Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships

Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships

The Courtauld

Salary range starting from £64,089 per annum (Grade 8)

30 days' leave + bank holidays + closure days Pension scheme Hybrid working Excellent Benefits

The Courtauld is a world-leading higher education institute for the teaching and research of art history, conservation and curation, and is home to one of the world's greatest art collections. The Courtauld recently announced plans to create a new world-class campus at Somerset House, a major £82 million development which will strengthen its position as a leading global centre for the visual arts.

As we approach our centenary in 2032, we are also expanding into new areas of teaching and research, increasing our focus on global geographies such as the Americas, the African diaspora, and the arts of Asia. We are committed to broadening access to our collection and teaching, and to dramatically increasing the number of scholarships and bursaries we offer to students.

Building on the success of a £30 million gift secured in October 2025, the largest in the Courtauld's history, and the exponential growth of our membership programme, we are recruiting the role of Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to drive the growth of our fundraising income as we launch our ambitious centenary campaign, 'Courtauld 100'.

A senior leader within Advancement, the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships is responsible for their own portfolio as well as leading a high performing team whose work encompasses major gifts, corporate partnerships, donor relations and stewardship. The Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships will be responsible for securing major gifts which help deliver new facilities for the Courtauld's second century, as well as increase the endowment and securing funding for critical needs such as funded posts, scholarships, exhibitions and research initiatives. The portfolio of major donors for this role comprises individuals, institutional funders, foundations and trusts at the level of six and seven figure gifts.

An excellent leader and fundraiser, you will take a major role in delivering significant philanthropic income and strengthening relationships with existing supporters. You will bring a strong track record in leading teams and delivering growth in income, with particular attention to excellent stewardship and high-quality written output. With a flexible, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, you will spot opportunities, turn strategy into action, engage and motivate the team to help us deliver our biggest campaign to date.

If you share our passion and commitment to the visual arts and art education, we look forward to hearing from you.

For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates.

Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 19 th January 2026