Relationship Manager - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Relationship Manager - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00

Location: Speen, Berkshire, GB, RG14 1

Application Deadline: 2026-11-24T12:28:14.76

Relationship Manager - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

The Well, Willen Hospice - Milton Keynes

Job Summary

Build something transformational. From the ground up. We are looking for an exceptional relationship-builder to join Willen Hospice as our Philanthropy Relationship Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to build a philanthropy programme from the ground up.

You will design and lead our major donor strategy, identify a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and key partners capable of making major gifts and living legacies, and create funding propositions that will inspire transformational giving that makes a lasting difference to our patients and families.

If you have the credibility to operate in senior circles, the drive to hit ambitious targets, and a genuine passion for hospice care, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of your own.

What you would do

• Design and deliver a transformational major donor strategy, setting ambitious income targets and create a pipeline from prospect identification through to gift and stewardship.


• Build robust systems, donor journeys, and stewardship frameworks from scratch specifically designed to grow commitment towards high-value and multi-year gifts.


• Personally identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth individuals, with the Willen networks moving them purposefully through the stewardship cycle towards a significant ask.


• Develop compelling cases for support that translate Willen’s vision and impact into inspiring propositions for donors giving at the highest level.


• Help embed philanthropy across the organisation, enabling colleagues, senior leaders, and trustees to play an active role in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding major donors.


• Advise and coach senior leadership and trustees to make confident, compelling asks that secure major gifts.


• Deliver bespoke stewardship and giving programmes, high-impact engagement events, and impact reports that deepen donor commitment.


• Track and report on pipeline performance, conversion rates, and ROI building the evidence for a sustained investment in the philanthropy programme.

Who we are looking for

• An experienced major gifts fundraiser, with a proven track record of personally securing five-figure (or above) gifts, deals, or partnerships.


• Skilled at designing and delivering income strategies with ambitious financial targets and clear, measurable milestones.


• A confident communicator with exceptional influencing skills to build trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals, senior leaders, and Board members.


• Deeply knowledgeable about the major donor gift cycle and techniques that accelerate donors towards transformational giving.


• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate Partnerships, Trusts, and Community Fundraising to maximise opportunities and ensure a joined-up supporter experience.


• Analytically strong, comfortable using CRM systems and prospect research tools to manage a high-value portfolio and forecast income.


• Self-driven, results-oriented, and passionate about the mission of Willen Hospice, with the ambition to generate transformational income within a defined timeframe.

Are you ready to build Willen’s philanthropy programme?

If so, apply today and help us build something exceptional. If you would like an informal discussion, please email Kate Grigg, Associate Director of Strategic Fundraising & Partnerships.

About Willen Hospice

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Income Generation team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.

About you & why join us

• A role with purpose: be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.


• Supportive and caring environment: work with passionate colleagues.


• Great benefits package including 35 days holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.


• Perks and extras: free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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Relationship Manager - Milton Keynes, BuckinghamshireThe Well, Willen Hospice - Milton KeynesJob SummaryBuild something transformational. From the ground up.Werelooking for an exceptional relationship-builder to join Willen Hospice asourPhilanthropyRelationshipManager. This is anexciting opportunity to build a philanthropy programme from the ground up.You will design and lead our major donor strategy, identify a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and key partners capable of making major gifts and living legacies, and create funding propositions that will inspire transformational giving that makes a lasting difference to our patients and families.If you have the credibility tooperatein senior circles, the drive to hit ambitious targets, and a genuine passion for hospice care, this is your opportunity to leavea lasting legacyof your own.Whatyoulldo:Design and deliver a transformational major donor strategy, setting ambitious income targets and create a pipeline from prospect
identification through to gift and stewardship.Build robust systems, donorjourneysand stewardship frameworks from scratch specifically designed to grow commitment towards high value and multi-year gifts.Personallyidentify,cultivateandsolicithigh-net-worth individuals, with the Willen networks moving them purposefully through the stewardship cycle towards a significant ask.Develop compelling cases for support that translate Willens vision and impact into inspiring propositions for donors giving at the highest level.Help embed philanthropy across the organisation, enabling colleagues, seniorleadersand trustees to play an active role inidentifying,cultivatingand stewarding major donorsAdvise and coach senior leadership and trustees to make confident, compelling asks that secure major gifts.Deliver bespoke stewardship and giving programmes, high-impact engagement events, and impact reports that deepen donor commitment.Track and report on pipeline performance, conversionratesand ROI building
the evidence for a sustained investment in the philanthropy programme.Werelooking for someone who is:An experienced major gifts fundraiser, with a proventrack recordof personally securing five-figure (or above) gifts,dealsor partnerships.Skilled at designing and delivering income strategies with ambitious financial targets and clear, measurable milestones.A confident communicator with exceptional influencing skills to build trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals, seniorleadersand Board members.Deeply knowledgeable about the major donor gift cycle and the techniques that accelerate donors towards transformational giving.Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate Partnerships,Trustsand Community Fundraising to maximise opportunities and ensure a joined-up supporter experience.Analytically strong, comfortable using CRM systems and prospect research tools to manage a high-value portfolio and forecast income.Self-driven, results-orientedand passionate about

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