Philanthropy Officer x2
Salary:
c. £35,000 - £39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract type:
Permanent Hours:
Full Time Location:
Poole, Dorset, England Location description:
Hybrid (minimum one day a week in Poole) Interview date:
14 - 15 October Closing Date:
28-09-2025 Reference:
20299
About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.
Were looking for two new Philanthropy Officers to join our expanding Philanthropy Team. The Philanthropy Team supports the RNLI by working with individuals who are passionate about our work and want to make a difference through high-value gifts. 2025 has been a record-breaking year for the Philanthropy Team, and with the organisation about to launch a new five-year strategy, this is an exciting time to join the crew and help us develop a sector-leading Philanthropy Team.
Some of the benefits
- Salary circa £35-39k (dependent on experience) - Flexible working - 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays - Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary) - Life assurance - Health and dental cashplan option - Training & Development in Mid-Level and Major Giving
Your role
As a Philanthropy Officer, you will be tasked with focusing on the following areas:
- Developing and managing our new mid-level giving programme - Growing a new portfolio of up to 300 donors worth £250k+, giving between £2-20k - Creating exciting funding proposals and first-class stewardship opportunities - Working closely with our Philanthropy Managers to support the prospecting of larger gifts
About you
Youll be someone who enjoys relationship building and prospecting for new business/donors. A skilled and confident communicator who understands how to work with multiple stakeholders as part of a team and in isolation. Has a keen eye for detail. Is willing to undertake occasional travel/ overnight stays across the UK and Ireland.
To be considered as a Philanthropy Officer, you will need:
- Experience of writing high-quality, compelling proposals and reports - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in building internal and external relationships - Experience of working on your own initiative and managing projects - A good understanding of financial reporting and experience in managing your own income pipeline
So, as a Philanthropy Officer, if you have the drive and enthusiasm to be part of our One Crew to help achieve our philanthropy goals and want to see how you can support our organisations aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a persons health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out, dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Diversity at the RNLI
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One. TPBN1_UKTJ