Location
London

Hours
5 or 4 days per week

Salary
£50,000 FTE

About the Role
CHEM Trust is a highly respected environmental and health charity dedicated to preventing synthetic chemicals from causing long-term harm to wildlife and human health. CHEM Trust works tirelessly to ensure these harmful substances are regulated, replaced with safer alternatives, and removed from everyday products. Its work focuses on and influences EU and UK chemical policy at the highest levels and ensures safety remains a priority for governments, regulators, and businesses. CHEM Trust now seeks a proactive Philanthropy Manager to join its successful Fundraising Team and lead the organisation’s first-ever major donor programme. This new role offers the opportunity to shape how CHEM Trust engages with high-net-worth individuals from the ground up. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, the postholder will develop and implement a new major donor strategy and cultivate long-term relationships with major donors. The role will also involve working closely with senior leadership, subject matter experts, and trustees to identify and engage prospects, host donor events, and steward high-value supporters. The ideal candidate will be a confident and hands-on fundraiser with a strong track record in major donor giving. They will be skilled at building meaningful relationships and crafting compelling communications that inspire support. With excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, they will thrive in a small but ambitious team and be passionate about CHEM Trust’s mission to protect people and nature from harmful chemicals.

Experience
Strong track record in major donor giving.

About you
Confident and hands-on fundraiser, skilled at building meaningful relationships and crafting compelling communications. Passionate about CHEM Trust’s mission.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required, but relevant experience in fundraising is essential.