Major Gifts and Partnerships Manager

Salary: £44,500 - £46,500 Contract: Permanent, Full-time (0.8 considered) Location: London (Dagenham) - Hybrid working available, 3 days per week in the office or at meetings Closing date: 9 November 2026 Benefits: 33 days'' annual leave including bank holidays, plus an additional day off on your birthday, training budget and opportunity to help transform the lives of young people across East London. We have a great opportunity for a Major Gifts and Partnerships Manager working for a dynamic youth charity that provides life-changing opportunities, support and experiences for thousands of young people in a diverse East London community. Working closely with senior leaders and influential trustees, you will develop and grow high-value partnerships, build a strong pipeline of major donors and corporate supporters, and help deliver an ambitious strategy focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for young people. You will manage and deepen relationships with existing supporters and work with a proactive and committed Board. To be successful as the Major Gifts and Partnerships Manager, you will need: Proven experience securing and growing high-value partnerships and/or major gifts, with a strong track record of achieving income targets. Excellent relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging senior corporate representatives, philanthropists and high-net-worth individuals Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including developing compelling proposals ..... full job details .....