We are Save the Children. Together we fight for children every single day so that they can make their mark on the
world and build a better future.
Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We strive to be
an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning
parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and
Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with
caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socioeconomic background as well
as any other under-represented group in our workforce.
What We Do
We stand side by side with children in the toughest places to be a child. We do whatever it takes to make sure they
survive, get protection when they’re in danger, and have the chance to learn.
Role Summary:
This role will have responsibility for driving Save the Children’s philanthropy in the Gulf markets. The role will
maximise transformational major gift (£1m+) potential from philanthropists, the private sector and foundations,
driving new business and to steward high value relationships. They will proactively drive new business, and engage
with our most valued supporters, securing support and building sustainable relationships of value; sourcing
significant income for Save the Children’s key priorities, ultimately transforming the lives of millions of children
worldwide.
Key Accountabilities:

• To be integral to the delivery of our strategy to build long lasting, highly engaged relationships with

philanthropists leading, cultivating & stewarding, with on focus on 7 figure gifts & relationships
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• A remit to proactively prospect, generating new links through peer to peer approaches & actively networking

to generate a pipeline to a minimum of £10m annually

• Steward transformational partners with excellence, understanding motivations, trends & delivering a

bespoke journey to ensure continuity of their engagement with Save the Children

• Work collaboratively and effectively within the organisation, developing positive, solution focussed

relationships, taking an agile approach, working with other departments and team when required

• Work with the CEO’s office, External Advisory Council, trustees, and senior volunteers, to seek new

opportunities and to help enhance or recognise our donor relationships

• Proactively focus on external engagement, displaying excellent behaviours to drive engagement to achieve

an annual income target - working to a collective team target - raising significant funds for children

• Support income and pipeline processes and data management as required

The Head of Gulf Philanthropy is to carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects:

• Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy;
• A commitment to Save the Children’s vision, mission, values and approach
• A commitment to diversity and inclusivity and promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work.
• A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies,

procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role
as set out in the Risk Policy and Procedures.
Person Profile
Competencies:

• Delivering results. Takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious

goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/organisation.

• Working effectively with others. Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of

people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective crossboundary
working.

• Communicate with impact. Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence;

promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust.

• Developing self and others. Invests time and energy to actively develop self and others to help realise

their full potential, and to build the organisation’s capability for the future.
The Skills I Need to Succeed in This Role:
Technical

• Extensive experience of working within major donor fundraising, preferably within an international context
• Experience of developing, networking & enhancing philanthropic relationships, preferably at £1m+ giving

levels

• Demonstrable experience high level stewardship
• Ability to collaborate & work across teams on complex programmes and donor relationships, building both

strong internal and external networks

• Excellent written skills, including development of compelling communications for donors
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet deadlines

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Personal:

• Excellent inter-personal, influencing and relationship building skills
• Excellent communication skills, especially with high value supporters
• Understanding of and commitment to Save the Children’s values and work