Jobs in London - Senior Donor Relations Manager • East London

Company: Cancer Research UK

East London

Senior Donor Relations Manager £55,000 - £60,000 plus benefitsReports to: Head of Campaign and EngagementDirectorate: Strategy & PhilanthropyContract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible working such as a 28 hour week would be considered)Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)Closing date: 7 April 2025 23:55This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.Recruitment process: Competency based interview via Microsoft TeamsInterview date: W/C 21 April 2025At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.Cancer Research UK are recruiting a Senior Donor Relations Manager to join their sector leading Philanthropy team.As a part of the wider CRUK fundraising efforts, the Philanthropy Directorate is one of the largest and most successful fundraising teams in the UK. An ambitious and innovative team of 60 talented philanthropy professionals, our focus is the £400m ‘More Research, Less Cancer’ (MRLC) campaign which has four key priorities: the Francis Crick Institute, Cancer Grand Challenges, Translation & Innovation, and our Future Leaders’ programme. We’ve recently reached the milestone of £200m.  As a Senior Donor Relations Manager, you will lead the development of a sector leading stewardship programme and oversee the delivery of broader donor relations activity including, gift acceptance and management, acknowledgment, donor recognition and reporting to help increase supporter loyalty in the UK and internationally. You will lead a team of 8 (consisting of managers, specialists and executives) ensuring donors receive high-quality interactions at every touch point to help foster long-term engagement and deliver income growth.This is a great opportunity for an experienced Donor Relations professional to utilise their skills and experience within the UKs largest charity, stewarding some of our biggest donors and supporting us in bringing about a future where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.What will I be doing?Develop and maintain a long-term strategy to maximise 1-1 relationships with philanthropic prospects and donors, drawing on donor and data led insights. Develop and refine cultivation and stewardship frameworks for Campaign gift opportunities which provide effective journeys that maximise donor loyalty and engagement all major donors including individuals, grant-making trusts and foundations. Lead on the delivery of the operational plan to ensure activity is delivered on time and is of a high quality. Develop and implement a comprehensive recognition programme for all major donors including individuals, grant-making trusts and foundations.Manage, coach, motivate, set objectives and evaluate the performance of the team, including line management of eight staff and coaching more senior staff to matrix manage junior team members.. Responsible for donor relations spend and specific projects and supporting broader budgeting, tracking and reviewing processes, seeking opportunities to drive efficiency and greater value. What are you looking for?Significant experience of donor relations or stewardship in a non-profit, academic or arts-based organisation (i.e charities, universities or museums with donor relations programmes)Extensive experience of and proven ability to create, execute and oversee a comprehensive donor acknowledgement and recognition plan.Significant experience of leading an operational team and driving high performance, with excellent team building, influencing, motivating and delegating skills. Experience of written and oral communication skills that are effective with a diverse range of audiencesExperience of working in partnership with income generating teams focussed on ambitious targets. Experience of using strong analytical skills to identify and prioritise the activities which will have the most impact in driving income.Experience of strategic thinking and long-term planning with an ability to execute and contribute to the development of the department and directorate strategy. Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with people across teams and levels as well as the ability to explain difficult issues and works to build consensus and positive solution. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaborativelyWe’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.What will I gain?We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.How do I apply?We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.