using evidence from your previous experience.
Closing date: Tuesday 12 May 2026, 5 pm. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
If you have any questions please contact: Vlada Ursachi, HR Administrator, [contact hidden]
Additional Information
[Employer hidden] is dedicated to Equal Opportunities and to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. [Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.