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Join Kent Community Foundation and help strengthen local communities.
We are passionate about strengthening local communities across Kent and Medway. We don’t just provide funding – we offer advice, support, and guidance to help build a sustainable and confident voluntary sector.
Every year, we help hundreds of charities and community groups tackle real challenges and create lasting impact. Our work is rooted in three core values:
Community First – putting local people and grassroots organisations at the heart of everything we do.
Partnership – building strong relationships with donors, businesses, and community groups.
Purposeful Giving – ensuring funding reaches where it’s needed most, guided by local insight.
If you’re driven, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference, you’ll fit right in. We have ambitious plans to do even more – and we’d love you to be part of that journey.
Working at Kent Community Foundation means joining a supportive, purpose-driven team that values innovation and impact. Here’s what you can expect:
A chance to make a real difference in your local community.
A collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
Location: Smeeth, near Ashford, Kent (with travel across Kent and Medway)
Salary: £49,774 FTE (pro rata)
Help grow local philanthropy across Kent and Medway.
Kent Community Foundation believes in a Kent and Medway where every community has the opportunity to thrive.
For 25 years we have connected generous people with grassroots organisations creating change in their communities. By working with individuals, families, businesses and professional advisers, we help ensure funding reaches the local charities and community groups that need it most.
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary and look ahead to the future, we are seeking a Co-Head of Development to help grow philanthropy across the county.
Working in partnership with an existing Co-Head of Development, this role will focus particularly on developing new philanthropic relationships and opportunities - building partnerships with professional advisers, corporates and prospective donors to support communities across Kent and Medway.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly skilled at building trusted relationships, developing partnerships and connecting people with issues that matter. This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys developing new partnerships and opportunities rather than managing established fundraising programmes.
This is a strategic and outward-facing leadership role focused on growing philanthropic income.
Working closely with the Chief Executive and your Co-Head of Development, you will help drive our fundraising strategy and develop a strong pipeline of new funding opportunities, with a particular focus on professional adviser engagement.
You will also play a key role in developing our approach to legacy giving, helping to build long-term relationships and position Kent Community Foundation as a trusted partner for planned giving.
Identifying and developing new philanthropic opportunities across Kent and Medway
Building relationships with professional advisers, including solicitors, accountants and wealth managers
Developing and stewarding relationships with professional advisors involved in estate planning, to strengthen the pipeline of potential legacy pledgers and legacy income
Developing corporate partnerships with businesses
Growing and managing a pipeline of prospective donors and fundholders
Representing Kent Community Foundation across networks, events and professional forums
Developing proposals and conversations that lead to new charitable funds, legacy pledges, and long-term partnerships
Contributing to the strategic leadership of the Foundation’s development work
You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure donors and fundholders receive excellent stewardship and communication.
Because the role involves meeting partners and donors across the county, a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
We are looking for someone who enjoys connecting people with purpose and who is motivated by the opportunity to grow philanthropy locally.
You might currently work in philanthropy, partnership development, professional adviser engagement, or business development.
We would also welcome applications from candidates working in professional services, financial services or other relationship-led roles who are interested in applying their skills to growing local philanthropy.
We would particularly welcome candidates with experience in:
Building relationships with professional advisers
Building relationships with corporate partners
Identifying and developing major donor or philanthropic opportunities
Increasing legacy income
Managing or developing prospect pipelines
Representing an organisation externally and building strategic partnerships
Working with high-value donors, clients or stakeholders
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is:
A confident relationship builder and natural networker
Strategic and proactive in developing opportunities
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and philanthropists
Motivated by supporting communities across Kent and Medway
Our office is based in Smeeth near Ashford, with hybrid working available. The role will involve meetings and events across Kent and Medway.
To apply, please download the application form and send it to claire@kentcf.org.uk
If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at the same email address.
For full details of the role, please download the Job Description.
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 18 April
Interviews: Thursday 30 April 2026
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