Overview

Our client strive for a world where no man dies from prostate cancer. 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer and this charity works to give every man the power to navigate it. As plans crystallise for a powerful new appeal, they will hire a new Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal and Partnerships, and Prospectus is proud to be leading the search.

Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal and Partnerships
Permanent
c. GBP80,000
Hybrid working, remote and in–person working 4 days a month in the London Bridge office
Closing: Monday 13th October 2025

Responsibilities

• As a member of the organisation’s senior leadership, contribute and participate in strategy, planning, budgeting, decision-making and evaluation.
• Support the Heads of Partnerships, Appeal, and Philanthropy on the continued delivery and development of the overall Fundraising Strategy and contribute directly to the success of the new appeal launching in February 2026.
• Report to the Director of Fundraising and manage a high-performing team that is surpassing targets and ambitions in a supportive and positive working environment.

Qualifications and profile

• Strategic mindset to lead and grow a portfolio of activities within an appeal setting.
• Track record of leading successful fundraisers and fundraising teams within an appeal setting.
• Expertise in major and principal gift fundraising with a history of achieving targets year on year and growing income.
• Excellent communicator, confident in presenting complex technical information to general audiences.

How to apply and supporting information

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please submit your CV in the first instance and a first draft cover letter. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.