Current vacancies at London’s Air Ambulance Charity
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Current Career Opportunities
Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Hybrid Working / Mansell Street E1 8AN / The Helipad, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel E1 1BB
Member of: Fundraising and Marketing Senior Leadership Team
Reports to: Director of Fundraising and Marketing
Direct reports: Deputy Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Senior Corporate Development Manager, Senior Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors), Senior Special Events Manager
Salary: £70K - £75K depending upon experience and benefits
Deadline for applications: 21 July 2026
Every day, London’s Air Ambulance Charity brings hope to critically injured patients when they need us most. Working alongside the NHS, our advanced trauma team delivers life-saving care across London, made possible entirely by the generosity of our supporters.
We’re entering an exciting new chapter. Following the success of our capital appeal, we’re investing in our philanthropy and partnerships programme with the ambition to become a world leader in philanthropic giving and to double our high-value income over the next five years.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to lead this transformation.
This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for a £2.7m portfolio spanning major donors, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations. You’ll shape and deliver an ambitious multi-year strategy, build innovative funding models focused on clinical innovation and research, and create transformational relationships that drive long-term sustainable growth.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing philanthropy and partnerships team
- Secure transformational gifts and strategic partnerships
- Champion innovation, data-led decision making and exceptional supporter experiences
- Personally steward some of our most influential supporters and prospects
- Influence organisational strategy and help position London’s Air Ambulance Charity as a sector leader in modern philanthropy
We're looking for a collaborative, visionary and mission-driven leader with a proven track record in high-value fundraising and partnership development. You’ll be an inspiring people leader, a strategic thinker and a confident ambassador who thrives on building meaningful relationships and delivering lasting impact.
If you’re passionate about using philanthropy to save lives and want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of London's most inspiring charities, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply
Due to our shortlisting process and the volume of applications we receive, we ask all applicants to remove their full name and address and only include their initials in any attachments sent as part of their application.
To apply for this role please send a detailed CV and a completed Declaration Form and Supporting Statement to [email protected], and 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 contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
Unfortunately, we’re unable to give feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interview. We do provide feedback upon request to candidates interviewed.
More info
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].
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 a first-stage interview. If successful at first-stage interview, you’ll be invited to a second-stage interview. You’ll be asked to complete a task during the interview process.
Deadline for applications: 21 July 2026
Shortlisting outcome: 24 July 2026
First interview date: 4/5 August 2026
Second interview date: tbc
Benefits and rewards
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