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RISE Overview
RISE(Reimagining the Industry to Support Equality) accelerates equality for workers across global supply chains through collaboration with business, workers’ reps, women’s organizations and trade associations. Grounded in the real experiences and priorities of workers, RISE creates value at multiple levels. At the factory level, our data-driven programs achieve life-changing results for women and men workers. For businesses navigating a rapidly evolving global context, our work strengthens resilience, performance, and sustainability. Beyond the workplace, we engage with industry and public policymakers to promote dignified, equitable workplaces and inclusive local economies and communities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
RISE is now seeking a full-time Fundraising Manager to help deliver its fundraising strategy. RISE has a mixed funding model and receives funding from the private sector, philanthropic and corporate foundations, bilateral agencies, and potentially, multilateral institutions. This role will play a pivotal role in executing the fundraising strategy, focusing on proposal development, donor engagement, and day-to-day delivery of fundraising activities.
We are looking for a hands-on, results-driven team member who can turn ideas into actionable proposals, manage multiple workstreams, and follow through to completion. The successful candidate will share RISE’s commitment to advancing equality for women workers in global supply chains and will help scale our impact through sustained, year-on-year income growth.
Location: London, UK; New York City or Washington, DC, USA (remote work around these locations will be considered)
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: NY or DC $104,099; London £63,147
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of a highly matrixed team, effective collaboration across other team functions and particularly with in-country teams and program managers will be critical to success. The Fundraising Manager will report to the Associate Director, Partnerships.
The role includes the following specific responsibilities. These may evolve as priorities are established:
Proposal and Concept Development
- Translate RISE’s strategy into compelling and fundable project proposals and concept notes.
- Lead the day-to-day coordination of proposal development, including drafting project narratives, developing logical frameworks or theories of change, and ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
- Lead or coordinate the preparation of proposal budgets in collaboration with finance colleagues.
- Develop and maintain high-quality fundraising and communication materials.
- Work with the wider RISE team to maintain an active and healthy grant pipeline.
Donor Engagement
- Support the expansion of RISE’s donor base by identifying and pursuing new prospects, particularly among philanthropic foundations, corporate foundations, and bilateral donors.
- Maintain regular communication with current and potential donors, ensuring they are informed and engaged in RISE’s work.
- Support donor outreach and pitch preparation, working closely with RISE leadership and subject matter experts.
- Keep the team informed with up-to-date donor intelligence and funding opportunities.
Fundraising Planning and Coordination
- Implement and operationalize the fundraising and partnership strategy, ensuring effective follow-through on agreed priorities and activities through clear annual workplans developed in collaboration with the Associate Director, Partnerships.
- Contribute insights and lessons learned from day-to-day implementation to inform periodic strategy reviews and planning discussions.
- Drive operational excellence by ensuring systems, tools, and processes for fundraising are efficient and up to date.
EXPERIENCE
- 8–10 years of relevant professional experience, including successful track record in developing and winning grants.
- Proven ability to translate strategic direction into actionable plans and high-quality deliverables.
- Strong writing skills, with experience developing concepts, proposals, and budgets for complex, multi-year projects.
- Good understanding of gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and the private sector’s role in achieving the SDGs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of international donor trends and existing networks across foundations, corporate donors, and governments.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams and cultures.
- Fluent in English (other languages an asset).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
- Commitment to RISE’s core values of agency, inclusion, and collaboration.
REPORTING
The Manager will report to the Associate Director, Partnerships, and work closely with the Leadership team, Country and Program Managers.
APPLICATION
· Candidates who wish to apply are requested to submit the following documents:
o Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role, including
o Current CV
To empower women workers, embed gender equality in business practice and catalyze systems change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Manager - Future Fund Programme
THE KINGS FUND
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£48,905 - £58,402 per annum + benefits (salary range will increase in January)
For over a century, The King’s Fund has worked to improve people’s health and care. We tackle the thorniest questions facing our health and care system, and in turn society. We do this through our research, analysis and insight; leadership and organisational development with health and care leaders; convening and events; and partnering with others. With bold thinking for better health, we’re on a mission to inspire hope and confidence that we can create a world where everyone lives a healthy life.
Shape the Future of Innovation in Health and Care
This is a unique opportunity to join The King’s Fund and help shape the future of innovation, digital transformation, and AI preparedness in a mission-driven organisation.
We are looking for a talented and adaptable Project Manager to support the next phase of our Future Fund programme, a strategic initiative launched in autumn 2023 to explore how emerging technologies and new ways of working can enhance our relevance, impact, and internal capability.
The Future Fund is central to how The King’s Fund positions itself for the future. It’s about more than technology, it’s about fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and human-centred innovation across the organisation.
About the role
As Project Manager, you will:
- Lead the day-to-day project management of the Future Fund programme, coordinating across multiple workstreams.
- Support the delivery of key projects, including our headline initiative on AI, digital and leadership.
- Facilitate workshops, innovation sprints, and co-creation sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with our Technical Lead for AI and Automation to embed insight-led experimentation across the Fund.
- Develop governance, reporting, and evaluation frameworks to ensure accountability and learning.
- Help build a community of practice to support digital and AI capability across the organisation
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguous, multi-stakeholder environments, and who brings a mix of project management expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.
About You:
- We’re looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in project management
- Is confident working across teams and engaging diverse stakeholders
- Brings strong organisational and communication skills
- Is curious, collaborative, and comfortable with complexity
- Has experience or interest in AI, digital tools, or emerging technologies.
Why join us?
The King’s Fund is an independent think tank working to improve people’s health and care in England. We combine research, policy, leadership development, and practical support to help shape a system that is compassionate, equitable, and future-ready.
This role offers the chance to be part of a programme that is helping us evolve how we work, how we lead, and how we support change across the health and care system.
Interviews plan to take place: 6 January 2026.
The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.
The Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Staff are expected to work a minimum of 40% from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer.
Employee benefits & values
Cycle to work scheme, Employee assistance programme, Enhanced pension, Health & wellness benefits, Hybrid working, Published gender paygap
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Join Isabel Hospice as our new Senior Philanthropy Manager and play a leading role in shaping the future of our high-value fundraising.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to lead and inspire our Philanthropy Team, driving income from corporate partners, charitable trusts and foundations, and major donors.
You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on relationship management, developing long-term, meaningful relationships that help ensure every person in eastern Hertfordshire receives the compassionate end-of-life care they deserve.
Working closely with senior leaders, trustees, and colleagues across the hospice, you’ll lead by example: crafting compelling proposals, inspiring engagement, and ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to the impact of their support.
About you
You’ll be a confident, emotionally intelligent leader with a proven track record of securing significant income and building trusted partnerships. You’ll bring creativity, warmth, and the ability to motivate others, both your team and your supporters.
You’ll also have:
- Experience leading high-performing fundraising teams and delivering ambitious income targets
- Excellent relationship management and influencing skills at a senior level
- Strong strategic and organisational ability, with a collaborative mindset
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- A deep commitment to the mission and values of Isabel Hospice
- A driving licence and own car
What we offer
- A supportive, values-led environment where your work truly matters
- The opportunity to shape and grow high-value fundraising at a respected local charity
- The chance to make a tangible difference to local families when they need it most
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Refer a friend bonus
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a prominent national charity on a fantastic Corporate Partnerships – New Business Lead position. This is a pivotal leadership role within the Relationship Fundraising team — one that blends strategy, innovation, and purpose.
About the Role
As the Corporate Partnerships - New Business Lead, you will:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team of three to deliver transformational corporate partnerships.
- Develop and deliver a bold new business strategy to grow income.
- Identify, negotiate, and secure six- and seven-figure partnerships.
- Build a robust, strategically aligned pipeline of corporate prospects.
- Work collaboratively with Partnership Management, Philanthropy, Trusts, and Institutional teams to drive team culture and seamless partner experience.
- Contribute to organisational projects and innovations that attract new corporate funding and deliver measurable impact.
About You
You’re a confident leader with a track record of winning high-value corporate partnerships and driving growth through creativity and collaboration. You’ll bring:
- Proven experience in securing six and seven-figure corporate partnerships.
- Strong leadership and line management skills, with a passion for developing others.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Experience in setting and managing income and expenditure budgets.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and financial reporting skills.
What’s on Offer
· Location: London (Hybrid)
· Salary: circa £55,000
· Contract: Permanent, 4 or 5 days/week
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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At Naomi House & Jacksplace, every partnership helps us bring comfort, expert care and joy to seriously ill children and young adults aged 0-35 years old. #we support around 600 families each year to access our extensive hospice services, from play therapy, to respite support, to end of life care - but we know more families and young adults need us.
We're on an amibitious journey to Reach More and Do More - and we're looking for a dynamic Senior Fundraiser (Corporate Partnerships) to help lead the way.
This is not just another fundraising role. It's a chance to join us at a time we are shaping the future of corporate giving at the hospices - inspiring businesses to make a real difference, while ensuring every existing partner feels valued, engaged and proud to stand beside us.
As a key member of our passionate fundraising team, you'll co-lead our corporate partnerships strategy - driving both the growth of new, high-value relationships and the nurturing of long-term, transformational partnerships.
You'll blend strategic thinking with hands -on relationship management, working across Hampshire & the IOW, Wilsthire, Dorset, Surrey, Berkshire and West Sussex. From developing innovative proposals to creating inspiring engagement plans, you'll bring creativity, professionalism, and purpose to everything you do.
Our Corporate Partners are varied; they range in size, sector, income and location, but they have one joint thing in common, raising money to help our hospices. You will work with varied stakeholders, from CEO's to Office Administrators, meeting partners face to face to inspire income generation activities and to increase the impact of the partnership.
Yor goal: to maximise corporate income through exceptional stewardship, compelling storytelling, and a shared belief in the power of partnership.
Why join us?
At Naomi House & Jacksplace, you'll find more than a job - you'll find a purpose. You'll join a supportive, ambitious team that believes in the power of compassion and collaboration. Every conversation you have, every partnership you nuture, and every pound you raise will help us reach more families and do more life-enhancing work.
Key Responsibilities:
- To co-lead our corporate partnerships strategy — driving both the growth of new, high-value and transformational relationships and the nurturing of long term, and local partnership.
- To blend strategic thinking with hands-on relationship management, working across Hampshire & the IOW, Wiltshire, Dorset, Surrey, Berkshire and West Sussex.
- Developing innovative proposals to creating inspiring engagement plans, bringing creativity, professionalism, and purpose to everything you do.
- Working with varied stakeholders, from CEOs to Office Administrators, meeting partners face to face to inspire income generation activities and to increase the impact of the partnership.
- To maximise corporate income through exceptional stewardship, compelling storytelling, and a shared belief in the power of partnership.
- Inspire and grow corporate partnerships — expertly manage and deepen existing relationships while identifying and securing exciting new opportunities.
- To deliver excellent stewardship — ensuring every partner feels recognised, connected, and motivated to increase their impact.
- Lead creative pitches and proposals — develop sponsorship packages and partnership concepts that align with our mission and deliver measurable results.
- Drive strategic new business — network, prospect, and engage with purpose to bring in high-value, long-term supporters.
- Champion collaboration — work with fundraising, events, marketing, and supporter services to ensure every partnership shines and every supporter journey is seamless.
- Monitor and celebrate success — build out reports on progress, measure outcomes, and share achievements that demonstrate the difference we’re making together.
Skills, Experience and Benefits:
- Proven success in corporate, major donor or partnerships fundraising (2+ years preferred) or proven transferable relationship management.
- Exceptional communication skills — confident presenting, pitching, and writing with impact.
- A creative, proactive mindset — always spotting new opportunities and turning ideas into action.
- Experience managing four to five-figure partnerships with skill and care.
- You will be enthusiastic about the power of data, utilising data capture on our CRM to move analytical and data driven decisions to make the most of each new opportunity
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- A desire to work as part of the wider fundraising team to reach ambitious targets.
- The ability to balance strategy and delivery — building for the long-term while achieving immediate and daily results.
- A full driving licence and willingness to travel across the region, working some weekend and evening hours to cover events and key partner’s meetings.
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising is desirable.
Salary circa £30,000 p.a. depending on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package which includes flexible working options, 28-days holiday, group pension scheme, life assurance, HSF Health cash plan, blue light discount and opportunities for professional development and growth and working in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) and asked to provide satisfactory references covering the last 5 years.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Naomi House & Jacksplace are an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and strive to support candidates with additional needs during the interview process. If you require any accommodations or adjustments, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment experience.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Our Mission is to always provide outstanding care for children, young adults and families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Development Manager to lead the growth of a corporate partnerships programme, securing new business and developing high-value, long-term relationships that generate income and enhance brand visibility.
This is a hybrid role with 1 - 2 days a week in the London office.
The Charity
An incredible health charity devoted to supporting families with the resources to be together at truly crucial times. Youd be joining a passionate team, offering some fantastic benefits including but not limited to, family friendly policies, 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off and a bonus day in December, season ticket loan and a commitment to development and training.
The Role
Corporate Fundraising and New Business Development
- Develop and implement a strategy to grow corporate income, focusing on new business and long-term high-value partnership opportunities.
- Produce high-quality, pitch-ready proposals, presentations and decks, collaborating with the Communications and
Marketing Team.
Relationship Management and Stewardship
- Collaborate with the Senior Partnerships Officer to ensure excellent account management of mid-level corporate partners.
- Support with cultivating key individuals (e.g. major donors, trustees, senior volunteers Fundraising Development Board Members) who can make introductions or influence support.
Management and Reporting
-Line manage, coach and support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer and the P/T Corporate Officer.
The Candidate
Proven track record of personally securing new five and six-figure corporate partnerships or equivalent high-value business
development deals within the last 1-2 years.
Proven experience in writing and designing compelling, tailored funding proposals and pitch decks that have secured high-value
donations and Charity of the Year partnerships of 50,000 and above.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with both corporate and philanthropic audiences.
Proven experience in working with and stewarding major donors, using a tailored, strategic approach to secure high-level income
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Hybrid working - London based: 1-2 days/week in Head Office and occasional travel external meetings
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Are you an experienced, passionate, creative fundraiser with a proven track record in a corporate fundraising environment of securing new income from corporate partners and managing five and six-figure partnerships.
If so, join St Giles as our Partnerships Manager where, as part of the Voluntary Fundraising Team, you will help us to deliver an ambitious new voluntary strategy for 2026- 2029 and to oversee maintaining, growing and renewing our income from corporate partnerships.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will contribute to and implement a three-year Corporate Fundraising Strategy with ambition to raise £1million annually, this will include managing a Corporate Partnership Assistant and implementing effective processes, data management and procedures across the team. We will also count on you to deliver exceptional account management, meet agreed partnership objectives on programme impact, income, communications and engagement and to provide excellent stewardship to increase value of partnerships, with a 70% renewal rate of partnerships.
Expanding and improving the ways in which we work with corporates to include event sponsorship, payroll giving, volunteering and other relevant non-financial support is also a key aspect of this role, as are developing an engaging and effective volunteering and challenge events programme and developing excellent, high-quality applications, presentations, and pitches to drive high-value and sustainable multi-year income.
What we are looking for
- Database management experience
- Experience devising, planning and implementing fundraising strategies
- A good understanding of fundraising best practice and regulations, including Fundraising Regulator guidelines, GDPR and data protection
- The ability to think strategically and develop innovative ideas to help us stand out to our existing and new donors
- Advanced IT skills – Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint (essential) and Canva
- Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, verbal and written
Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment
To apply, please visit our website.
Closing date - Friday, 12th December 2025 at 9.00am
Interview date - Friday, 19th December 2025
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
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Corporate Account Lead x2 (Account Management & New Business)
We are looking for two ambitious, relationship-driven fundraisers to join our growing Corporate Partnerships Team. These exciting roles will help shape the future of corporate fundraising building powerful partnerships, unlocking transformational support, and driving vital income for world-leading patient care.
Positions:
- Corporate Account Lead (Account Management)
- Corporate New Business Lead (Prospecting & Acquisition)
Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (minimum two days per week in the office)
Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (30 hours considered)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 4 January 2026 (we may close early if sufficient applications are received).
About the roles
Corporate Account Lead (Account Management)
As our Corporate Account Lead, you’ll nurture and grow a dynamic portfolio of influential corporate partners ensuring every collaboration is meaningful, impactful, and strategically aligned with our ambitious vision.
You’ll be the trusted go-to for our partners, delivering best-in-class stewardship, creative campaigns, compelling impact reports, and opportunities that excite staff at every level. Your work will strengthen long-term relationships, maximise income, and inspire businesses to champion our mission year after year. This is a key role for someone who loves building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning great ideas into real-world impact.
Corporate New Business Lead (Prospecting & Acquisition)
As our Corporate New Business Lead, you’ll focus on generating new strategic partnerships seeking out exciting prospects, crafting persuasive pitches, and inspiring companies to invest in pioneering healthcare innovation.
From targeted research and bold outreach to delivering powerful presentations, you’ll lead the way in recruiting businesses who want to support breakthrough cancer research, children’s care, and world-leading hospital facilities. This role is perfect for someone with a natural flair for sales, sector awareness, and the drive to unlock game-changing new partnerships.
About you
Whether your strengths lie in nurturing existing partnerships or generating new ones, you will be:
Essential Skills & Experience (for both roles)
- A confident relationship-builder with experience in corporate partnerships or business development
- Proven experience in corporate partnerships, sales, or business development
- Skilled at communicating, influencing and presenting to senior stakeholders
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities at pace
- Insight-driven, strategic, and motivated to deliver measurable results
- Passionate about healthcare and inspired by the opportunity to drive life-changing impact
- Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across teams
- Excellent relationship-building and account management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Confident working with budgets, KPIs and income targets
Desirable:
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Donorfy/Salesforce)
- Understanding of the Cambridge/East Anglia business community
- Charity sector experience
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for both roles.
In return
This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:
- Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off (increases to 29 days after 2 years)
- Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
- On-site Leisure Centre
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Other roles you may have experience in include Corporate Partnerships, Account Management, Business Development, Fundraising, Client Relationship Management, B2B Sales, Partnership Development, Bid Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, CSR & ESG Partnerships, or New Business roles.
PLEASE NOTE: These roles are being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is Suffolk’s nature charity. We’re working for a Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant, and where people and wildlife can thrive together. To help us grow our impact in this critical decade for nature, we’re looking for a Senior Business Partnerships Officer to join our Philanthropy and Engagement team.
This role will lead on managing and growing a portfolio of corporate partners, as well as developing new business relationships that generate vital income for wildlife across the county. You will build strong, long-term partnerships with businesses of all sizes, providing excellent account management, thoughtful stewardship and clear, compelling communication about the difference their support makes. You will be responsible for securing new partnerships, sponsorships and corporate donations, working to agreed targets and using your networking and negotiation skills to open doors and close opportunities.
You will work closely with our Partnerships Manager and colleagues across Communications and Finance to develop engaging opportunities for business support, such as membership and sponsorship packages, Wild Work and wellbeing days, events and campaigns. You will also support community fundraising activity, helping local groups, organisations and individuals to raise funds and awareness for Suffolk’s wildlife. In everything you do, you will champion the Trust’s values and ensure partners receive a professional, positive and inspiring experience.
We are looking for someone with experience in corporate partnerships, business development or fundraising, who is confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including at senior level. You will be a strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, comfortable presenting to external audiences, preparing proposals and reporting on impact. You will be organised, proactive and data-literate, able to manage a busy workload, maintain accurate records and work effectively with Microsoft 365 and CRM systems.
A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends are essential. In return, you’ll join a friendly, committed team and play a key role in helping businesses invest in nature, support their communities and secure a wilder, more resilient future for Suffolk.
The role is a 12-month fixed-term position working three days a week (to be discussed at interview). Our standard working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please note there may be some evening and weekend working (time of in lieu). The starting salary will be up to £18,750.00 per annum (FTE £31,250.00).
To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Thursday 04 December 2025. The application process will include uploading a CV and optional cover letter.
The interviews are planned for Tuesday 09 December 2025 at our Head Office Brooke House in Ashbocking. Please indicate on the application your availability for interview (between 9:30am and 4:00pm).
Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays, FTE), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Fundraiser
Location: Kensington, London (minimum three days per week in the office)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed term (hopefully to be made permanent.)
Hours: Core hours 10am–6pm. 5 days a week during the busy times, 4 days a week after the performance season. 2 weeks closure over Christmas (apply quickly) Some evening and weekend work required.
Opera Holland Park is seeking a confident and purposeful Corporate Fundraiser to join our Development team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of London’s most distinctive cultural organisations, helping to grow and nurture relationships with a wide range of corporate partners.
You’ll bring energy, creativity, and intelligence to the role, identifying new partnership opportunities, managing existing relationships, and delivering excellent stewardship. With a strong pipeline of prospects already in place, we’re looking for someone who can make the most of it.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Development, you’ll take responsibility for developing and managing Opera Holland Park’s corporate partnerships programme. This includes identifying new sponsors and partners, securing support for productions and events, and deepening relationships with existing supporters. You’ll also manage hospitality and venue hire partnerships, working closely with colleagues across production, marketing, and senior leadership to deliver value and impact for every partner.
Key responsibilities
- Secure headline sponsorships and partnerships for productions, events, and community programmes.
- Identify, research, and approach potential corporate prospects aligned with our mission and values.
- Develop compelling proposals, sponsorship packages, and partnership collateral.
- Manage and steward existing corporate partners, ensuring the delivery of all benefits and recognition.
- Negotiate and manage venue hire and hospitality partnerships, working with production and marketing colleagues.
- Plan and deliver corporate events and activations, ensuring high-quality experiences for guests and partners.
- Maintain accurate financial and contact records via the Spektrix fundraising database.
- Work closely with the Board and Development team to identify and leverage new opportunities.
About you
You’ll be an experienced corporate partnerships professional. You’ll have the confidence to create and pitch new opportunities, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a creative, solutions-focused approach to income generation.
You’ll bring:
- Experience in philanthropic corporate partnerships.
- The ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for tailoring messages to different audiences.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events as required.
- A collaborative approach, balanced with the confidence to work independently.
Why join us?
Opera Holland Park is a vibrant, welcoming, and creative organisation with a clear sense of purpose: to share outstanding opera with as many people as possible. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team where ideas are encouraged, initiative is valued, and success is shared.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive. As Business Development Manager, you’ll grow corporate partnerships that deliver life-saving care.
Business Development Manager
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p/a, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid – Home working with Thursdays in our Central London office
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive, no matter where they are born. But in many low-income countries, too many lives are still lost to a curable disease. At World Child Cancer, we are committed to changing this reality. We partner with hospitals across Africa and Asia to improve early diagnosis, strengthen healthcare systems, remove barriers to treatment and ensure children and their families receive the holistic support they need to survive and thrive.
About the role
This is a newly created and high-impact role, perfect for someone who wants to build and drive a corporate fundraising programme with ambition. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will shape our corporate income strategy, identify exciting new business opportunities, and cultivate high-value, multi-year partnerships that accelerate our mission.
Your work will open doors, build brand visibility and unlock support from companies who want to make a measurable difference to children facing cancer across the world. A significant part of the role will be to develop new business.
What you’ll do
· Lead the development of World Child Cancer’s corporate fundraising portfolio, unearthing and securing new six- and seven-figure partners
· Develop strategic plans and a compelling suite of partnership opportunities, benefits and supporter engagement products
· Proactively engage with and cultivate relationships with new donors and steward existing funders.
· Attend key networking and industry events to build visibility and pipeline
· Work collaboratively to create powerful proposals, cases for support and investment-ready budgets
What we’re looking for
We’re searching for someone experienced in corporate fundraising, who cares about our mission, is proactive, confident and experienced in developing new business.
You’ll bring:
- A successful track record in high-value business development or corporate fundraising, including securing six-figure, multi-year support
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability and confidence to interact with new and existing companies
- Experience of successfully developing cultivation plans to engage new funders
- Ability to research and identify potential new funders
- Ability to translate complex programme detail into compelling pitches, proposals and reports
- Ability to help develop and report on project budgets
- Experience to multi-task and prioritise efficiently
- A collaborative and proactive mindset, and ability to work on own initiative
- A commitment to improving the lives of children with cancer globally
- Understanding of project management
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, ambitious and supportive team with a proven track record and the scope to grow. With corporate fundraising still an under-developed income stream at World Child Cancer, there is a genuine opportunity to make your mark, influence strategy, and see the impact of your work on children and families around the world.
Terms of employment:
- Generous 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + an additional day at Christmas
- Hybrid working with flexibility
· Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in the office in London, on Thursdays
If you want your work to matter and want to help drive life-changing progress in childhood cancer survival, this could be the role for you.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the “essential” criteria in the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a passionate, experienced fundraiser looking for a new challenge? Do you have strong partnerships and trusts experience, but also a good understanding of developing individual giving journeys? Are you excited by the opportunity to manage a new fundraising programme in a small, growing organisation? Then this might be just the role for you.
We are looking for an ambitious and proactive Senior Fundraising Manager to build on our past fundraising activity, diversifying income streams and nurturing new and existing partnerships with industry. In this role, you will also develop our member donations income stream and maximise our fundraising potential with the wider public, including patients and families with experience of intensive care. Working closely with the Head of Communications and Membership Engagement, you will contribute to shaping the fundraising strategy to support our new and enhanced organisational strategy and brand strategy.
Working closely with other members of the senior management team, including the Head of Sponsorship and Events, you will help develop relationships with industry for the long term and in relation to our yearly State of the Art Congress, aimed at the intensive care community.
You’ll have a strong track record in building and managing partnerships, securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations, and delivering successful fundraising campaigns. You will be a strategic thinker, confident communicator, and relationship-builder who is motivated by making a difference. Able to juggle both management and hands-on, operational activities, you’ll be keen to get stuck in and make a difference.
You will sit in a small, dynamic and supportive team also responsible for communications and membership engagement, and you’ll work with closely with them to integrate fundraising messages within our broader communications. You will also have a dotted line to other key teams within the organisation, in a matrix-style working set-up.
As an organisation, we have just reviewed our organisational strategy under the leadership of our new CEO, which means a lot of exciting developments are afoot needing additional funding. As part of this growth, we will be growing our offer for patients and families, which will have strong links to the fundraising strategy you will help manage.
Job title: Partnerships Manager
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
2wish Cymru and 2wish:
2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.
We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under in Wales. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of the families, so they don't have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.
Context of role:
2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are an All-Wales charity providing immediate casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
Purpose of role:
This is exciting time to join the 2wish team as we continue to expand our services across England that will see us deepening our presence in England. We’re looking for someone who can seek out and build great partnerships, cultivate and manage large corporate donors whose values align with ours and help raise brand awareness. Someone who can proactively generate new and repeat business and enjoys networking and building relationships with both corporate sponsors and high net worth donors.
Main duties:
Team Leadership
- Line manage the Corporate Fundraiser and Events Coordinator, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight.
Partnership Development
- Identify and secure strategic partnerships to grow annual and long-term income.
- Develop and implement innovative and creative approaches to overcome challenges in generating funding and building partnerships.
- Lead stewardship and engagement of corporate supporters, including creating tailored plans and activities to maintain strong relationships and encourage long-term support.
Strategic Growth & Awareness
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement strategies to increase funding, raise brand awareness, and expand 2wish’s reach across Wales and England.
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and target relevant leads.
- Plan and deliver tailored events and attend community and industry events to promote 2wish’s services, raise funds, and attract new audiences.
- Identify and recommend networking and speaking opportunities for the CEO and senior team to raise funds, increase awareness, and build strategic connections.
- Manage sponsorship opportunities to promote the charity’s mission and build new relationships.
Planning, Collaboration & Evaluation
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to set income targets, develop financial forecasts, and monitor progress.
- Manage budgets for partnerships activities, ensuring effective use of resources and achievement of fundraising goals.
- Analyse and report on the performance of business development initiatives, including partnerships and events, and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with teams across 2wish, including fundraising and marketing teams, to align partnership goals with the wider organisational strategy.
- Support the development of targeted campaigns in collaboration with fundraising and marketing teams to secure new partnerships.
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may circumstances varied and unpredictable. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
General:
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
- To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
- To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
- To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate
- To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
- Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
- It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
- You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
What we do for you:
Salary: Starting salary of £32,000 per annum.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Normal hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, although alternative hours may be worked with line manager agreement. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.
Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Location: 2wish is currently working with staff to offer a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable.
Additional benefits for our employees:
- An 'Employee Assistance Programme, ' including wellbeing support
- Free parking on 2wish premises
- Free branded 2wish clothing
- An extra annual leave day on your birthday
- Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Paid sick leave
- Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
- Free tickets to UK 2wish events, discounts for family
- Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
- Company mobile phone for performance of duties
- Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
- Reimbursement of work expenses
- Bright Exchange employee discounts
How to apply:
Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video, by email.
Closing date: 9 December 2025
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with their client on a fantastic Partnerships Manager role. This pivotal position involves developing and managing strategic partnerships to generate significant income and extend the organisation’s impact across various sectors in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop a diverse portfolio of mid (£25k+) and high (£50k+) value partnership accounts, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Lead delivery of flagship and ultra-high value partnerships, overseeing specific projects and income streams.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new partnership opportunities through strategic outreach and relationship building.
- Develop tailored proposals, negotiate agreements, and onboard new partners in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
- Cultivate long-term relationships through effective stewardship and ongoing engagement strategies.
- Collaborate with internal teams including fundraising, marketing, programmes, and policy to align partnership objectives and optimise outcomes.
- Track and forecast partnership income and expenditure, managing budgets proactively.
- Stay informed on sector trends and insights, sharing relevant findings to inform strategic decisions.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of prospective partners to contribute to growth and diversification of income.
- Represent the organisation confidently at events and meetings, promoting its mission and partnership success stories.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrable experience working with charity partners across a range of sectors, generating £50k+ in funding.
- Proven ability to manage complex, high-value partnerships with excellent relationship management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage diverse audiences effectively.
- Ability to independently manage workload and stakeholder relationships to achieve results.
- Strategic thinker who can develop impactful proposals and negotiate effectively.
- Knowledge of budgeting, income tracking, and forecasting processes.
- Committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, with the ability to articulate these values.
- Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- (Nice to have: sector-specific knowledge, understanding of fundraising regulations and GDPR, experience with Salesforce or similar databases.)
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £38,000
- Location: Hybrid – Central London
- Opportunity: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives through strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will join a passionate organisation committed to creating long-lasting positive change.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
We’re looking for a Corporate Services Administrator to play a key role in supporting our Corporate Services work. You will be someone who is able to maintain order, craft professional materials, and build positive relationships with colleagues and business partners alike.
Working closely with the Head of Business Development, you’ll ensure the smooth running of our corporate services by managing administrative processes, coordinating training events, and supporting partner engagement. From handling enquiries and maintaining records, to preparing proposals and scheduling meetings, you’ll be at the organisational heart of our corporate facing work.
This role also offers room for creativity: you’ll assist in producing clear, attractive marketing materials, contribute to social media content, and help Lifecentre present a professional, values-led brand to our corporate audiences. It’s a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys combining efficiency with design and communication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



