Patrons Lead

Salary: £45,719 - £54,658 (plus £3,300 London weighting if applicable) Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid 2 days/week in Stratford Closing date: mid day Wednesday 4 November Benefits: Civil Service pension with up to 28% employer contribution, 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family leave policies A unique opportunity has arisen for a Patrons Lead to join the British Council, a globally recognised cultural and educational organisation that builds connections, understanding and trust through arts, education and cultural exchange programmes worldwide. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will play a key role in growing a high-value supporter community and helping to secure vital funding for programmes with international impact. As part of this role, you will lead the growth and stewardship of a prestigious patron programme, developing relationships with philanthropists and high-value supporters across the UK. You will be responsible for identifying and cultivating new prospects, delivering engaging donor experiences, managing supporter journeys and ensuring exceptional stewardship. Working closely with senior stakeholders and programme teams, you will help maximise philanthropic support while contributing to broader income generation plans and ambitious fundraising targets. To be successful as the Patrons Lead you will need:

• Experience managing a membership, patron or individual giving programme within a charity, arts or cultural environment.
• A successful track record of cultivating high-value donor relationships and securing five-figure gifts.
• Strong donor stewardship and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively with a range of audiences. If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to info@ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk or contact us and quote the reference 3122HB. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.