Strategic Lead - Major Gifts and Partnerships


Company:	Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Salary:	£40,000 - £40,000
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Maidenhead, SL6 7DX
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office

Contract Type: 12 month FTC

Salary: circa £40,000 per annum

Hours: Part Time, 29.5 hours per week, 4 days per week

This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver a major gifts and partnerships strategy, engaging high-net-worth individuals to support globally significant initiatives. You'll operate as a senior relationship lead securing funding that enables the Foundation's long-term ambitions.

What you'll be doing

You'll lead the development and delivery of a strategic approach to major gifts, cultivating a portfolio of high-value donors and partners while identifying new opportunities for growth. This includes engaging directly with high-net-worth individuals and senior corporate stakeholders, creating compelling funding propositions, and securing significant donations and partnerships aligned to CWGF priorities.

Alongside this, you'll act as a key ambassador for the Foundation, representing the organisation at events, working closely with trustees and senior colleagues, and building relationships that strengthen our reach, reputation and impact on a global scale.

What you need to have

Strong track record of securing high-value gifts or partnerships

Be charismatic and confident, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders

Be a natural relationship-builder and networker, comfortable operating in high-profile environments

Demonstrate strong influencing, negotiation and persuasion skills

Have a target-driven approach to income generation

Be experienced in developing compelling proposals and funding pitches

Be organised and capable of managing multiple high-value relationships and priorities simultaneously

Who we are

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through projects that engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the community - through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working.

What we offer

25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30

1 privilege day, half day on Maundy Thursday, paid public holidays and paid time off between Christmas and New Year

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes

Shopping discounts

Eye test & glasses reimbursement

How to apply

If you believe your skillsets align with this opportunity, we welcome your application by clicking the apply now button.

We plan to close this role on 09/09/2026 23:59, however, it may close earlier if we have received a reasonable number of suitable applications.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.

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