Philanthropy Executive; Trusts & Foundations

About Us

We are a world‑class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ 1100 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.

We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

Development Group generates philanthropic and sponsorship income to help us create a Natural History Museum for the future – investing in capital development, attaining vital acquisitions for the collection, transforming our galleries, developing innovative exhibitions and undertaking ground‑breaking scientific research on issues that affect us all.

The Museum is looking for an ambitious and self‑motivated individual for the role of Philanthropy Executive (Trusts and Foundations). Working alongside an approachable and highly successful Philanthropy team, reporting into the Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations), the role will support the team in the Trusts and Foundations income stream, as well as managing your own portfolio of five‑figure funders. You will focus on supporting the wider Trusts and Foundations team with donor stewardship and administration.

Alongside this, you will have your own portfolio of 5‑figure funders and prospects and maintain a high level of organisation and excellent communication to build both internal relationships and external relationships with donors and prospects.

You will work closely with colleagues in the Philanthropy team and wider Development Group across varied income streams whilst also building successful working relationships with colleagues at all levels across the Museum. The role will be line‑managed by the Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations) with guidance from the Senior Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations).

The role will provide substantial opportunity for professional development within a world‑leading cultural organisation.

You are an enthusiastic and collaborative individual who thrives in a team environment while also showing initiative and independence in your work. You will have strong organisational and administrative skills, managing tasks efficiently with accuracy and attention to detail. You are adaptable and flexible and embrace new skills and processes in a fast‑paced environment. You will demonstrate professionalism and strong communication skills to build positive relationships with donors, prospects and colleagues alike.

We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.

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• 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 – 10%)
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
• Life insurance
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
• Staff…