Job Description

Philanthropy will play a defining role in delivering this ambition. With plans to significantly scale income over the coming years, we are seeking a senior, commercially-minded Philanthropy Lead to drive high-value growth and deepen engagement with influential supporters across Northern Ireland

As Philanthropy Lead, you will take ownership of a high-value donor portfolio, securing and stewarding five and six figure gifts while driving forward a donor-centric fundraising strategy.

You will operate as a trusted partner to senior leaders and influential stakeholders, leveraging networks, insight and opportunity to build a sustainable pipeline of philanthropic support.

Alongside income generation, you will play a key role in shaping how Marie Curie engages high-net-worth individuals bringing innovation, credibility and strategic thinking to a growing function.

What you’ll be doing

Building a pipeline of new high-net-worth individuals through proactive outreach, networking and relationship building

Owning and driving your own workload, managing your prospect pipeline and identifying new opportunities

Initiating conversations, arranging face-to-face meetings and creating bespoke cultivation journeys

Working closely with senior leaders and volunteers to develop and progress donor relationships

Developing compelling propositions and confidently making five and six-figure asks

Using creativity, curiosity and insight to spot opportunities others might miss

Representing Marie Curie externally and helping grow our profile with influential audiences

Who we’re looking for

Proven experience in major donor or philanthropy fundraising

A proven record of securing significant philanthropic income, including five and six figure gifts

The credibility and presence to engage and influence high-net-worth individuals and senior stakeholders

Strong commercial judgement combined with a donor-centric, relationship-led approach

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and lead high-value conversations

Strategic thinking, resilience and the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity

A collaborative mindset, with the confidence to contribute across a high-performing national team

You don’t need to come from a traditional charity major gifts background transferable experience from relationship-led, high-value environments is welcome.

Please see the full job description

Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and a set of questions.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Close date for applications: Monday 8th June 2026

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (pro rata)

Contract: Part time - 21 hours per week

Based: Hybrid position, with 1–2 days per week based in Marie Curie offices or hospices, including some travel as required.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.

25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)

Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)

Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets

Continuous professional development opportunities.

Industry-leading training programmes

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits

Access to Blue Light Card membership

Subsidised Eye Care