Location: London, UK
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Chief of Staff / Family Principal
Salary: Competitive, with benefits
About Us:
We are a private family office based in London, supporting a range of commercial, personal, and philanthropic activities on behalf of our principals. Our philanthropic work spans a variety of sectors including education, health, climate, and social impact, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes and sustainable change. We are seeking a passionate, highly organised, and strategic Philanthropy Manager to help design, execute, and manage the family’s charitable giving and impact initiatives.
Role Overview:
The Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for shaping and executing the family’s philanthropic strategy. This role involves managing relationships with charities and partner organisations, evaluating funding opportunities, overseeing grant-making, and ensuring that all initiatives align with the family’s values and long-term vision.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Development: Collaborate with principals to define philanthropic goals and develop a clear, actionable strategy.
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Research & Due Diligence: Identify and assess charitable organisations, projects, and funding opportunities across multiple sectors.
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Grant Management: Oversee the end-to-end grant-making process, from application through to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.
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Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with grantees, sector experts, and partner organisations.
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Impact Measurement: Develop KPIs and evaluation frameworks to measure the success and impact of philanthropic initiatives.
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Event Coordination: Organise site visits, roundtables, and events related to the family’s philanthropic activities.
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Communications: Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
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Governance & Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulations, best practices, and the family’s internal policies.
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Special Projects: Support one-off or emerging initiatives, including rapid-response grants and collaborations.
Key Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Social Policy, Non-Profit Management, Business, or similar).
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Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in philanthropy, grant-making, non-profit management, CSR, or impact investing.
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Proven track record of strategic planning and project execution in a philanthropic or mission-driven environment.
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Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to analyse complex social issues and recommend effective solutions.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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High levels of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
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Comfortable working in a small, dynamic, and fast-paced team environment.
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Knowledge of UK charitable governance and international philanthropy landscape desirable.
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A genuine passion for social impact and creating meaningful change.
Excellent package and working conditions.
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