About the role
We are looking for an exceptional and collaborative fundraiser to join the Philanthropy team at King’s College London, leading on philanthropy for the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). This role will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, secure and steward significant philanthropic gifts ranging from £50k to £5 million, support senior stakeholders with their fundraising efforts and champion King’s and IoPPN priorities.
Employment terms
Full‑time (35 hours per week) with an indefinite contract. P&A adopts a hybrid working approach: a minimum of 40 % of working time in the office at IoPPN campus sites in Denmark Hill and London Bridge (typically two days per week, but flexible).
About you
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
- A proven track‑record of cultivating, securing and stewarding five‑ and ideally six‑figure gifts.
- Experience qualifying and cultivating new philanthropic relationships.
- Ability to develop and maintain key relationships with senior internal stakeholders.
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to plan strategically and implement those plans.
- Ability to negotiate within a large, complex environment with multi‑dimensional points of view.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise conflicting demands and meet agreed objectives and income.
- An understanding of the philanthropic landscape and what motivates a prospect to give to King’s.
Desirable criteria
- Major gifts fundraising experience in health, mental health, and/or neuroscience.
Equality & Diversity
At King’s, we believe that diversity, an inclusive and collaborative culture, and a commitment to equality are core to our success. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our staff and we are committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassing, and victimisation while fostering equality of opportunity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, particularly those from under‑represented groups.
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