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Corporate Partnerships Manager
Job Summary
Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity is a small charity with big ambitions. We support brain tumour patients and families across Yorkshire and fund pioneering research in our region.
Every partnership we build helps us reach more people affected by brain tumours, raise vital funds and increase awareness of the support available to families across Yorkshire.
We are now looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and grow our relationships with businesses and organisations across Yorkshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, spotting opportunities and turning conversations into successful, long-term partnerships. You will lead on developing new corporate relationships while providing excellent stewardship to our existing supporters, helping businesses find engaging and mutually beneficial ways to support our work.
You will also contribute to the charity’s marketing and communications activity, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser and wider team to share compelling stories, promote campaigns and events, increase awareness of our services and strengthen YBTC’s profile across Yorkshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the next stage of YBTC’s growth. You will have the freedom and flexibility to develop new ideas, build influential relationships and see the direct impact of your work. As the organisation continues to grow, there will be opportunities to develop and progress within the fundraising team and wider charity.
Responsible to:
Chief Executive Officer
Salary:
£27,500 – £29,500 (depending on experience)
Hours:
Full-time (flexible and hybrid working – we are open to conversations about how this role works best for you)
Contract:
Permanent
Location:
Your contractual place of work will be your home address. The role will involve travel across Yorkshire to meet corporate partners, attend events and develop new relationships. You may occasionally be asked to attend our Leeds office for team meetings, training or specific organisational needs. Such visits will not form part of a regular working pattern.
Who This Role Is For:
This role would suit someone who:
- Loves building relationships and developing new connections
- Is confident approaching and engaging businesses and senior stakeholders
- Can identify opportunities and turn ideas into successful partnerships
- Is motivated by growing income and making a real difference to people’s lives
- Enjoys communicating creatively and telling compelling stories
- Thrives in a small, supportive team where you can shape your own work
- Is proactive, organised and comfortable managing a varied workload
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnerships & Relationship Management
- Develop and grow income from corporate partnerships across Yorkshire
- Identify and secure new corporate supporters, including Charity of the Year and other partnership opportunities
- Build strong relationships with businesses and organisations across the region
- Maintain and grow existing corporate relationships to maximise engagement and income
- Create tailored proposals, pitches and partnership opportunities that meet the needs of both YBTC and prospective partners
- Deliver excellent stewardship, ensuring corporate supporters feel valued, engaged and connected to our work
- Develop a strong pipeline of prospective and existing corporate partners
Business Development & Income Growth
- Proactively identify businesses and sectors with the potential to support YBTC
- Develop creative opportunities for businesses to fundraise, sponsor, donate and engage their employees
- Develop sponsorship opportunities for charity events, campaigns and initiatives
- Work towards agreed corporate fundraising targets and contribute to wider fundraising team objectives
- Monitor and report on corporate partnership activity, pipelines and income
Marketing, Communications & Storytelling
- Work collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser and wider team to support the charity’s marketing and communications activity
- Develop engaging content and stories that showcase our impact and inspire businesses and supporters to engage with YBTC
- Contribute content for social media, newsletters, website and other communications
- Support the promotion of fundraising campaigns, events, corporate partnerships and organisational activity
- Help promote YBTC’s support services across Yorkshire to increase awareness, referrals and engagement
- Ensure communications are consistent with YBTC’s brand, values and key messages
PR & External Engagement
- Identify opportunities to raise YBTC’s profile through local media, business networks and external partnerships
- Build relationships with relevant external stakeholders, networks and organisations
- Support PR activity, including local media, radio, features and partnership stories
- Represent YBTC confidently at networking events, corporate meetings and external events
- Support awareness campaigns that increase the visibility and reach of the charity
Campaigns, Events & Fundraising Support
- Work collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser to maximise the reach and impact of fundraising campaigns and events
- Support the development and promotion of corporate fundraising opportunities linked to YBTC campaigns and events
- Attend corporate events, presentations, networking opportunities and supporter activities
- Identify opportunities for businesses to become more deeply involved in YBTC’s work
Other
- Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant regulations and best practice (including the Fundraising Code of Practice)
- Maintain accurate records of corporate relationships, opportunities and activity
- Attend team meetings and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture
- Contribute to wider organisational objectives and activities
- Undertake occasional evening/weekend work to support events, partnerships and fundraising activity
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Experience of developing and managing relationships in a fundraising, business development, sales, account management, partnerships or similar role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and inspire a wide range of people
- Experience of developing new relationships and identifying opportunities
- Ability to create persuasive proposals, presentations or pitches
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships
- Strong written communication skills
- Confident using IT systems including Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Desirable:
- Experience of corporate fundraising or partnerships within the charity sector
- Experience of securing Charity of the Year or corporate partnership opportunities
- Experience of marketing, communications, PR or social media
- Experience of supporting fundraising campaigns or events
- Experience of working with CRM systems
- Knowledge of the Yorkshire business community and networks
Personal Attributes:
- Warm, approachable and confident working with a wide range of people
- An excellent relationship-builder who enjoys making new connections
- Proactive and comfortable creating opportunities rather than waiting for them to arise
- Commercially aware while being motivated by social impact
- Creative and able to bring new ideas to partnerships and campaigns
- An engaging communicator and storyteller
- Emotionally intelligent and able to communicate sensitively about the experiences of people affected by brain tumours
- Organised, self-motivated and able to manage your own workload
- Collaborative and willing to contribute across a small charity team
- Flexible and willing to travel across Yorkshire
- Committed to YBTC’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Community and Ambition
Other Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to travel across Yorkshire
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity:
Founded in 2003, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity provides vital support to brain tumour patients and their loved ones, whilst also funding innovative clinical research in our region.
We fund innovative research and provide vital support to patients and families across the region. Around 15 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour in Yorkshire every week.
Our Mission
We will improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.
What We Offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working, with a high degree of autonomy over how you structure your week
- A supportive and values-driven team environment
- Generous pension contribution (above statutory minimum)
- Opportunities for professional development and progression as the organisation grows
- The opportunity to shape and develop a role with real impact
- A culture that prioritises wellbeing, trust, and flexibility
How to Apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to:
David Grant-Roberts, CEO
Application deadline – Sunday 6th September
Interviews - w/c 21st September
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.


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Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We're looking for a talented Strategy Manager to help deliver our ambitious 2025–2030 strategy.
Working within our Transformation team, you'll lead high-impact projects, provide insight that drives decision-making, and partner with senior leaders to solve complex challenges. From developing business cases and strategic recommendations to analysing data and driving organisational improvement, you'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Trust.
This is a varied role that combines strategy, project delivery and data-led decision-making. You'll lead projects from concept to implementation, turning complex information into clear recommendations and ensuring initiatives deliver meaningful outcomes.
You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing challenge, insight and support while helping to improve processes, drive performance and deliver our strategic priorities.
This role is a full time, all year-round role, mainly home-based working with travel to our head office in Birmingham and our academies as required. If you're excited by this opportunity but are considering a different way of working, such as a secondment or another flexible arrangement, we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities.
About you
You're a commercially minded problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a track record of delivering projects in complex environments.
You'll be confident working with data, influencing senior stakeholders and managing multiple priorities. You have excellent communication skills, strong Excel and PowerPoint capability, and the ability to translate analysis into practical action.
Experience in strategy, consulting, transformation or organisational improvement would be advantageous, as would experience within education.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Benefits that care for you
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service)
- Generous pension and life cover
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Automatic pay progression.
- Flexible working arrangements.
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you're excited by this opportunity but are considering a different way of working, such as a secondment or another flexible arrangement, we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 18 August with interviews taking place shortly after.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- Location: Cambridge
- Salary: £50,775 - £53,450 per annum
- Contract period: Permanent
- Start date: As soon as possible
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as Senior Technical Specialist (Nature Positive) to lead important programmes of work within the Business & Nature team including the development of corporate nature strategies, supply chain frameworks, net positive impact, nature-related risk and impact assessments and ecosystem target setting.
This position presents an exceptional opportunity to work with leading global businesses and other stakeholders and play a leading role in translating nature ambition into practical on the ground impact. As a senior member of the team, you will get involved in wide ranging projects and activities, contributing technical expertise across different geographies and sectors including renewable energy, mining and food and agriculture. You will be presented with opportunities to apply and grow your proven knowledge and experience of the business and nature field through the practical application of fast evolving frameworks, models and concepts.
The role combines significant technical knowledge of biodiversity and nature-related issues with the ability to work collaboratively across teams, communicate effectively with external stakeholders and contribute to the development of new opportunities that advance the goals of the Business & Nature Programme.
A collaborative and dynamic team player, you will be a recognised expert in the field of business and nature, with an established skillset in research and analysis, written and verbal communication, and leading relationships at a senior level. You will have an in depth understanding of the international landscape for business and nature, the role of the private sector in halting and reversing nature loss, and the interconnections between nature and wider sustainability issues.
In return we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre and a host of cafés and restaurants.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 31 August 2026.
Fauna & Flora is a nature conservation charity protecting the diversity of life on Earth for the survival of species and habitats and the planet


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social entrepreneurs scaling their ventures face a specific set of challenges including income generation, hiring, governance, hard calls about growth and risk, all alongside scaling their social impact. We’re recruiting learning and enterprise development managers who’ve lived that journey themselves, to bring first-hand credibility and challenge directly to the entrepreneurs on our scale-up and scale-up-plus programmes.
You’ll hold ownership of SSE’s scale-up approach, shaping our learning content on strategy, profitability and the systems that hold a growing venture together – grounded in what actually works, not just what’s written down. Facilitation sits at the heart of this role. You’ll design and deliver learning programmes and group sessions for cohorts of entrepreneurs as well as leading 1-2-1 coaching and diagnostics, and delivering Action Learning Sets, SSE’s long-standing peer-coaching method (training provided).
We’re looking for people who’ve founded or led a VCSE with an annual turnover of £100,000 or more and held financial accountability such as statutory reporting to the Charity Commission and, where relevant, Companies House, reporting to a board or funders, and making hard calls about growth, income and risk.
You’ll succeed in this role if you believe in what social entrepreneurship can achieve and want to turn your experience into supporting social ventures to scale and create more impact in their communities and beyond
To equip people with skills, funding, and networks to realise their potential, improve lives and protect the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to face cancer with you. Our services, advice and support are for you and the people close to you, helping everyone to live with and beyond cancer. The funds we raise also support vital, pioneering research and clinical trials led by the exceptional medical experts at Weston Park Cancer Centre. It’s our job to care in every sense for our patients and their families. Our help is free, and we’re here for you, together every step.
What you do
Main purpose of post
This is an important role in the fundraising team which is responsible for identifying, developing, and converting opportunities to generate income to achieve Weston Park Cancer Charity’s strategy. This role will support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to secure income generation through corporate organisations. It carries an income target aligned to the grade of the post holder, within an overall corporate income target of over £400,000 per annum.
You will be expected to understand Weston Park Cancer Charity’s unique offer, the needs and priorities of our corporate partners and be capable of taking our propositions and clearly shaping them to create mutual value for the communities we support and our partners.
Key Responsibilities
· Responsible for an income target of which aligns with the grade of the post, contributing to an overall corporate income target of over £4000k pa.
· Delivers income growth through gifts from corporates, workplace fundraising and public facing corporate donations.
· Support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager in developing and implementing a comprehensive corporate partnership strategy which is data driven and demonstrates strong ROI.
· Develop and deliver concepts and ideas, from early discussion through to detailed proposals, working with colleagues across the charity.
· Contribute to maximising sponsorship of our key programmes such as Big Purple Bus and Grant-Giving for cancer research and other initiatives.
· Write detailed, accurate and compelling bids and proposals that clearly articulate how Weston Park Cancer Charity are the preferred choice to meet the partner and project objectives for Charity of the Year or long-term strategic partnerships.
· Work with our events team to promote opportunities for corporate partners to support the annual events programme e.g. tables at events , team challenge events
· Succinctly communicate the impact of our work, ensuring it inspires and clearly matches the requirements of potential corporate partners and major donors.
· Be a key interface for external corporate enquiries and act as an external ambassador, undertaking significant networking across the region and representing the charity at key meetings and events.
· Be responsible for the management of an agreed number of accounts, providing excellent relationship management.
· Ensure that the resource and capability exist to deliver partner/funder requirements and proactively identify and seek to fill any gaps.
· Ensure we collect detailed and continuous feedback so that we learn from experience and effectively evaluate both successful and unsuccessful funding proposals and initiatives.
· Develop and maintain a prospect pipeline that is realistically capable of meeting agreed income targets and reflects both the strategic priorities of Weston Park Cancer Chairty and the external funding priorities of our corporate partners
· Maximise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) opportunities, work place fundraising and volunteering, and Gifts in Kind.
General Responsibilities:
Every employee is required to:
· Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
· Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
· Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations
· Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
· Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
·Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Who you are
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Corporate Fundraising Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in being part of an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.
About you
· You have proven experience of growing income and achieving income targets from corporate partnerships, ideally in a health charity environment.
· You are passionate about people and place: you want the best outcomes for people in South Yorkshire living with and beyond cancer
· You understand that income growth comes from inspiring with impact and excellent relationship management
· You thrive working collaboratively in a team which is driven to achieve whilst being supportive and rooted in our mission
· You have strong interpersonal skills which you use to inspire people about the cause and how their support can make a difference
· Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity
· Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards Package is the result of staff feedback and best practice across the charity, public and private sectors. Some of our key benefits, depending on eligibility, include:
· 27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave
· Option to purchase additional five working days per year
· Westfield Health level 4 coverage
· 12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50%
· Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay
· NHS benefits
· Hybrid working
· A minimum 4% employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. *Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member.
· Death in service cover
How to apply
Closing date:Thursday 20th August 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 26th August 2026
Application format: Please submit a cover letter and CV to the email address below providing evidence, with examples where possible, of how you meet the person specification (the Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Attributes listed on the previous page).
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the selection process, so please do not forward any documents in PDF format.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ID 1851 HR Business Partner, Human Resources (up to 2 vacancies)
Permanent contract
Family Action Head Office, London (N1) with hybrid working
37 hours per week (full-time)
£37,211 - £41,518 per annum
Plus £3,866 Inner London Weighting (if London-based) or £480 (if home-based)
We are flexible about both hours and where you work. The role is 37 hours per week full-time, but we welcome applications from people looking for part-time or other flexible working arrangements. We are also open to both office and home-based working; for colleagues based at our London office (N1), we operate a hybrid working model with an expectation of office attendance twice per week.
One of the roles will partner with our London-based services, so being based in or within commuting distance of London would be beneficial. However, we don’t want location to be a barrier and we welcome applications from people based elsewhere in the UK.
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action, we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
In the HR Business Partner role, you will partner with leaders and managers across the organisation, building strong relationships and developing a deep understanding of the services and business areas you support. As their key HR contact, you will provide expert advice and coaching on complex people matters, help managers build their confidence and capability, and support them to plan strategically for their people and align their plans with the wider people strategy.
You will also manage, coach and develop a team of HR Advisers, supporting them to build their expertise and deliver a high-quality HR service.
Alongside this, you will lead on complex change processes, including TUPE transfers and restructures, working collaboratively across HR, Services, and Implementation teams to implement change effectively.
If you have significant HR experience, strong applied knowledge of employee relations and experience supporting complex organisational change, we would like to hear from you. You might come from a generalist HR background or have specialised in employee relations or change, and you don’t need to have worked in the not-for-profit sector or held a formal management role before. The ability to build trusted relationships, provide pragmatic and solution-focused advice, deliver through others and contribute to the continued development of our people practices will make you an ideal candidate.
We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don’t feel confident applying because you don’t meet every single requirement on the Person Specification – please don’t let that stop you; we want to hear from you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role – your skills, knowledge, and experience as well as your values. At Family Action our 4 core values are incredibly important to us and underpin all we do. We are a 'people focused', 'can-do' organisation, which strives for 'excellence' in all we do and operates with 'mutual respect'.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jab vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 23:59 pm
For direct queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working arrangements, please email Katie Milne, Head of HR (full email adress located in the advert on our careers page).
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to submit your application without delay. We are also ideally looking for a candidate who can join us as soon as possible (i.e. on a short notice period), however if that is not your situation please do not hesitate to apply as applications will not be assessed on this basis.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



Change lives, shape communities and unlock funding for projects that make a real difference.
We're looking for an exceptional bid writer and funding specialist to help bring ambitious ideas to life across North Wales.
This isn't a typical fundraising role. At Groundwork North Wales, every successful application helps create greener places, stronger communities, new opportunities and lasting positive change for people and the environment. As our Business Development Officer, you'll be at the heart of turning ideas into reality. Working with passionate colleagues across a wide range of environmental, heritage and community projects, you'll identify funding opportunities, develop compelling bids and secure the investment needed to deliver meaningful impact across the region.
We're looking for someone who loves the challenge of crafting persuasive funding applications, building relationships with funders and spotting opportunities that others might miss. You'll combine strong research skills, attention to detail and excellent writing ability to help secure grants, trusts and tender opportunities that support our mission for People, Places and Planet.
In return, you'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work has visible, tangible results. Every funding success will help deliver projects that improve local environments, celebrate heritage, support communities and create a more sustainable future.
Based at our Wrexham office, this role offers full or part-time hours (minimum 21 hours per week), flexibility to support work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference through your professional expertise.
If you're an experienced fundraiser, bid writer or business development professional looking for a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit our website for more details, including a full job description and person specification.
Closing date: Friday 4th September
Interview date: Monday 14th September
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified closing date, when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post.
We are committed to building a diverse team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Equity, diversity and inclusivity are central to our mission and to our impact.
Are you someone who thrives on developing new opportunities, building strategic partnerships and turning ideas into meaningful services and support for local communities?
HolidayEntitlement:25 days per year rising to 27 days after 2 years (pro-rata)
West Sussex Mind Values: Excellence, Equitable, Open, Together, Curious, Unstoppable
National Mind Excellence Awards 2025: Winner for Equality & Diversity; Highly Commended for Effective Services
Overview:
West Sussex Mind and Mind in Brighton & Hove are embarking on an exciting programme of growth and expansion into Surrey.
Hosted by West Sussex Mind on behalf of the Mind in Surrey Partnership, the Head of Development and Partnerships, Surrey will lead the establishment, development and growth of the partnership's work across Surrey, identifying and creating opportunities to improve mental health support, tackle stigma and increase access to services for local communities.
The role will involve:
- Developing relationships with Surrey and Sussex ICB, local authorities, VCSE organisations and other key stakeholders.
- Identifying and securing opportunities through grants, commissioning, tenders and partnership development.
- Involving people with lived experience in the development and design of proposals to ensure they meet the needs of local people with mental health challenges.
- Growing our mental health training offer across Surrey, including both paid-for training and community-based awareness initiatives.
- Establishing and supporting a Surrey Steering Group and maintaining excellent partnership working with Mind in Brighton & Hove.
- Leading the development and launch of the programme's profile, relationships and future opportunities.
- Reports on progress and impact to the Steering Group.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, self-sufficient and able to work independently while building strong and lasting relationships across a wide range of organisations and communities.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of developing partnerships across health, social care, public sector or voluntary organisations.
- Experience of securing funding, contracts, grants, commissioning opportunities or other sources of income.
- Excellent networking, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience of developing and delivering projects, services or programmes.
- Strong written communication skills, including report writing, funding applications or business cases.
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take initiative.
- A commitment to improving mental health outcomes and reducing inequalities.
Experience of working within Surrey's health and social care landscape and existing local networks would be particularly advantageous.
As this role involves regular travel between multiple locations, you will be required to hold appropriate business-use vehicle insurance to ensure you are fully insured while undertaking work-related travel. Travel expenses covered: We have designated Guildford as your base point. Any travel required beyond the cost of your normal journey from home to this location will be reimbursed in accordance with expenses policy.
Together with those experiencing mental health problems, we will build inclusive and empowering mental health services.
We’re looking for an ambitious, creative, and relationship-driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to research, develop, and manage high‑value corporate partnerships to generate sustainable income, deepen corporate engagement, and support the Trust’s purpose to secure nature’s recovery across Avon.
At Avon Wildlife Trust, we believe nature is essential to everyone’s future and we’re working to secure a thriving, resilient natural environment across Avon.
This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful, values-led collaborations that deliver impact for wildlife and people, while generating sustainable income to power nature recovery.
You’ll develop and manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships and a growing consultancy offer, connecting our ecological expertise with business ambitions. Through tailored partnerships, nature-based solutions, and innovative services, you’ll help organisations play an active role in nature’s recovery.
Full time, 37 hours per week, (could be 30 hpw for the right person)
Permanent
Closing date 11:59pm Monday 31st August 2026
Who are we?
Avon Wildlife Trust is the longest established charity working towards nature’s recovery across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.
We were established in 1980, and have a strong track record of creating, restoring, and protecting vital habitats for nature.
Our region has an amazing array of different habitats, and we are working across them all. From our urban roots to the breathtaking Levels and Moors, through magical woodlands and precious grasslands.
As the first urban Wildlife Trust, we are leaders in engagement and community organising for nature within our cities, helping to sustain vital green corridors and connecting people with nature within urban areas.
We’re supported by an active membership from across our region, and more than 350 volunteers, including our trustees, who share their expertise and time to help us achieve our goals.
We are part of a wider network of 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK and work with many partners to protect our natural environment and secure a flourishing future for wildlife and people together.
Avon Wildlife Trust values diversity. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. We also have robust child safeguarding policies, and this role requires two work references and an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits:
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Hybrid working
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts and Cycle Scheme
• Wildlife Trusts Diversity networks
• Paid volunteering day
• Training and development
• One free AWT course day per year
• Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays) plus long service loyalty scheme
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature
We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region. We have big plans between now and 2030 to see this happen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Application deadline: Sunday 30th August 2026, 23:59.
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 4th September 2026, with an additional interview date on Tuesday 8 September 2026 if required.
For full job description and person specification, please see the attached documents.
Our values
Tackling homelessness requires systemic and societal change. Person-centred support helps people achieve better outcomes. Evidence and learning guide better decisions. When communities have a voice and take action, we can build stronger futures together.
Curiosity guides us to listen and understand the context, community needs and political environment.
Creativity drives us to remain open-minded and tailor solutions with fresh thinking.
Collaboration is key; we build relationships to strengthen our mission.
Tenacity ensures that we pursue lasting change with determination and patience.
Job Summary
As our Corporate and Community Partnerships Fundraiser, you will build meaningful relationships with businesses, community organisations and local people across Bristol, generating sustainable income and long-term support through corporates, community fundraising and events.
You will secure long-term, mutually beneficial income from the corporate sector across a range of disciplines and formats, including long-term partnerships, Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and sponsorship. You will develop and secure new partnerships with Bristol's businesses, while nurturing and account managing existing partnerships.
Alongside this, the Fundraiser will grow support within the local community by developing relationships with organisations such as clubs, schools and faith groups. You will also encourage individuals, groups and organisations to support Caring in Bristol through community fundraising initiatives and events.
The Corporate & Community Partnerships Fundraiser will be responsible for researching key prospective sectors, companies and organisations, sector activities and the business marketplace, to compile lists of key targets, as agreed with the Public Fundraising Manager. You will develop and manage an ongoing pipeline of prospects, that have a clearly defined target outcome and value.
Personal Specification
We expect you to meet most of these criteria. However, we don’t expect you to meet every point and welcome applicants with transferrable skills and an ability to apply themselves in a new context.
Essential
- Proven experience securing fundraising income. Experience in corporate partnerships, community fundraising or events is preferred, although experience in other fundraising disciplines (such as trusts and foundations, major donors or individual giving) will also be considered.
- Excellent relationship and account management, networking and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire audiences and build and maintain strong partnerships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling fundraising proposals and deliver persuasive presentations.
- Ability to tailor your communications to a wide range of businesses, community organisations and individuals across a variety of formats and channels (phone, email, in person, public speaking, presentations, meetings).
- Ability to identify and develop creative fundraising opportunities that maximise income and supporter engagement.
- Strong research and prospecting skills, with the ability to identify and prioritise new opportunities.
- Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks and workload and the ability to monitor opportunities arising.
- Excellent IT, numeracy and analytical skills.
Desirable
- Proven experience in a relevant business, not-for-profit, social enterprises/start-ups or charity setting with a proven track record of securing income or partnerships from corporates and/or community and events.
- Experience developing bespoke sponsorship, partnership or fundraising proposals and solutions for businesses and community groups.
- A solid understanding of modern fundraising techniques, including digital engagement and interaction.
- Experience and/or knowledge of CRM systems, preferably Donorfy.
- Knowledge of Fundraising Regulations and best practice, Data Protection and GDPR.
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting a large national children’s charity in their search for a New Partnerships Manager (12 month FTC).
Salary: £31,600 – £36,600
Location: London – hybrid, minimum one day per week in the office
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 12-month fixed term
Closing date: 28 August 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious Corporate Partnerships team, identifying and securing high-value partnerships that generate vital income and support children across the UK.
You will manage your own pipeline of opportunities worth £50,000–£200,000, while supporting senior colleagues on larger strategic opportunities worth up to £4.5 million.
Key responsibilities:
- Build and manage a pipeline of corporate prospects, taking opportunities from research through to pitch and negotiation.
- Develop compelling proposals and build strong relationships with senior decision-makers.
- Support larger strategic opportunities and contribute towards the team’s income targets.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, business development or a similar relationship-led role.
- A track record of developing new business opportunities and securing or supporting high-value partnerships.
- Excellent relationship-building, communication and writing skills, with a proactive and organised approach.
This is a great opportunity to join a large national children’s charity at an exciting time for their corporate fundraising programme, with the scope to build your own pipeline and help shape future partnerships.
Applications close: 28 August 2026. To apply, please email your CV to .
Applications will be reviewed against the requirements of the role, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the next stage of the process.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics
Our Brand and Marketing team is looking for a creative, strategic, and proactive B2B Marketing Manager (12-month fixed-term contract – maternity cover) to help grow awareness of the Trust among key delivery, referral and employer partners, ultimately increasing engagement with young people and supporting positive education, employment and training outcomes.
Working as part of a team of managers, you will lead the development and delivery of targeted marketing strategies that strengthen our relationships with partners and position the Trust as a trusted and impactful organisation within the sector. Your work will focus on increasing awareness of our services through partner and employer networks, using a blend of digital and traditional channels to reach professionals and organisations that support young people into opportunities and sustainable outcomes.
You will collaborate closely with our in-house creative services team to commission and review high-quality, partner-facing content, and use data and insight to continuously improve performance. You will also play a key role in identifying new opportunities to grow and deepen partnerships, including employer engagement activity that helps create pathways to employment for young people, ensuring our approach aligns with and supports our EDI strategy.
This role is perfect for you if you are confident using a range of marketing skills, including digital channels and campaigns, to engage professional audiences and generate referrals. You will have a strong understanding of the B2B marketing communications mix, knowing how to select the right channels and messages to influence and motivate partner organisations, employers and stakeholders.
It is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to embed our new name and brand. While this role is a maternity cover position, it comes at a period of significant opportunity, with a number of exciting new projects and initiatives in development. As such, we are looking for a self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership of new projects, driving them forward with confidence, and communicating progress, opportunities and impact effectively across the wider organisation.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact during a key period, contributing to high-profile activity as we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2026 while helping shape and deliver the next phase of our growth and engagement strategy.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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PIN is an international non-governmental organisation providing humanitarian assistance, supporting human rights, and driving sustainable development in more than 30 countries worldwide.
In the UK, we are planning to launch the One World Film Festival as well as our flagship education programme, One World in Schools. Through this programme, young people develop greater awareness of global issues, build empathy and understanding of different lived experiences, and strengthen their ability to question information, bias, and narratives.Through innovative educational resources, school partnerships, and film-based learning, One World connects students with real-world challenges and solutions from around the globe.
About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial and relationship-focused Partnerships & Engagement Manager to lead the development of new income streams from philanthropists and the wider public.
This is an exciting opportunity to build and grow a fundraising portfolio that will support One World in Schools in the UK, while also generating funding for PIN’s broader humanitarian and development programmes internationally.
The successful candidate will cultivate and steward major donors, develop compelling fundraising propositions, and identify innovative ways to engage supporters with the impact of our work. They will also play a leading role in establishing and delivering the organisation’s One World engagement strategy, leveraging film screenings, festivals, partnerships, and events to strengthen stakeholder engagement and create new fundraising opportunities.
We welcome applications from candidates both within and outside the charity sector. If you have experience in sales, business development, marketing, client relationship management, partnerships, or other commercial roles and believe you have transferable skills relevant to fundraising and stakeholder engagement, we encourage you to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a track record of building relationships, influencing decision-makers, and generating income or support for a cause, product, or service.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Income Generation
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Develop and implement a fundraising strategy focused on securing support from philanthropists, trusts, and members of the public.
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Build and manage a pipeline of prospective major donors and philanthropic partners.
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Create meaningful supporter journeys that deepen engagement and encourage long-term giving.
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Develop compelling cases for support and fundraising materials that communicate the impact of One World in Schools and PIN’s global programmes.
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Work closely with programme colleagues to translate programme outcomes into engaging donor propositions.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
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Build and maintain relationships with influential stakeholders, ambassadors, supporters, and partners who can advance fundraising objectives.
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Represent PIN at networking events, donor meetings, conferences, and public engagements.
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Develop opportunities for strategic partnerships with organisations, institutions, and individuals aligned with One World’s mission.
One World Engagement Strategy
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Lead the development and implementation of the fundraising stakeholder engagement strategy for One World engagement strategy in the UK.
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Identify opportunities to use documentary film and storytelling as tools for audience engagement, awareness raising, donor cultivation, and fundraising.
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Support OWIS UK Coordinator to build relationships with filmmakers, cultural institutions, schools, venues, and festival partners.
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Plan and deliver film screenings, events, and related engagement activities that support fundraising and stakeholder development goals.
Communications & Collaboration
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Work closely with staff from PIN UK staff as well as PIN’s international offices to develop engaging fundraising campaigns and donor communications.
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Build partnerships with marketing and media channels.
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Monitor fundraising performance, analyse results, and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Maintain accurate donor records and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and GDPR requirements.
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
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Demonstrated success in cultivating and managing stakeholder relationships.
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Ability to develop compelling fundraising or sales propositions and cases for support.
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Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Commitment to humanitarian, development, education, and social justice values.
Desirable
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Experience working with philanthropic and corporate networks in the UK.
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Experience of fundraising for international development, humanitarian, education, or cultural organisations.
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Understanding of fundraising principles and good practice in the UK.
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Experience using storytelling, events, cultural engagement, or creative content to build relationships with supporters and drive fundraising outcomes.
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Knowledge of documentary film, film festivals, cultural engagement, or arts-based fundraising.
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Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising data management.
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Based in London.
What We Offer
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The opportunity to help shape and grow an innovative fundraising function with significant potential for impact.
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A chance to support transformative educational programmes in the UK and life-changing humanitarian and development work globally.
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A collaborative and mission-driven international organisation.
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Professional development opportunities and engagement with global programmes and partners.
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Work from home and flexible working hours.
We are locally-led and present in hard-to-reach areas helping people recover from crisis and build more inclusive and climate resilient societies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Role
The role will support Just a Drop’s fundraising growth, across a variety of functions and systems, with a focus on generating new business, inspiring continued support for our sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene programmes worldwide.
Just a Drop is an international development charity working to bring safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education to communities in need, transforming lives. Our safe water projects have benefitted over 1.9 million people since we began in 1998.
We’re looking for a confident, positive self-starter, motivated to take the initiative across a varied and interesting workload. Working in the highly committed and professional Fundraising and Communications team, the Business Development Manager will provide support to the team and take responsibility for certain areas of work.
The role is an important and valued role within the organisation, which will make a huge impact on our development. Over the past three years, we’ve seen real growth, and forecast further growth in the years to come.
This is a great opportunity at a positive, professional, and passionate organisation making a real difference to people’s lives.
Job Description
- Continue the focus on securing new corporate business for Just a Drop:
- Winning, negotiating, and delivering new business partnerships; and meeting sales/fundraising targets
- Providing relevant research; supporting outreach; preparing pitches and presentations; and attending meetings
- Contribute to proposals to trusts and foundations, supporting the Head of Fundraising and Communications and managing our pipeline and funder records on Salesforce
- Provide support for Just a Drop events, particularly our annual Golf Day (September), World Travel Market (November), and Travel United Cup event (May)
- Represent Just a Drop at industry events, networking opportunities, conferences, and partner events, building relationships with potential supporters, corporate contacts, and sector stakeholders
- Support the effective management and development of Just a Drop’s Salesforce system (Flow)
- Attend occasional evening and out-of-office events where required, to support relationship building and charity visibility, acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Just a Drop’s mission and impact
- Provide support across the Fundraising and Communications team, across a range of tasks, helping us to grow our income
- Keep up to date with fundraising trends, emerging funding opportunities and sector best practice, sharing ideas that help Just a Drop continue to grow
- Any other duties relevant to the role
Person Specification
Experience and skills:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a fundraising/sales role
- Excellent writing skills, with an ability to create compelling proposals and communications
- Ability to research, identify, and engage prospective supporters
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce would be desirable
- Experience of using Canva would be desirable
Personal attributes:
- Motivated, with a flexible attitude to working on a variety of projects and different areas
- An ability to use initiative, a self-starter, with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Confidence representing an organisation externally and building professional relationships
- Strong organisational and workload management skills
- Positive and friendly outlook
- Able to undertake occasional travel, with out-of-hours work
Just a Drop brings sustainable safe water, sanitation and hygiene projects to communities, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help grow partnerships that bring joy to seriously ill children.
Rays of Sunshine is looking for a confident, ambitious and relationship-led Corporate Partnerships Manager to help manage and grow a portfolio of valued corporate supporters.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of growth and transformation, as we deliver our new five-year strategy and continue to build long-term partnerships that make a real difference to seriously ill children and their families.
As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional stewardship across a portfolio of established and strategic corporate partnerships. You will develop tailored partnership plans, deepen engagement, increase income and secure sustainable, multi-year support.
The role will be approximately 70% focused on managing and growing existing partnerships and 30% focused on developing new business opportunities through warm introductions, established pipelines and collaboration with colleagues. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, wider Fundraising Team, Communications, Services and Events colleagues to ensure partners receive an excellent experience and feel connected to the impact of their support.
You will lead on partnership stewardship, employee fundraising, volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, impact reporting, renewal conversations and partnership growth. You will also help identify opportunities for corporate partners to engage with challenge events, special events, public fundraising campaigns and Wish Community experiences.
We are looking for someone with strong relationship management skills, experience achieving fundraising or commercial income targets, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You will be organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities, with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating meaningful partnerships.
Rays of Sunshine has recently been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting our positive, values-led culture and commitment to supporting our people.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community



