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Corporate Partnerships Officer

Join us in protecting the Ocean

The Ocean Conservation Trust believes a thriving Ocean is essential for a thriving planet. Through conservation, education and community engagement, we're working to restore Ocean health and inspire people to take action.

We're looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused Corporate Partnerships Officer to help grow our community of business supporters. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fundraising team at a pivotal moment. You'll play a leading role in identifying, securing and developing corporate partnerships that create meaningful environmental impact while delivering real value for our partners.
Whether you're already working in corporate fundraising or come from a sales, business development or account management background, if you enjoy building relationships and creating opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Corporate Partnerships Officer, you'll be responsible for generating sustainable income through the development of long-term corporate relationships. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you'll identify new prospects, develop compelling partnership proposals and deliver exceptional stewardship to existing supporters.

You'll manage the entire partnership journey, from first conversation through to renewal, creating partnerships that benefit both the Ocean Conservation Trust and our corporate supporters. No two days will be the same. One day, you might be pitching to a prospective partner, the next hosting a corporate volunteering event at the National Marine Aquarium or developing an impact report showcasing the difference a partnership has made.

Salary: £27,500–£30,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid - with regular attendance at the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

For further information and to apply: Please head to our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is 9 am, Monday 20th July 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 3rd August 2026.

 We reserve the right to close applications early should we find the right person sooner than expected.

In line with current legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

The OCT operates an Equality and Diversity Policy and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. All applications will be judged solely on merit; however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a national cancer support charity in their search for a Corporate Partnerships Officer.

Epsom, Surrey (Hybrid) | Full Time | £35,000 per annum

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and ambitious charity that provides life-changing support to people affected by cancer across the UK.

They are looking for a relationship-focused fundraiser to help drive the growth of their corporate partnerships programme. Working closely with the Director of Income Generation, Marketing and Communications, the successful candidate will support new business activity while managing and developing a portfolio of valued corporate partners.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of partners, create engaging partnership opportunities and contribute towards ambitious income growth plans. It would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, delivering excellent stewardship and helping corporate supporters maximise their impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of new corporate partnership opportunities.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing corporate partners.
• Deliver excellent stewardship and relationship management.
• Create compelling partnership proposals and presentations.

What They're Looking For

• Experience building and managing external relationships.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience in fundraising, partnerships or account management would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for supporting people affected by cancer.

The charity operates a hybrid working model, with regular attendance at their Epsom office and partner locations. Candidates should be based within London or the South East and able to travel as required.

Apply to Hannah at Harris Hill onto learn more and get the full job pack. Rolling recruitment

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

Corporate Partnerships and Engagement Officer

Location: Kempston (Hybrid working considered)

Salary: £18,700 per annum (£31,166 FTE)

Hours: Part-Time, 3 days per week

About Us

Each year about one thousand seven hundred and fifty people die as a result of road collisions on the UK’s roads. This represents an enormous loss. Each person killed or injured will be someone’s parent, partner, child, a favourite relative or best friend.

At the Road Victims Trust, we help provide effective, personal support to those affected by death or life changing injuries resulting from road collisions is a significant issue.

We seek to provide support for the bereaved and people otherwise affected by road death or life changing injuries, who are resident in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

Purpose of the Role

To develop and manage corporate partnerships that generate income and raise awareness of the Road Victims Trust, while representing the organisation externally and supporting its presence across key networks and platforms.

The role will work closely with the Community Fundraiser to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to income generation.

What We Need

Essential:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to engage confidently with corporate stakeholders
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage a pipeline of activity
• Experience of using social media in a professional context

Desirable:

• Experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships, or business development
• Understanding of the voluntary or road safety sector
• Experience of attending partnership or stakeholder meetings

Key Attributes:

• Professional, credible, and confident representing the organisation externally
• Empathy and awareness of working within a trauma-informed environment
• Proactive, organised, and results-focused
• Able to build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Partnerships and Income Generation:

• Develop and manage relationships with corporate supporters and local businesses 
• Identify and secure new corporate funding opportunities, including sponsorship, donations, and strategic partnerships 
• Work collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser to maximise joint opportunities 

Partnerships and External Engagement:

• Represent the Trust at external meetings, including Vision Zero and Road Safety Partnership forums 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholder
• Identify opportunities to raise awareness of the Trust’s work and influence local discussions
• Support the CEO in developing and maintaining key corporate and strategic relationships

Communications and Social Media:

• Use social media as a tool to promote the Trust’s work, partnerships, and fundraising activity 
• Develop and share engaging content linked to corporate partnerships, events, and impact 
• Support campaigns and initiatives that increase visibility and attract new corporate support 

Additional Information:

• The role will involve attendance at meetings and events, including occasional evenings 
• Some travel within the region will be required and therefore a full driving licence will be required

To apply and start supporting this great charity, submit your CV now.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Business Development Lead to join us on a 10-month maternity cover contract, leading critical fundraising and partnership development efforts that support our global mission. At ClientEarth, we use the power of the law to protect life on Earth.

You will work closely with ClientEarth’s global programme and leadership teams to contribute to organisation-wide fundraising strategy, oversee effective fundraising processes, cultivate new relationships, oversee the development of winning proposals, and ensure a growing and diverse funder base for ClientEarth.

Important dates to Note: Applications close on 30 July 2026 and if you are requested to submit additional information, the deadline to have this submitted is the 3rd of August for your application to be fully considered. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies that reflect the medium-long term growth and sustainability needs of ClientEarth
• Develop new funding opportunities that are aligned with ClientEarth’s strategic programmatic priorities and budgetary needs
• Cultivate new and existing funding contacts to nurture and build a portfolio of relationships, representing ClientEarth at high level events and meetings
• Make strategic decisions within the Business Development team’s remit, develop annual and quarterly plans, feed into strategy meetings, and present updates as required

See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Significant experience of working in a fundraising or business development role
• Demonstrable experience of building high-value pipelines, cultivating relationships with prospects and securing six and seven-figure multi-year grants
• Strong knowledge of foundation, institutional and statutory income streams and financial processes
• Knowledge of and/or interest in environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity, air pollution

See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.

Job Benefits

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
 

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
 

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

We’re looking for a proactive and creative individual to join our team as a Community Fundraising & Partnerships Manager — playing a vital role in growing the support that powers our work.

This role is all about connecting people with purpose. You’ll lead community fundraising activity, build meaningful partnerships with local businesses, and create engaging campaigns and events that inspire support and generate income. Working at the heart of our income generation strategy, you’ll help secure vital funding that directly supports the animals who rely on us.

If you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into results, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Community Fundraising & Engagement

• Develop and grow community fundraising activity across individuals, groups and local organisations.

• Create and deliver engaging campaigns and fundraising events.

• Recruit and support volunteers to maximise fundraising reach and impact.

• Deliver excellent supporter experiences and stewardship.

Corporate Partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with local businesses.

• Secure financial and in-kind support.

• Develop long-term partnerships that increase income and awareness.

Income Generation & Performance

• Work closely with the Head of Income Generation to deliver fundraising objectives and income targets.

• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and provide regular reporting and forecasting.

• Monitor fundraising trends and identify new opportunities for growth.

Collaboration & Compliance

• Work collaboratively across the organisation to maximise opportunities and ensure consistent messaging.

• Ensure all activity complies with fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies.

• Champion the charity’s values, professionalism and supporter care.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience in community fundraising, supporter engagement or income generation.

• Experience managing relationships with supporters, community groups or corporate partners.

• Experience delivering successful fundraising campaigns or events.

• Understanding of fundraising principles and supporter stewardship.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven.

• Confident networker and ambassador for the charity.

• Good IT skills, including CRM/database systems.

Personal Qualities

• Positive, collaborative and resilient.

• Committed to ethical fundraising and continuous learning.

• Passionate about delivering excellent supporter experiences.

As part of the interview process, shortlisted applicants will be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation. Further details will be provided in the interview invitation.

Benefits

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

We are happy to discuss working hours for this role.

Salary: £34,000 plus £2,500 car allowance
Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid – Oxford (2 days in office with regular travel)
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension contribution, life assurance, employee assistance programme, learning and development support, on-site parking.

We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-driven Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join RABI, the farmers’ charity, as part of its Philanthropy and Partnerships team.

Reporting to the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will support, manage and grow income-generating relationships with corporate partners. You’ll play a key role in developing new partnership opportunities, managing existing accounts, and delivering high-quality stewardship that demonstrates the real impact of corporate support on farming communities.

Working collaboratively across fundraising, marketing, service delivery and finance, you’ll help shape compelling partnership propositions, support employee engagement and fundraising initiatives, and contribute to RABI’s ambitious corporate fundraising strategy and long-term income goals. This is a varied role combining relationship management, creative partnership development and strong internal collaboration within a mission-led organisation.

To be successful as the Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, you will need:

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships or business development, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Strong relationship management and communication skills, with confidence engaging a range of stakeholders
• Good financial awareness, with the ability to support income targets and forecasting
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us quoting reference 2955HB

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs and are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
 

Salary: £35,600 - £45,800
Contract: FTC Until Oct 2027
Location: Remote
Closing date: 14^th July
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (rising with service) & option to buy more, generous pension contributions (matched 4% or 6%), HolidayPlus scheme, enhanced family leave, employee discounts, health cash plan, and more

We are looking for a passionate Relationship Manager - Corporate to join a leading national children’s charity who support vulnerable young people and families through life-changing services. This is an exciting opportunity to manage high-value partnerships and play a key role in delivering impactful, purpose-driven corporate collaborations at scale.

As part of this exciting role, you will manage a varied portfolio of corporate partners, driving income growth, engagement and long-term strategic value. You will develop and deliver partnership plans, collaborate across internal teams to maximise impact, and identify new opportunities for innovation and employee engagement. You’ll also play an active role in supporting new business development, delivering creative campaigns and representing the organisation externally to strengthen relationships and raise awareness.

To be successful as the Relationship Manager - Corporate, you will need:

• Proven experience managing high-value corporate partnerships or client accounts, delivering against income targets
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience developing and delivering account plans within a commercially focused or fundraising environment

If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 3020JP.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

The Head of Commercial Partnerships is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering Jericho's corporate engagement and partnership strategy.

The postholder will build and maintain relationships with employers, businesses, funders and strategic partners to create employment pathways for participants, generate income for Jericho's social enterprises and unlock wider support through corporate fundraising, social value partnerships, volunteering and advocacy.

Working across multiple areas of the organisation, the role will act as a bridge between Jericho's employability, enterprise and income generation functions, ensuring partnerships deliver meaningful social impact while strengthening the organisation's long-term sustainability.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Jericho's corporate engagement strategy and become a key external ambassador for one of Birmingham's leading employment-focused charities.

We would consider 0.8 FTE for the right candidate. The successful applicant must have the Right to Work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

What you’ll be doing:

Strategic Leadership

• With support from the Director of Income Generation, develop and deliver Jericho's Commercial Partnerships Strategy.
• Identify opportunities to increase income, employment outcomes and social impact through external partnerships.
• Contribute to organisational strategy, business planning and growth objectives.
• Monitor partnership performance and provide regular reporting on outcomes, income generation and impact.
• Act as a senior ambassador for Jericho across Birmingham and the wider region.

Employer Engagement and Employment Pathways

• Build and maintain relationships with employers across a range of sectors.
• Create opportunities for work placements, work experience, internships and employment pathways for participants.
• Develop employer partnerships that support individuals facing significant barriers to employment.
• Work closely with People Support and Employability teams to understand participant needs and identify suitable opportunities.
• Promote inclusive employment practices and encourage employers to recruit from underrepresented groups.

Corporate Partnerships and Business Development

• Identify and secure new business opportunities for Jericho's social enterprises.
• Develop relationships with procurement teams, HR leaders, CSR teams and senior decision-makers.
• Promote the commercial services offered by Jericho's enterprises and identify opportunities for growth.
• Create strategic partnerships that deliver both commercial value and social impact.
• Support the development of new enterprise opportunities and routes to market.
• Identify opportunities arising from corporate social responsibility and social value commitments.

External Representation

• Represent Jericho at networking events, conferences, business forums and partnership meetings.
• Build Jericho's profile within Birmingham's business community.
• Deliver presentations and pitches to senior stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with key influencers, business leaders and strategic partners.

Who are we looking for?

Essential

• Significant experience in corporate partnerships, business development, employer engagement, relationship management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-value strategic relationships.
• Experience developing partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how businesses operate.
• Excellent communication, networking and presentation skills.
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into tangible results.
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
• An appreciation of and sympathy with The Jericho Foundation's Christian roots and values, and a commitment to its mission of supporting people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.

Desirable

• Experience within the charity, social enterprise, employability or recruitment sectors.
• Knowledge of Birmingham's business landscape and key employers.
• Experience securing corporate funding, sponsorship or social value partnerships.
• Understanding of supported employment and employability programmes.
• Experience managing budgets, income targets or commercial contracts.

About JERICHO 

JERICHO is an award-winning Birmingham-based charity and family of six social enterprises. We provide supported work opportunities for people facing extreme challenges in getting a job and have been helping people across Birmingham into employment for over 30 years. We primarily support marginalised young people and survivors of modern slavery. What makes our model so effective is the way we combine work placements with individualised wrap-around support, training and a range of targeted activities. Our approach is focused on helping people address the issues that are affecting their life chances, build skills and confidence and ultimately become more employable.

INTERVIEWS ARE PLANNED IN PERSON ON TUESDAY 11th AUGUST 2026. 

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Will you join us?

The Income Generation Directorate brings together Fundraising, Retail, Business Development and Operations into one team with a shared purpose: to grow sustainable income that powers Mind's work and reaches more people who need us.

We are deliberately set up to work across boundaries. Rather than teams operating in isolation, everyone here contributes to a collective effort to hit ambitious targets, deepen relationships with our supporters and partners, and bring commercial thinking to a mission that matters.

Corporate Partnerships sits at the heart of this. We grow income through high-value relationships and through new, venture-style commercial opportunities, from cause-related marketing to merchandising collaborations, that look and feel different to traditional charity fundraising. Working hand in hand with Retail and colleagues across Income Generation, we turn partnerships into real commercial value and real impact.

We are a newly integrated directorate, which means there is genuine opportunity here to shape how we work. Priorities will evolve, and there will be times when we all roll up our sleeves on something beyond our day-to-day remit. For the right person, that is part of the appeal.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

The New Business Officer (Corporate Partnerships) will play a key part in winning and developing new, high-quality corporate partnerships, and in providing the operational and coordination backbone that keeps the Corporate Partnerships team running well. The postholder will help deliver the Corporate Partnerships strategy and contribute directly to an ambitious income target.

This role will contribute to the team's accountabilities by:

-Securing new restricted and unrestricted income through proactive new business activity

-Building and managing a healthy pipeline focused on long-term, high-value partnerships

-Developing opportunities that deliver both income and added value, including gift-in-kind and pro bono support

-Identifying and engaging new corporate audiences and sectors to fuel Mind's long-term growth

-Giving prospective partners a high-quality experience that lays the foundation for strong, lasting relationships

The role involves working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including other fundraising teams, colleagues in brand, communications and policy, the social impact team, and key external contacts.

This role may be subject to an appropriate DBS check. We are committed to safer recruitment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. Mind complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants fairly.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Role Purpose

Responsible for helping to ensure the effective delivery of the Regional Fundraising strategy in relation to generating sustainable income from third parties and campaigns. You will primarily focus on recruiting support from community groups and associations, businesses and individuals across the North as well as supporting the growth and diversity of the challenge events portfolio.

You will plan, market, deliver and grow your portfolio ensuring all objectives, financial and non-financial are achieved, with an active focus on cost-effective ideas, growth and contingency plans.

Working closely with our service delivery teams across the UK to develop fundraising lead networks, building a robust and community driven income pipeline. You will build powerful, local relationships across your region, and ensure every supporter has an exceptional fundraising experience.

Main Responsibilities

· Support the development and implementation of a fundraising plan to maximise income generation across the designated area, in line with the overall fundraising strategy

· Build knowledge of Child Bereavement UK supporters in the area and develop a community of supporters who have a tangible relationship with our work

· Build relationships with individual supporters, community organisations, faith groups, schools and education facilities, regional corporates and challenge event participants

· Contribute to the development of annual income and expenditure budgets, monitoring results and contributing to regular reforecasts, mitigation and contingency planning to ensure budget is achieved.

· Attract new support and nurture and develop existing support by providing excellent stewardship to maximise supporter journey, value and retention and in-turn income.

· Work alongside the Head of Regional Fundraising and Challenge Event team to develop and promote successful and engaging off-the-shelf fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and challenge events to engage and encourage potential supporters, using research to spot trends and popular initiatives.

· Work collaboratively with the Challenge Event team and Communications team to develop and implement marketing and social media plans for all events/activities.

· Analyse the potential risks and benefits of fundraising events/activities considering risk, time/cost ratios, and overall ROI, to focus effort accordingly.

· Ensure all associated activities are compliant with charity law, regulatory requirements, and best practice, including Data Protection Act and GDPR.

· Develop and follow processes and systems to ensure the effective management of all relevant information, including maintaining and assuming responsibility for accurate information on the charity’s Sales Force database and the community section of the website.

· Work with the Head of Regional Fundraising to recruit Fundraising Committees across the region

· Support with the recruitment of Community

Person Specification

Essential

· Ability to self-motivate and organise yourself to manage multiple priorities, to set and meet deadlines in order to keep projects moving forwards

· Experience in at least one of: fundraising, sales, partnerships, business development, or community engagement

· Confidence and experience in public speaking, both offline and online, and demonstratable ability to represent a cause to a wide range of audiences

· Outstanding relationship-building skills and an ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively and creatively

· Experience of working to targets and managing budgets

· A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration

· Confidence working independently and as part of a team

Desirable

· Experience in community fundraising or charity income generation

· Experience of delivering a regional-focused role in the same geographic area

· Experience of managing and supporting volunteers

· Familiarity with CRM systems and data management

Benefits

· 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.

· TOIL for our hours work.

· Contributory pension scheme.

· Company sick pay.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Life assurance.

· Training loans.

· Enhanced family friendly policies.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 26th July 2026 at midnight

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

Community & Corporate Fundraiser – Wales (Dolfor)

Full-time 37.5 hours a week. (flexible/part-time requests will be considered)

Salary £38,000.00 -£42, 000.00 pa

Hybrid role- 3 days in office and 2 home working

This role will lead fundraising across Wales and into the Midlands, building relationships with communities, businesses and supporters to grow income and raise awareness of our work. 

You’ll develop and manage a mix of community and corporate fundraising activity, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and using our Wales site to engage and inspire supporters. 

A big part of the role is building strong, long-term relationships that support sustainable fundraising and help extend the reach of our services.

About you:

• Experience in fundraising, partnerships or a similar relationship-based role
• Confident building and managing external relationships
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, self-motivated approach

This is a varied role with real scope to grow fundraising across Wales and make a direct impact on the children and families we support.

Are you passionate about building relationships, inspiring others, and making a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing support for our charity by connecting with local communities, businesses, volunteers, and supporters. You will be at the heart of developing meaningful partnerships, identifying new fundraising opportunities, and increasing awareness of the vital work we do. Through your energy, creativity, and relationship-building skills, you will help generate income, maximise community engagement, and strengthen our presence across the region. Every conversation, event, and partnership you create will contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of those we support. If you thrive on meeting people, creating opportunities, and being part of a passionate and purpose-driven team, this rewarding role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while helping our charity grow and succeed.

Philanthropy Manager

·£45,000 plus benefits 

·Remote with occasional travel to regional offices in Burgess Hill or York offices

·Closing midnight Friday 17th July 2026

·Annual leave allowance / any other stand out benefits

Role 

Brainkind is the UK’s leading charity that supports people that have been affected by brain injury. The charity provides a range of services that includes innovative rehabilitation and ongoing support to ensure that there is life after brain injury. 

The organisation provides support to individuals at all stages of their rehabilitation. This includes

·Supported living

·Neurological Centres

·Residential homes

·Hospitals

The Philanthropy Manager is responsible for leading the leadership and development of Brainkinds philanthropy fundraising activities. This role will focus on the delivery of Brainkind’s capital fundraising initiatives, cultivation and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals and grow strategic corporate partnerships. This is a newly created role that will play an integral part of the Brainkind fundraising strategy.

The primary duties for the role will include

·Develop and deliver capital fundraising strategies to support major infrastructure and service development projects

• Identify and secure major gifts (£25k+) to support capital appeals.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and prospective major donors.
• Identify, research, and cultivate new prospects through networking, events, and relationship mapping.
• Develop and implement a corporate fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind’s mission and values.
• Secure new corporate partnerships including strategic, multi-year, and employee engagement partnerships.

Experience and skills required for the role will include

·Previous experience of working in a philanthropy focused role with understanding of engaging with high-net-worth individuals, potential major donors and corporate partners.

·Strong organizational and planning skills

·Excellent relationship management and donor stewardship skills 

·Strong verbal and written communication skills 

·IT literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office and an in-house CRM system

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps. 

Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date. 

Closing date for applications: Midnight Friday 17th July 2026 

Interviews are expected to be held on the week commencing Monday 27thJuly 2026via Teams. 

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Fundraising Manager (Individual Giving) at Solace Women's Aid.

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

About the Service

Solace is embarking on a new five-year fundraising strategy, with ambitious plans to double fundraised income to £3m by 2031. This voluntary income plays a pivotal role in the financial wellbeing of the charity, enabling us to do more to support the thousands of women and children who come to us each year as a result of violence against women and girls.

Fundraising at Solace works closely with colleagues responsible for winning and managing statutory funding contracts, and is situated within the Business Development Directorate, alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs teams. You will collaborate with colleagues within Fundraising – including Corporate, Individual Giving and Community – as well as across the organisation including senior leadership and Solace’s wider support and volunteer networks such as trustees and its lived-experience-led Shadow Board.

About the Role

This role will lead on our organisational approach to individual giving, legacies, campaigns and appeals, and community fundraising. The role plays an important part in raising vital unrestricted income and connecting us with our loyal supporters.

About You

You will be a collaborative, creative and solution-focused with the ability to drive forward an unrestricted fundraising strategy that both connects us with our local roots and deliver campaigns and projects that have national reach and drive income.

With a knowledge and an understanding of individual giving and campaigns and ideally some experience of legacy and community fundraising to develop individual giving. Working closely with our Communications Team, you will bring a creativity and storytelling to our fundraising.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits, and savings
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the Talent Acquisition portal by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies

• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please do contact us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.