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Fundraiser (Head of Individual Giving)

4 days ago

London

What It’s Like to Work Here IWM is home to one of the world’s most important collections telling the stories of conflict and its impact on people’s lives. Our teams are united by a shared sense of purpose, working collaboratively to educate, inspire and engage the public. You’ll join a supportive and mission‑driven environment where innovation, respect and curiosity are at the heart of how we work. Why This Role Matters Individual philanthropy is essential to IWM’s future. The funds raised through major gifts, Patrons, and legacies help us deliver public programmes, grow our learning offer, and protect our 33 million‑item collection for generations to come. As Head of Individual Giving, you will lead the strategy that drives this income. You’ll shape donor relationships at the highest level, grow key income streams, and ensure IWM continues to build long-term support from individuals across the UK and beyond. What You’ll Be Doing: • Lead the development and delivery of IWM’s Individual Giving strategy, with a focus on securing six‑ and seven‑figure philanthropic gifts., • Grow unrestricted income through the Patrons Programme and annual giving initiatives., • Develop and expand the Legacy Giving Programme, increasing membership of the 1917 Living Legacy Society., • Build and manage high‑value donor relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement., • Line‑manage two Development Officers (London and Manchester), providing leadership, coaching and support., • Work closely with the Director of Development on planning, reporting, and key funding priorities., • Represent IWM at meetings, events and donor engagements with professionalism and authority. We’d love to hear from you if you have: • A strong track record securing major gifts, including six‑ and seven‑figure donations., • Excellent relationship‑building skills and confidence engaging senior donors and stakeholders., • Experience leading fundraising strategy and managing funded projects., • Knowledge of UK charity legislation and fundraising best practice., • Experience using Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM., • Strong leadership skills, with experience supporting and developing others., • Clear, compelling communication skills and the ability to represent an organisation externally. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Development, Marketing, Curatorial, Public Engagement and senior leadership to deliver exceptional experiences for donors and stakeholders. Working across multiple IWM branches, you’ll build strong relationships with teams in London and Manchester, sharing insight and ensuring fundraising activity aligns with organisational priorities. What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months): • Strong relationships established with key donors, prospects and internal stakeholders., • Clear progress made on major gift cultivation and stewardship activity., • Growth in Patrons, annual giving, and legacy engagement., • Confident leadership and development of both Development Officers., • Effective reporting and insight shared with the Director of Development. Application closing date: April 17th 2026, 5:30 PM. Interview Details: Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 27/04/2026. Benefits The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only. • Annual Leave: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you’ll get 30 days, • Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%., • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life’s milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families., • IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being., • Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites., • Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me), • Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows., • Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions., • In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives., • Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program., • Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work., • Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses., • Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges., • Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions)., • Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to: A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone. Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public. At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds. We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

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