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West London - £80-88,000 per annum. GBP Contract/Permanent Posted by: MacMillan Cancer Support Posted: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
 
 

Macmillan Cancer Support Head of Philanthropy

Location: Hybrid London SE1

Salary: £80-88,000 per annum.

Contract: Full-time, 12 month fixed term contract.

Macmillan Cancer Supporter are seeking a Head of Philanthropy to lead a transformational change in building deeper, strategic relationships with high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, and in the way Macmillan delivers impact through philanthropy.

Macmillan has spent more than 100 years helping people living with cancer. From the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer, they are there with all the information, support and guidance needed, to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can.

The Head of Philanthropy will lead a fundraising team to deliver a current annual target of £5m, whilst also developing an ambitious strategy to sustainably grow income; the charity s goal is to build a £20m annual philanthropy programme by 2030. To that aim, the post-holder will be responsible for inspiring and supporting team members through a period of rapid growth and change and to maximise existing networks and build relationships with new supporters. They will also work with the Propositions team to develop compelling fundraising asks that galvanise support and work across the organisation to place philanthropy at the heart of everything the charity does.

The ideal candidate will be an inspiring, authentic leader who knows how to build high performing teams through collaboration, empowerment and excellent people management. You will bring significant experience securing and growing £1m+ relationships with high net worth individuals and trusts and foundations, alongside proven commercial acumen and a proven ability to manage multi million-pound budgets.

Candidates will have personally led major philanthropic gifts and multi million pound appeals, underpinned by a sophisticated approach to cultivation, stewardship and data driven insight. Comfortable influencing high profile stakeholders with gravitas and sensitivity, you will also be an innovator - someone who constructively challenges the status quo, developing new propositions and identifying opportunities to accelerate income growth.

Finally, you will be passionate about Macmillan s mission and motivated by the opportunity to share the charity s story and secure the resources it needs to expand reach and impact.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information PDF , which includes details on how to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest.

West London, UK
£80-88,000 per annum. GBP
MacMillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support
JS3063402545
28/01/2026 00:03:25
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