Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer (Fixed Term) (Hybrid)

Job Description

Salary (full time): £32,017

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Contracted hours: 35

Contract length: 2 years

Location: Belfast, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland

This role can be based in either Belfast or Dublin. For Belfast the salary is £32,017 and for Dublin €41,334. Hybrid working is available. The role is fixed term for two years but may be eligible for extension.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

About the role

Christian Aid Ireland’s Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Team works on an all-island basis to build a movement of individuals, churches, coalitions and other organisations to work with us for the world we want to see, where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. The team currently consists of 14 team members. The Partnerships & Philanthropy team works closely with the other four sub-divisions – Supporter Care, Digital, Church & Community and Individual Giving.

This new role is a key part of the Partnerships and Philanthropy sub-division and will play a vital role in supporting the Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager in driving forward our strategy of both excellent stewardship and effective acquisition, in order that we can grow the impact we have on our projects around the world. The Partnerships & Philanthropy Officer will support the Manager with developing the mid and major donor programme, and in reporting to our denominational and trust partners. You will develop and lead on in memory and legacy marketing campaigns, and provide administrative support in legacy estate processing.

As the Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across Ireland and Christian Aid globally to gain a sound knowledge of Christian Aid’s programmes, strategy, mission and vision.

About you

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

• Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience
• Three years’ fundraising, marketing or supporter/customer service experience
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of either mid value, legacy and trusts and foundations fundraising.
• Experience of producing high quality and compelling donor facing proposals, reports and other materials.
• Proven ability to communicate complex messages creatively and effectively to diverse audiences through a range of different media, including face to face and in writing.
• Knowledge of the principles of good donor management or customer care, and understanding of the principles of relationship building.
• Ability to work flexibly, manage a number of activities simultaneously, and maintain a varied and busy portfolio, responding promptly to changing priorities when needed.
• Experience of working both under pressure and unsupervised to meet agreed deadlines and standards of work.
• A proactive and enquiring approach to work, and an instinct for investigative work.
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly, manage a number of activities simultaneously, and manage a varied and busy portfolio, responding promptly to changing priorities when needed.
• Experience of using a CRM database.
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Commitment to Christian Aid Ireland’s culture and values of, dignity, equality, justice and love.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the fundraising or international development charity sector
• Fundraising qualification
• Marketing qualification / equivalent experience
• Experience in legacy administration
• Experience of undertaking prospect research within the charity sector
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection relating to fundraising

Interview date: 20 November 2025

Closing date: 9 November 2025

About the Organization

Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We work globally for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. We are part of a wider movement for social justice. We provide urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes.