Head of Corporate Partnerships

Head of Corporate Partnerships Find out more and apply Deadline: 23:59, Monday 21st September Please note that we are using an external recruitment agency for this role. Please visit the Prospectus job listing for further information and to apply. We are seeking a dynamic and confident Head of Corporate Partnerships to join our high-performing fundraising team. As the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will be an experienced manager and fundraiser, confident in securing new business at a six-figure level through active prospecting and networking, with ingrained knowledge of how to secure and steward strategic partnerships with major corporates and corporate foundations. This role leads the corporate partnerships income strand and will line manage two Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager with specialities in account management and new business. The Head of Corporate Partnerships will report to the Director of Development. The selected candidate will be experienced in successfully securing, managing, and developing corporate partnerships at six-figures and above, from initial prospect research to contracting and ongoing stewardship. The person will also have experience networking to build and manage relationships that lead to major gifts, particularly in the corporate world with senior non-profit volunteers. You will have first-class interpersonal skills and will be a natural ambassador in this externally-facing role for the organisation. Terms of Appointment Contract: Permanent Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager. Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies. A DBS check may be required. Candidate must be eligible to work in the UK; we are unfortunately not a licensed visa sponsor. Scroll down to find out about our staff benefits ! Safeguarding statement The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust. Contextual recruitment We operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website Department Development Locations London Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £60,000 - £75,000 Employment type Full-time Deadline 21 September, 2026 Find out more and apply London Our Benefits Annual leave 27 days per annum plus bank holidays (29 days per annum for roles at 'Head of' level and above). Pension scheme Contributory pension scheme (subject to the conditions of the scheme) which includes a 7% employer pension contribution. Family leave Enhanced maternity, paternity/ partner, adoption, shared parental leave pay and carer's leave (conditions apply) Flexible working Minimum 2 office days per week, plus Flexible Working Policy Wellbeing 2 paid mental health/ self-care days, annual wellbeing workshops and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme Other benefits include: Cycle to work scheme, life assurance cover, season ticket loans, and free tea, coffee, fruit and lunch when working from the office. “The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role and recognise the value that diversity brings to our work.” About The Sutton Trust The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading social mobility charity. We believe every young person should have a fair chance in life, regardless of their family’s income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in this country, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Our mission is to change this. Our programmes empower young people to access life-changing opportunities, and our research influences national change to deliver a fairer future.