Location: The role can be based at any of our three hospices with hybrid working.
* Required to travel between sites to collaborate with colleagues, so a current full, valid driving license and car is essential.
Salary: £47,000 - £55,000 per annum, experience dependent
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you a strategic, relationship-driven leader with a passion for making a difference?
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead and grow our high-value fundraising at a pivotal point in the organisation’s development.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior philanthropy role with real influence, autonomy and scope, combining strong core income delivery, with the chance to lead a major capital expansion appeal for The Treehouse Hospice in Ipswich which will significantly enhance the services we can provide to children, young people and their families.
Reporting into the Director of Fundraising, this senior leadership role within our Fundraising team, responsible for delivering around £3 million in income annually.
Managing and inspiring a talented team, develop innovative strategies, and personally cultivate relationships that result in transformational gifts.
What you’ll do
* Lead and implement the Philanthropy & Partnerships strategy to achieve ambitious income targets.
* Build and steward long-term relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and trusts.
* Manage and empower a multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and exceptional donor stewardship.
* Drive major appeals and oversee budgets to ensure effective allocation and performance.
* Champion EACH’s values and maintain strong links between fundraising and care teams.
What we’re looking for
* Proven success securing major gifts from individuals, corporate partners, and trusts/foundations.
* Experience leading and motivating teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
* Skilled in developing and delivering data-driven fundraising strategies to meet ambitious targets.
* Experienced in managing complex projects, including major appeals.
* Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI monitoring.
Want to see what it is like to be a part of our Fundraising team at EACH? Please click here .
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Closing date: 8 February 2026
Interested in Learning More Before You Apply?
At EACH, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and actively encourage applicants to ask questions, request reasonable adjustments or have an informal discussion, before submitting an application.
If you’d like to find out more or make a request, please contact the Recruitment Team by email or phone 07442 465971.
Please specify preferred hospice base location, when applying:
Milton
Church Lane, Milton, Cambridgeshire,
CB24 6AB
The Nook
Pigot Lane, Framingham Earl, Norfolk,
NR14 7PX
The Treehouse
St Augustine's Gardens, Ipswich, Suffolk,
IP3 8NS