Current vacancies at London’s Air Ambulance Charity
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Current Career Opportunities
Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working: remote working and at 77 Mansell Street, London E1 8AN, and the Helipad, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB
Team: Philanthropy and Partnerships Team
Reports to: Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
Reports: Two philanthropy managers
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the major donor programme and provide direction and support to the major donor team, comprising the Philanthropy Manager and Philanthropy Officer, with support from the Philanthropy and Partnerships Administrator. Directly line-managing the Philanthropy Managers, the postholder will strengthen donor relationships, build a resilient pipeline and work with senior volunteers and professional advisers to grow major donor income. They will also work closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and other senior managers to identify opportunities and strengthen impact reporting for philanthropic supporters.
You’ll be an experienced philanthropy professional with a strong track record of cultivating, soliciting and stewarding high-value supporters. You’ll bring confident leadership and line-management skills, sound judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships with donors, senior volunteers, professional advisers and senior colleagues. You’ll be comfortable managing budgets and pipelines, using insight and data to inform decisions, and translating complex clinical innovation and research priorities into compelling cases for support.
How to Apply
All applications for this role must be submitted via our online portal here.
As part of our application process, you’ll be asked to upload a detailed CV and write no more than one page outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience match those required for the role. Please also complete the Diversity Monitoring Form here.
We ask that you submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications.
If you, or someone you know, requires this document in a different format please email [email protected].
Unfortunately, we’re unable to give feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interview. We do provide feedback upon request to candidates interviewed.
Selection process and timetable
A fair and equitable interview process will be conducted to select the suitable candidate for this role. If successful at shortlisting, you’ll be invited to an online first-stage interview. If successful at first-stage interview, you’ll be invited to an in-person second-stage interview. You’ll be asked to complete a task during the interview process.
Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026
Shortlisting outcome: 18 November 2026
First interview date: 23 November 2026
Second interview date: 30 November / 1 December 2026
We pride ourselves on our dedication to being an employer that values diversity, we firmly believe that each team member can provide a unique perspective and valuable contribution to the lives of the people we serve, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Who to contact
If you have any questions about this opportunity please email [email protected].
Flight Operations and Part CAMO Safety Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location: Hybrid working: The Helipad, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB remote working and 77 Mansell Street, London E1 8AN
Team: Aviation
Reports to: Accountable Manager
Reports: Nil
Salary: £70,000-£75,000 plus benefits
Deadline for applications: 23 November 2026
We're looking for an experienced aviation safety professional to join London's Air Ambulance Charity as our Flight Operations and Part CAMO Safety Manager. Reporting to the Accountable Manager, you'll lead our Safety Management System, oversee aviation safety risk management, and support regulatory compliance across Flight Operations and Continuing Airworthiness activities.
Working closely with operational colleagues, regulators and industry partners, you'll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of safety in support of our life-saving mission.
How to Apply:
London’s Air Ambulance Charity are pleased to be working with Zenon, one of the worlds most experienced specialist global aviation and airline recruitment consultants, on this role.
Applications should be submitted directly via Zenon’s website here.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the organisation's Safety Management System (SMS)
- Acting as the focal point for aviation safety management across Flight Operations and Part CAMO activities.
- Managing hazard identification, risk assessment, occurrence reporting and safety investigations.
- Providing safety and regulatory advice to operational leaders and the Accountable Manager.
- Supporting compliance monitoring, audits and assurance activities.
- Preparing safety performance reporting for governance committees and boards.
- Promoting a strong Just Culture and helping embed safety awareness throughout the organisation.
- Building effective relationships with the UK Civil Aviation Authority, aviation partners and service providers.
The role is based on a hybrid working arrangement, with time spent working from home, the Royal London Hospital helipad and our offices in Mansell Street. Occasional travel will be required to regulatory meetings, industry forums, training events and supplier locations.
Benefits and rewards
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