Corporate Partnerships Manager

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Location: London – hybrid working

Contract: Permanent

About the opportunity

We are recruiting a Corporate Partnerships Manager on behalf of a charity seeking to grow its corporate fundraising income and develop lasting relationships with businesses.

This is an opportunity to combine new business development with partnership management, securing support that makes a meaningful difference to the charity’s work. You will identify prospective partners, develop compelling proposals and help existing supporters increase their involvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective corporate partners, from initial research and outreach through to securing agreements.
• Create tailored proposals, presentations and pitches that align the charity’s priorities with partners’ objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, building strong relationships and delivering agreed partnership activities.
• Secure income through strategic partnerships, charity of the year relationships, sponsorship and employee fundraising.
• Develop opportunities for employee engagement, volunteering, payroll giving and matched funding.
• Work with colleagues across fundraising, communications and service delivery to develop compelling partnership opportunities.
• Agree income targets and budgets, monitor performance and maintain accurate forecasts.
• Produce engaging updates and impact reports that demonstrate the value of each partnership.
• Identify opportunities to renew, grow and extend existing relationships.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and coordinate appropriate due diligence and partnership agreements.

About you

You will be a confident relationship builder with experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships or a relevant commercial business development role. You will be comfortable approaching new prospects, presenting ideas and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Essential experience and skills:

• A track record of securing new partnerships, sponsorship or income against agreed targets.
• Experience managing and developing relationships with corporate partners or business clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing persuasive proposals and delivering pitches.
• The ability to identify shared objectives and translate them into practical partnership plans.
• Strong negotiation, organisation and project management skills.
• Experience managing pipelines, budgets and income forecasts.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to the charity’s purpose and values.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a charity or other purpose-led organisation.
• Knowledge of corporate fundraising approaches, employee engagement and responsible business priorities.
• Experience using a fundraising CRM to manage relationships and report on results.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.