Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager
Location: Saint Agnes, Cornwall (Hybrid) (Ideally 2 days a week, but if this doesn't work, lets have a conversation)
Salary: £39,663 – £46,782 per year
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is seeking a Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to lead our major gift fundraising programme, securing transformational support for our mission to protect the UK’s oceans, beaches, and marine wildlife. This is a pivotal role within our fundraising team, with responsibility for major donors alongside Trust & Foundation and corporate fundraising.
You’ll join a talented and ambitious team of fundraisers, managing a team of three, and work closely with the Director of Fundraising to develop strategies that inspire donors and secure long-term support.
What the role involves
* Lead SAS’s major gift fundraising programme, managing a portfolio with a primary focus on gifts of £100,000 .
* Develop and maintain Trust & Foundation and corporate relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and maximising support.
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of fundraisers, fostering talent, collaboration, and high performance.
* Work collaboratively with internal colleagues to translate SAS’s campaigns and impact into compelling proposals, donor communications, and reports.
* Oversee income and expenditure budgets, track KPIs, and report on performance.
* Thrive in a nimble campaigning organisation, adapting strategies to achieve ambitious fundraising targets.
Who we’re looking for
* Experience in major gift fundraising, with a record of securing transformational donations.
* Experience in trust & foundation and corporate fundraising.
* Great leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach and develop a high-performing team.
* Excellent communicator and influencer, able to engage donors, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.
* Solutions-focused, outcomes-driven, and adaptable, thriving in a fast-moving, campaigning environment.
Hybrid working arrangements
This role is based in Saint Agnes, Cornwall, with a hybrid working model: two days a week in the office, but if this doesn't work for but you think you'd be excellent in this role lets have a chat.
Why join us?
You’ll play a central role in growing SAS’s philanthropy programme, leading a high-performing team, and making a tangible impact on the environment. We are a transparent, ambitious, and outcomes-focused organisation, where your leadership and expertise will be valued and supported.
Closing date: 20 November 2025
How to apply: Please submit your CV to express your interest and we will arrange a conversation ahead of preparing a cover letter.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.