Head of Development & Partnerships
World Monuments Fund Britain Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Head of Development & Partnerships will play a key part in developing and delivering an ambitious programme of institutional and individual donor engagement and strategic partnerships in the UK, as part of the organisation's global fundraising ambitions.
This is a senior position requiring a proactive, hands-on approach to both strategy and delivery. Working collaboratively within a small team, you will personally cultivate and steward relationships with donors and partners, leading the planning and delivery of an engaging programme of events in London and across the UK. You will work alongside the Executive Director, responsible for strategic leadership in fundraising and external relations, as well as the Chair, Trustees and team colleagues to secure philanthropic investment in our mission.
As part of a global development effort, you will collaborate closely with colleagues based at WMF's headquarters in New York and in offices around the world to develop and deliver coordinated approaches for engaging philanthropists and institutional funding partners.
Please apply before 11:59pm on Friday 4th September 2026. A full job description can be found on our website, wmf.org/careers.
Job Requirements
Significant experience in development and relationship fundraising, with a track record of cultivating and stewarding major donors and strategic partners
An accomplished relationship builder with excellent communications skills who develops trust quickly and enjoys bringing people together.
Experience planning and delivering high-quality donor cultivation and stewardship events
Experience managing interns and volunteers
A solid understanding of the UK philanthropic and cultural funding landscape, including the ecology of private wealth, family philanthropy, charitable trusts and foundations and public sector funding sources
Collaborative by instinct and comfortable working independently within a small, hands-on team
Motivated by the belief that culture and heritage make a vital contribution to society by fostering understanding, preserving knowledge, and creating connections across generations and communities.
Job Responsibilities
Work with the Executive Director to develop WMF Britain's philanthropy and partnerships plan, aligned to a global fundraising effort
Support the Executive Director and Chair to build, cultivate and steward a portfolio of major donors, ambassadors, members, trusts, foundations and strategic partners to meet annual fundraising targets for both unrestricted support and project funding
Prepare proposals, grant applications, donor reports and stewardship communications
Work with the Executive Director and the WMF Britain Projects team, Chair and Trustees to secure dedicated project funds from institutional funders and individual donors
Design and deliver an engaging annual programme of events and visits for members, patrons, donors and partners in London and across the UK
Work with WMF affiliate colleagues in Europe, and across the globe, to build an integrated annual travel programme and international events programme
See vacancy page for further responsibilities.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Development & Partnerships
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a current CV (maximum two pages) and a cover letter (maximum two pages) as a single PDF document to [email protected]. Include “Head of Development & Partnerships – [Your Full Name]” as the subject line of your email. Applications should be submitted by 31 August 2026. No phone calls please.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About World Monuments Fund Britain
World Monuments Fund (WMF) is the leading independent nonprofit organisation dedicated to safeguarding the world’s most treasured places to enrich people’s lives and build mutual understanding across cultures and communities.