Head of Philanthropy
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of Philanthropy.
As Head of Philanthropy, you will provide strategic direction and management for UNICEF UK’s high net worth individuals (HNWI) and faith/membership-based fundraising. The team raised circa £17m in 2022 and aspires for further growth. You will play a key role in implementing the growth strategy to increase income through innovation, partnership growth and retention, better collaboration, and more integrated relationship management.
To succeed in this role, you will be a passionate and influential leader, able to motivate and inspire teams to achieve ambitious income targets. You will be confident in developing innovative fundraising strategies and you will have personal experience of securing multi-million, multi-year philanthropy partnerships that result in growth opportunities and organisational impact.
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Our Shared Commitment – our organisational values. Please demonstrate how you meet these in your application.
Benefits – UNICEF UK salaries and benefits are benchmarked against other organisations in the charity sector.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Philanthropy roles across UNICEF UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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