Salary: £35,624 – £45,802
Contract: Fixed term (until 30 July 2027) / Full-time
Location: Remote – Home based
Closing date: 1st July 2026
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (rising with service) & option to buy more, generous pension contributions (matched 4% or 6%), HolidayPlus scheme, enhanced family leave, employee discounts, health cash plan, and more

We are excited to be looking for a Relationship Manager – Philanthropy to join the leading national children’s charity, Barnardo’s, and play a key role in driving high-value fundraising.

Working collaboratively across fundraising and service teams, you will manage a portfolio of high-value supporters while proactively identifying and securing new philanthropic opportunities. You will lead on cultivating relationships, making compelling asks, and delivering tailored engagement that inspires donors to support impactful projects that change childhoods and lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of major donor relationships, build a strong pipeline of prospects, and contribute to an ambitious fundraising strategy that makes a tangible difference for children and young people across the UK.

To be successful as the Relationship Manager – Philanthropy, you will need:

• Proven experience in major donor fundraising or high-value relationship management
• A track record of securing five-figure (and ideally six-figure) gifts
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote reference: 3007JP

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.