Position: Philanthropy Officer 
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent 
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely 
Salary: £35,251 - £37,656 per annum plus excellent benefits 
Salary Band: Band F1

Our client, an MS Charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it’s this commitment that unites them across the UK.

Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them, and it gives the charity a clear and determined focus.

The charity's work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

The organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job 
Are you an experienced philanthropy fundraiser with a proven track record of securing major gifts?

This charity is delivering some of the most exciting major gift fundraising in the UK. Their philanthropy team has grown significantly over the past few years. 

As part of their ambitious plans, they have the opportunity to expand their team, and they are looking for a new Philanthropy Officer to join their creative and energetic team. 

Working with the team you’ll be securing significant gifts to help this charity to deliver services to people living with MS. This team works hand-in-hand with the Research team to raise funds for their pioneering research programme. 

You will be identifying, engaging with and stewarding a mix of cold and warm major donors and prospects. 

This charity has a highly committed Appeal Board, which brings together high profile, engaged and well-connected individuals passionate about the cause and our ambitious plans for the future. 

They also have a dedicated Advisory Board who support their rapidly growing Giving club activity and a close relationship with the Trustees. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your philanthropy fundraising experience so far and make a difference for the MS community.

About the charity

This organisation offers 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays.

They have a range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):

• Flexible and smart working (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and the charity)
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave 
• Enhanced family friendly, disability and carer’s leave
• Discounted season ticket loan/pension scheme/Cycle to work scheme/Interest-free emergency loans

They have also recently introduced new family friendly benefits such as paid leave for:

• In the event of miscarriage/still birth
• Appointments to support those going through IVF/fertility treatment
• Antenatal appointments for both expecting mother and other parent

They are in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on their great history and will drive them towards achieving their mission and vision as they embark on their Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13 February 2023

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role.

Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage.

Right to work in the UK 
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If they do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. They currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

Equal Opportunities 
This charity is are a Disability Confident Employer. They are committed to promoting equality and diversity. The charity particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where they are looking to build stronger and better representation among their staff.

As part of their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

No agencies please.