Senior Philanthropy Manager, Royal Albert Hall

  • Contract
  • London

QuarterFive


Job: Senior Philanthropy Manager, Royal Albert Hall

Job: Senior Philanthropy Manager, Royal Albert Hall

Organisation: QuarterFive

Postcode: SW7 2AP

  • Job Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager, Royal Albert Hall
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

An exciting time to join, with a recently launched £50M capital appeal. This role combines hands-on major donor fundraising with oversight of systems, processes and pipeline management.

Job Description

The Senior Philanthropy Manager (12-15 month FTC, Maternity Cover) will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Hall’s major donor programme. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role sits at the heart of the philanthropy team, combining hands-on major gifts fundraising with oversight of systems, processes and pipeline management.

The Hall launched a pioneering £50 million capital appeal in late 2025. This 15-year estate plan represents a significant evolution in the Hall’s fundraising approach, creating an exceptional opportunity to expand its philanthropic reach, deepen relationships with supporters and secure transformational investment in the future of this much-loved institution.

Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis. To discuss the role in more detail and make an application, please apply ASAP with a copy of your most recent CV plus any additional information that aligns with the person specification below.

Salary: £58,700

Contract: 12-15 month FTC (maternity), Full-time (flexible working options – please discuss)

Working arrangements: Hybrid, with minimum 3 days per week at The Hall office (S.Kensington) with regular evening donor events. The Hall offers a generous TOIL allowance.

Job Requirements

We are seeking:

  • Demonstrable experience of managing and stewarding high-value individual donors, ideally within a major gifts or upper mid-value context.
  • Experience of personally securing c.£50K+ donations from HNWIs – please ensure that examples of personally secured gifts from HNWIs, including £value, are included on your CV. It would also be helpful to include context e.g., uplift, new donor
  • Confidence working with fundraising databases and systems (ideally Tessitura), and a strong understanding of GDPR and DPA 2018.
  • Strong organisational and process skills, with the ability to keep complex, multi-strand activity moving and well-tracked.
  • Experience of working collaboratively in a matrixed environment with senior stakeholders and volunteers.
  • Some line management or mentoring experience, with the ability to provide clear direction and practical support. However, this is not a heavily people-management-focused role.

How to Apply

The Royal Albert Hall is partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below to be taken directly to the QuarterFive website advert, which contains further details and application options.

Apply ASAP as interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Include a copy of your CV, ensuring it clearly aligns with the person specification (see notes in italics).

A cover letter is not necessary at this stage – full support will be provided for suitable applicants with formal application, including cover letter. Initial assessment will be based on CV and any notes attached that relate directly to the person specification above.

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