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Centre 404 is looking for an experienced and ambitious Fundraising & Engagement Manager to lead and grow our fundraising and engagement activity—helping us provide vital support to people with learning disabilities and their families. 

You will oversee the development and delivery of innovative fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and engagement campaigns, ensuring sustainable growth and increased visibility for the organisation.  As an expert in your field, you will work collaboratively across teams and with external partners, to champion Centre 404’s mission within local communities and beyond.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of Centre 404’s fundraising strategy and drive innovative approaches across individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and community fundraising.  You will play a key role in shaping our income generation, increasing our visibility, and maximising our impact.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead Fundraising Strategy - develop and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy across multiple income streams. Identify new opportunities and drive year‑on‑year income growth.
• Engage & Inspire Supporters - build strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, and local communities.  Create compelling fundraising campaigns, events, and cases for support. Nurture long‑term supporter loyalty, including legacy and in‑memory giving.
• Secure Grants & Manage Bids - research and secure funding from trusts and foundations.  Monitor reporting requirements and maintain excellent funder relationships.
• Grow Community & Corporate Partnerships - network widely to raise Centre 404’s profile.  Secure financial support, gifts in kind and employee engagement.  Support individuals and teams to succeed in their own fundraising efforts.
• Strengthen Communications & Impact - work with the Communications Team to create engaging digital content and newsletters.  Champion consistent, mission‑driven messaging across all platforms.
• Lead with Purpose - Embed a fundraising culture across the organisation.  Implement a CRM system to manager data effectively. Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the management team.

About You

• Substantial experience in fundraising from at least one of the following: trusts and foundations, corporates or individual giving.
• Substantial understanding of charity sector regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical fundraising standards.
• Knowledge of donor stewardship and supporter engagement strategies.
• A track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising targets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and campaigns.
• Excellent project management, data monitoring, and CRM experience.
• A proactive, innovative mindset and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Centre 404 is a warm, values‑driven organisation with a rich history of supporting people with learning disabilities for over 70 years. We are collaborative, ambitious, and committed to creating life‑changing impact for families across North London. We will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to a relevant DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references covering a five year period.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Lead to join #TeamGMYN to attract and manage new income generating partnerships to support our work with young people.

GMYN’s ambition is to develop our growing community of support from influential individuals and companies, who can play a critical role in generating regular sources of income and in-kind support.

This is a vital role within GMYN. Fundraising enables us to deliver our services and projects to reach the young people who need us the most. You would be joining a passionate and highly skilled team, all wanting to make a difference to young people's lives.

You’d be joining us at a landmark moment. As we look toward our 20th anniversary in early 2027, we are seeking a creative, passionate professional to help us make the most of this milestone. If you are looking for a role where you can develop fresh ideas, influence our long-term strategy, and work within a dedicated team bringing fun to young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

About us...

At Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) our vision is #YoungPeopleCan and our mission is that every young person, whatever their background, feels confident, connected, and capable of great things.

We pride ourselves on being an exciting youth charity, focused on changing the lives of young people facing multiple disadvantages. We help young people aged 10-25 to:

• Strengthen social connections.
• Improve wellbeing and confidence.
• Develop key life skills.
• Have a say on issues that matter to them.

For nearly 20 years we have positively changed the lives of more than 14,000 young people. many of whom face significant and overlapping challenges in their daily lives. GMYN primarily supports:

• Care experienced young people.
• Separated Young People (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children).
• Young people who are disabled and neurodivergent.
• Young people with social, emotional and mental health challenges.
• Young people who are not ready for work.

Our programmes aren't just delivered to young people; they're co-designed with them. We believe that young people being involved in leading the programmes that they take part in, builds their confidence and skills.

As GMYN’s Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Lead, you will generate income from a range of philanthropic and corporate supporters. We want someone who can “sell what we do” and turn leads into impactful partnerships.

As well as building on the existing support and donor network we have, we’re looking for someone who is adept at spotting opportunities and comfortable creating new ones by making speculative approaches by phone, e-mail and in-person.

As an integral part of the Fundraising and Development team, you will work with our CEO and Head of Business Development. The postholder will bring their own ideas to drive the development of new partnerships with donors and business partners.

What you will be doing?

• Build and manage a robust pipeline of corporate and donor prospects.
• Develop, pitch and negotiate tailored partnerships, that deliver income, in-kind support, and engagement opportunities.
• Personally steward our existing portfolio of donors and supporters, to ensure long-term relationships.
• Champion youth voice in fundraising and communications, working with the participation team to co-design campaigns and engagement opportunities.
• Promote our work, impact and support opportunities through our communications channels to draw in new business and sponsorship opportunities.
• Work as part of the wider communications team. Improve fundraising, engage supporters and attract new support through creative story telling.
• Create engaging fundraising content for our audiences, including e-communications, website articles and social media posts.
• Work with the CEO and Trustees to expand GMYN’s network of Ambassadors. Opening doors to new business development opportunities, fundraising events, and corporate partnerships.
• Create and oversee fundraising events and engagement activities to enable donors to raise funds and engage with GMYN.
• Manage and monitor GMYN’s fundraising performance to ensure we have the best chance of achieving our annual targets.
• Develop annual fundraising plans working with the Head of Business Development to create a multi year strategy for growing our fundraising.

What we’re looking for:

You don't have to have worked in the voluntary youth sector previously. Our aim is to find a suitable candidate that can meet the selection criteria below. This can be from a past/current income generation/sales role, or a role with transferable skills.

More importantly we are looking for someone with genuine passion for working for a youth charity. Someone who can join our fundraising team and make a big impression, helping us to achieve our income generation goals.

We want to hire an enthusiastic person who can “sell what we do” to various donors. Someone who can maintain positive working relationships with various supporters and stakeholders.

If you feel that you could successfully fulfil the responsibilities of the role, we encourage you to apply. Even if you do not meet every criterion in the person specification.

Person Specification

• A genuine passion to help GMYN achieve its plan to engage and transform the lives of young people facing disadvantage.
• A proven track record of securing income from corporate partners and donors.
• Experience of meeting income targets in a fundraising or business development role.
• Demonstrable experience in building, managing, and growing strategic partnerships that deliver income and/or pro bono support.
• An understanding of the charity sector and/or experience in corporate fundraising.
• Experience in the creation and delivery of external communications. Ability to tell young people’s stories and demonstrate the positive impact our supporters make.
• Experience of monitoring performance and evaluating income generating activities including collection and analysis of data.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and report writing skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and budgets.
• Knowledge of local and national CSR priorities and how the charity sector can help organisations achieve those.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Our offer...

In 2025 we received membership status for the GM Good Employment Charter. This means we have gone through a rigorous process to ensure that we are the best employer we can be in the following areas– secure work, flexible work, pay, engagement & voice, recruitment, people management, health & wellbeing. In essence, we care about staff and strive to support them to be happy and succeed in the workplace.

All staff receive the following offer:

Annual Leave: All staff receive 25 days of annual leave in additional to the public bank holidays, pro rata. This offer rises after three years employment with an extra day each year (capped at 30 days). We also provide additional "Gift Days" during Christmas when the office is closed.

Flexible Working: We operate flexible working hours and working from home policies to allow you to fit your personal commitments around your work.

Remuneration: We are a living wage employer, benchmarking salaries and reviewing annually. We provide development opportunities for staff to experience key themes such as project management, staff supervision and other areas of the organisation to help with role/salary progression.

Celebration leave: GMYN allows all employees to take a day off from work each year to celebrate their birthday or a religious celebration.

Well being offer: Staff well-being is a priority - we offer an Employee Assisted Programme and access to internal Mental Health First Aiders. Staff also receive five annual ‘no-questions-asked’ no notice leave as part of their holiday allowance to support mental wellbeing.

Emergency leave: Staff are allowed time off to deal with an emergency or other situations which have an impact on their ability to work. GMYN pay full salary for up to 5 days a year pro rata for staff to deal with an immediate situation that is out of their hands and unplanned.

Pension: We offer a salary sacrifice 8% pension scheme with 3% employer contributions.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Staff have access to a 24/7 service offering a wide range of support.

Volunteering/Development hour: GMYN allows all staff members the opportunity to take one hour out of their working week to either volunteer or engage in development activities.

Social Value: GMYN takes pride in our social value and environmental impact, continually seeking team-led ideas to drive improvement.

Cycle to Work Scheme: GMYN provides the Cycle to Work scheme, supporting staff to buy a bike, with the cost of the equipment repaid by the employee through salary sacrifice.

 IDEA (inclusivity, diversity, equity and access)

GMYN aims to create an inclusive welcoming environment for young people and all those who wish to join #TeamGMYN.

Whilst our staff are diverse in many ways, we aim to increase our staff with lived experience.

GMYN is ambitious about inclusivity, diversity, equity and access. We actively encourage applications from people of colour, people from working class backgrounds, disabled and neurodiverse people, and/or people who have relevant lived experience of the challenges we help young people to tackle.

All applications are welcomed, and each will be assessed on its own merit. Many of our staff work flexibly in many ways, including part-time and job share. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Location: London, hybrid - minimum 1 office day each week
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) 
• three x basic salary life assurance cover
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
  free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Corporate New Business Manager to spearhead the development of new partnerships which drive our mission within Dementia UK’s Corporate Partnerships team. Building on significant growth and recent multi-million-pound partnerships with Nationwide Building Society and Deutsche Bank, you will play a crucial role in shaping our new strategy, whilst leading on the solicitation of high‑value, multi‑year strategic relationships across priority sectors.

You will lead the targeted pursuit of Dementia UK’s ‘dream partners’, whilst upskilling and empowering the wider Corporate Partnerships Team to take ownership of other new business opportunities. Collaborating closely with the Corporate Partnerships Lead, key internal teams such as Marketing and Communications, our Admiral Nurses and people with lived experience of dementia, you will design tailored, compelling propositions that bring mutual strategic value to life. This will involve strengthening our offer to partners, including Dementia at Work, volunteering and corporate fundraising products, alongside champion cross‑selling opportunities to ensure the most inspiring, integrated propositions for our prospective partners.

As the face of Dementia UK in the corporate arena, you’ll build meaningful relationships with senior stakeholders and steward passionate employee advocates, ensuring our visibility remains high and the impact of our prospective partnerships are effectively communicated.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of securing six‑figure partnerships and significantly uplifting corporate income over sustained periods. We will also consider candidates with strong transferable skills and experience that closely align with the role requirements. You will have a determined, strategic and growth mindset that will empower you to make the role your own, accelerating the corporate new business function and, in turn, our vision of a world where no one faces dementia alone.

We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact us.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice

Are you ready to energise our corporate partnerships and create lasting impact? As our Senior Heart Health Manager - Corporate Partnerships, you'll be at the heart of BHF’s mission, driving health activity that inspires, engages, and delivers value to our corporate relationships.

About the role 

As our Senior Heart Health Manager - Corporate Partnerships, you’ll be at the centre of BHF’s mission, energising our corporate partnerships with engaging, impactful health activities throughout the relationship cycle. You’ll be audience centric to translate evidence and insight into inspiring health communications and hands-on experiences like CPR training and engaging prevention campaigns.

Your strategic leadership will shape creative, tailored health activity from start to finish, deepening trust and fuelling long-term commitment. By collaborating across BHF, you’ll ensure partners receive consistent, meaningful stewardship, accurate information, and exceptional experiences that grow reach, engagement, and income.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you are an experienced partnership manager, skilled in nurturing relationships and delivering meaningful stewardship. You have a successful record of leading impactful health initiatives and campaigns, using health insights in corporate, charity, health, or commercial settings. 

Ideally, you hold a health qualification or have equivalent expertise, with a good understanding of cardiovascular risk factors, prevention, and health improvement strategies. 

You are adept at turning evidence and insight into inspiring stories and campaigns that drive real change. As a credible and energetic influencer, you build buy-in with partners and senior stakeholders, ensuring every interaction is engaging and every message resonates with the partners audience. 

Collaboration is second nature to you. You work effectively across teams, driving progress. Your strategic approach balances health priorities and commercial needs, helping us achieve our vision of healthier hearts for longer.

Belonging at BHF  

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.  

To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.   

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. 

Working arrangements  

This is a 12 -month fixed term contract.

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This is a partner facing role and involves travel to partner sites across the UK.This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.  

Introduction

Salford Foundation tackles disadvantage and changes lives working across Greater Manchester.  Our Strategy 2025-30 focuses on creating sustainable income to meet service development and business growth. The Corporate Fundraiser supports income diversification by engaging with corporate donors and corporate partners to meet annual corporate and fundraising income targets of £350k+ p.a.

You will cultivate strategic corporate partnerships and develop fundraising relationships with corporate partners, corporate foundations and employers. Working closely with the CEO, Business Development Manager, Digital Marketing Officer, Finance Team and Service Managers to:

Ø  Manage the corporate pipeline opportunities for donors, prospects and targets

Ø  Prepare and present winning proposals, bids and grant applications

Ø  Create digital marketing content and corporate fundraising campaigns

Ø  Lead on the corporate fundraising strategy and reporting on performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and engage with key businesses and corporate partners in the North West.  You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of corporate fundraising and managing strategic partnerships. You should have a good understanding of corporate social responsibility and social value with excellent stewardship, communication and marketing skills and be committed to high levels of customer service and professionalism. 

Key tasks

1. Leading on the development and implementation of the corporate fundraising strategy and annual plan.

2. Managing the corporate pipeline, identifying and researching new fundraising opportunities including corporate grants, donations, sponsorships, employee fundraising and other income.

3. Managing your workload effectively to ensure achievement of agreed annual corporate fundraising and donations targets and reporting quarterly on performance.

4. Researching and recording key contacts, relationships and actions on shared networks and systems.

5. Designing and delivering digital marketing and fundraising campaigns to engage corporate donors and generate new income.

6. Working collaboratively with colleagues to co-ordinate and plan approaches to corporate donors, prospects, targets and supporters.

7. Promoting Salford Foundation’s strategy, mission, values and services and acting as a brand ambassador to raise the organisation’s profile amongst key corporate and business stakeholders.

8. Preparing and submitting high quality and timely branded corporate proposals, partnership agreements and presentations.

9. Managing key corporate relationships, developing corporate partnerships and relationships and delivering high levels of professionalism and customer service

10. Recording, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators internally and externally to meet corporate partners, funders, SMT and Board requirements.

11. Attending and presenting at internal and external business networking, CSR, Social Value, meetings, workshops and events as required.

12. Attending supervisory sessions, relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events to keep up to date with legislation, policies, practice and technology.

13. Implementing and complying with all Salford Foundation’s policies including Social Media, Fundraising; Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality.

14. Undertaking any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Senior Management Team or Line Manager.

Essential Knowledge

· Good working knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising and business development

· Knowledge and understanding of corporate social responsibility and social value

· Knowledge and understanding of fundraising code of practice and charity law

· Knowledge and understanding of digital marketing and social media channels

Desirable Knowledge

· Knowledge and understanding of social exclusion, poverty and deprivation and their impact on children, young people and adults.

Essential Experience

· 2 years’ experience of working in a corporate fundraising and income generation role

· Experience of managing and developing relationships with corporate partners

· Experience of achieving annual income targets of £300k+

· Experience of supporting and/or developing marketing, social media and/or digital marketing campaigns

Desirable Experience

· Experience of project management and working collaboratively to develop project ideas and proposals

Essential Skills

· Ability to write accurate, creative and persuasive content to engage target audience(s)

· Ability to communicate authentically to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders

· Ability to work independently, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

· Ability to achieve income targets and report on performance

· Good IT & digital skills with proficiency in Microsoft packages,

Desirable Skills

· Creative skills with ability to use AI, digital tools, online and social media platforms  

Values and Attitudes

• Growth mindset and  solutions focused with commitment to achieving mutually beneficial outcomes

Special Conditions

• Use of a car is desirable but not essential for this role

To enable Operation Smile’s global surgical activities, OSUK’s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraisers and trusts and foundations.

We have created an exciting new position in our team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser. Working as part of the Partnership Team and line managing one Partnerships Officer, the Partnerships Manager position will secure critical income from new and existing corporate partners through compelling pitches and excellent stewardship.

The position will build on existing partner relationships with high-profile businesses like Superdrug, the Perfume Shop and Johnson & Johnson, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects in relevant sectors, working closely with the Director of Partnerships.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Corporate Partnerships Development

• Ensure achievement of annual income target for corporate partnerships
• Take primary responsibility for managing the current pool of medium and large corporate partnerships, including global partners (working with Operation Smile Inc), to ensure their growth and longevity – strategic input into the growth of each partner will be essential
• Develop and implement plans for partner activity to maximise all income channels, including corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, cause-related marketing and more
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of new corporate fundraising prospects, creating propositions/proposals and making approaches, working with the Director of Partnerships
• Enhance our employee engagement and community fundraising offer with simple, easy-to-do fundraising activities, linked to key moments in the calendar
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to partners and internal stakeholders
• Represent Operation Smile UK in global corporate partner discussions, applying any global strategies to develop successful fundraising plans for the UK
• Lead on the development and management of any corporate partner cultivation events

Additional Responsibilities

• Line manage one Partnerships Officer, supporting them to manage inbound community fundraising requests and existing relationships, as well as smaller corporate partners
• Oversight of community fundraising income target delivered by the Officer
• Create and maintain annual corporate partnerships and community fundraising budgets and business plans, including activities from current supporters and forecasting new business income

Additional Information

• 2 years’ experience in a corporate partnerships or business development role
• We promote flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in our London office in Battersea (nearest stations Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town). There will also be some UK travel for meetings, conferences and events.
• Some overseas travel required to visit projects and partner countries, a highlight of the role!

First-round interviews are set for the week of 2nd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.

At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. 

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. That is where transformational youth work comes in offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone trust. 

The New Business Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, and London Youth as a whole. In line with our fundraising strategy, you will be responsible for securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships, achieving ambitious personal targets, and contributing to our overall fundraising target of £6.9m in 2026. Your focus will be on high-value long-term strategic relationships with businesses generating both restricted and unrestricted fundas, as well as other non-financial benefits. 

What you will be doing 

• Prospect new corporate partners that align with our mission, vision, and objectives. 
• Secure partnerships that deliver against our restricted and unrestricted financial needs. 
• Build a personal pipeline of prospects at the five and six-figure level and move them through the funnel to hit monthly and annual targets and KPIs. 
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop dynamic, compelling, and winning proposals that meet the highest of professional standards. 
• Work closely with the senior team, board, and Fundraising Development Board to leverage connections and facilitate introductions to prospects. 
• Ensure first class stewardship of prospective partners to develop and deliver high-value long-term relationships. 
• Collaborate with and support the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the Senior Account Manager to ensure success across the wider corporate partnerships team. 
• Support on the development and delivery of team and organisational events, such as site visits and the London Youth Awards. 
• Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with all relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and Sharepoint, research templates, due diligence grids, contracts, and finance. 
• Utilise data to analyse performance, make informed decisions, and report in an accurate and timely manner to relevant stakeholders. 
• Contribute to the organisation and team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts as appropriate. 
• Build your knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising, the corporate sector, and the charity sector, to ensure you can position yourself as an expert and make informed decisions in your work. 
• Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth, and the needs of young people and youth organisations. 
• Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations. 
• Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships. 

What you bring to the role

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Proven track record of securing at least five figure partnerships in the charity sector or private sector, with an understanding of how to unlock six figure sums. 
• Ability to research, identify, and secure both unrestricted and restricted income. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of developing compelling proposals and collateral - experience using Canva is a plus - and pitching. 
• Excellent relationship building and stewardship skills with ability to represent London Youth to a variety of stakeholders, including C-Suite level. 
• First-class knowledge of the corporate fundraising landscape and the wider charity sector, including the ability to spot trends and implement best practices. 
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritise a busy workload. 
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to produce accurate work of the highest possible standard. 
• Ability to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery if/when needed in support of colleagues. 
• Creative mindset to find new ways to engage and partner with corporates to raise funds for London Youth. 

Attributes and Behaviours: 

• Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people. 
• A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive underpinned by a can-do attitude. 
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to innovate. 
• Collaborative team worker willing to seek advice and support from others. 
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail. 
• Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment. 
• Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team. 
• Passion for personal and professional development, and a willingness to learn enw skills. 

You will be able to demonstrate our values of being: 

• Ambitious 
• Collaborative 
• Inclusive 
• Accountable 

Benefits 

• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays and closure days). Pro-rata for part timers. 
• Employer 4% pension contribution. 
• Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity. 
• Free Health Care Cash Plan. 
• Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family. 
• Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network. 
• Flexible working opportunities considered. 
• You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth. 
• You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.

We’re looking for an ambitious and creative Business Development Manager to help Honeypot transform the lives of young carers. This is a unique opportunity to grow sustainable income while making a real, visible impact. You’ll build inspiring partnerships with corporate businesses, spotting new opportunities and turning bold ideas into meaningful support for our charity. Working closely with a passionate fundraising team, you’ll research pipelines, open new doors, and champion our mission wherever you go.

If you’re an experienced fundraisier  (3 years or more in a charitable organisation), have business development experience, and be a natural relationship-builder who’s motivated by cause and purpose as much as performance, we’d love to hear from you.

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First Give

First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.

Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.

Corporate Parnterships Manager

We are seeking a self-motivated and driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead on growing and stewarding First Give’s portfolio of high-value funders. This role will focus on developing corporate partnerships and will also support our Campaign Board and major donor activity.

First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, brings new ideas to the table and is comfortable setting up new systems and processes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping First Give’s income growth, working closely with our Head of Philanthropy and the Director. This role will also support key engagement activities, including hosting donors at student-led Final events and facilitating employee volunteering at schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident fundraiser and communicator looking for the next step in their career. Someone who thrives on strategy, storytelling, and social impact.

Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Permanent.

Salary: £40K (+£2K London weighting if applicable)

Location: The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events for two days per week on average. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with flexibility as required.

Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we.  We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.

Please download the candidate pack for more details, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like a chat about the role or any reasonable adjustments we can make before applying: contact details provided in the candidate pack.

As Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of high-value, strategic partnerships that accelerate our mission. You’ll shape and execute innovative partnership strategies, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure our collaborations deliver measurable impact for both The Charity and our partners.

With a new fundraising strategy in place to grow income over the next six years, corporate partnerships are a critical pillar of our plans. We already have a highly qualified, network-mapped pipeline of prospects, so you’ll join a team ready to hit the ground running. Taking a “story-first” approach, you will lead on presenting a compelling cause with a clear goal: to accelerate a cure for brain tumours.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of securing six-and seven-figure partnerships, exceptional relationship-building skills, and strategic leadership experience in a charity or relevant sector. Passionate, collaborative, and impact-driven, you will inspire others and champion innovation to help us move faster towards a cure.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic Leadership, Income Generation and Growth

• Drive the corporate partnerships strategy to meet ambitious income targets and support organisational growth.

• Identify emerging trends and opportunities to diversify income streams and enhance brand visibility.

• Contribute to the wider fundraising strategy and organisational objectives, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

• Provide Corporate expertise and knowledge to other teams across The Brain Tumour Charity, working collaboratively to develop new complex and multi-faceted partnerships.

• Develop new ways of working and thinking that take The Brain Tumour Charity’s partnerships to the next level. Supporting and encouraging the team to also develop this entrepreneurial way of working. 

Corporate and Strategic Partnerships

• Develop a clear and compelling case for support for corporate partners, building strategic, long-term partnerships that align with corporate social responsibility objectives and mutual value.

• Use market intelligence and sector insights to design innovative partnership models.

• Refresh and evolve our corporate offering to ensure relevance and impact.

• Lead on securing multi-year, six-figure partnerships

Relationship Management

• Build and manage strategic relationships with senior decision-makers at major UK and global companies.

• Act as a senior ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity, representing us at industry events and forums.

• Develop compelling, insight-led propositions aligned with partner CSR priorities and shared value goals.

• Develop collaborative relationships with senior staff across The Brain Tumour Charity including executive directors and board members.

• Attend organisational meetings at a senior level that require input and guidance from a Corporate Partnership perspective.

• Manage the involvement of senior staff in the development of priority external strategic relationships. Ensuring senior staff are briefed in advance of meetings and have a clear understanding of proposals being developed

Governance and Performance Management

• Set and monitor income and expenditure budgets for corporate partnerships, reporting on performance to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and other stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, data protection, and ethical standards in all donor and partner activities.

• Use data-driven insights and KPIs to evaluate and refine strategies for maximum impact and return on investment.

Lead a once-in-a-generation capital campaign and help shape the future of wildlife rescue in Shropshire.
Cuan Wildlife Rescue is seeking an ambitious, relationship-driven Fundraising and Capital Campaign Lead to grow our income, profile and partnerships at a pivotal moment in our history. As we embark on an exciting capital build programme to create a new, purpose-built wildlife hospital, you’ll play a central role in securing major gifts, building corporate partnerships, inspiring high-value supporters and opening new doors for Cuan’s future. This is a hands-on, outward-facing role for a confident networker and storyteller who loves building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning passion into impact, working with a passionate team to make a lasting difference for wildlife.

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000
Contract: Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Fleet, Hampshire / 2 days per week
Closing date: 25th February
Benefits: 29 days annual leave per year, Flexible working approach, Cycle to Work Scheme

We have a fantastic opportunity for a New Business Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the collaborative and innovative team at The Brain Tumour Charity. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, this role is an exciting opportunity to drive high-value corporate income at one of the UK’s most impactful and mission-driven organisations. With a highly qualified prospect pipeline already mapped, this is a rare chance to step into a strategic role where you can hit the ground running and shape partnerships that directly accelerate a cure for brain tumours.

As part of this role, you will lead the development and delivery of six-figure, multi-year corporate partnerships, crafting compelling cases for support that resonate with senior decision-makers across major UK and global companies. You’ll design innovative partnership models, influence at a senior level, and play a pivotal role in growing a crucial income stream at a time of significant organisational ambition. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on strategy, relationship-building, and creating partnerships that deliver measurable impact.

To be successful as the New Business Corporate Partnerships Manager you will need:

• A proven track record of securing multi-year, six-figure corporate partnerships (essential)
• Exceptional relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders (essential)
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and experience designing innovative partnership propositions (essential)

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, using extensive sector knowledge to match candidates with the most suitable roles. We’re 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 and are proud to partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

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

Corporate Partnerships Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to play a vital role in driving growth and innovation in the fundraising at BHT Sussex.

Join an Investors in People Gold Accredit organisation, in this full time, hybrid working role.

Position: Corporate Partnerships Manager

Location: Brighton/Hybrid

Salary: £40,044 per annum

Hours: 30- 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 2 year contract with view to permanency subject to performance

Closing Date: 18th February 2026. Please note, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and this role may close earlier than advertised.

About the Role

This is an exciting new, high-impact role designed to grow and develop meaningful partnerships with businesses across Sussex. You’ll lead on developing our corporate partnership strategy - spotting opportunities, networking to secure support, and building relationships that make a real difference.

Your success will be measured by growth in sustainable corporate income, long term strategic engagement with partners, and increased opportunities for the organisation in the community to raise funds and its profile.

Key responsibilities include:

· Design and deliver a corporate partnerships strategy.

· Identify, network and connect with potential partners, building strong, lasting shared value relationships.

· Secure sustainable financial support through sponsorships, donations, and long-term collaborations.

· Develop annual income targets for corporate partnerships and take responsibility for delivering agreed financial goals.

· Create and manage a corporate partnerships income pipeline, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting progress.

· Produce accurate financial projections for new business opportunities and existing partnerships.

· Create compelling pitches, campaigns, and events that inspire senior corporate audiences.

· Nurture partnerships through tailored engagement opportunities like project visits and volunteering days.

· Track and report on income, ensuring targets are smashed.

· Keep the CRM (Donorfy) updated with every interaction and achievement.

· Represent the organisation at networking events and industry gatherings.

About You

You’ll bring:

· Proven success in corporate fundraising.

· Outstanding communication and influencing skills to win hearts and minds.

· A strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach.

· Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

· Confidence working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting.

In Return

Join an Investors in People Gold Accredit organisation that values it’s employees and offers a supportive and inclusive people and value-based work culture.

Receive:

· 5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme.

· Medical cash plan with Medicash and discount platform.

· Flexible and hybrid working options

· Investment in your career and development through access to BHT Learning & Development platform and training offers.

· Free and confidential employee assistance helpline.

· Cycle-to-work scheme.

· Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising to 32 days.

· Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass.

· Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing activities.

About the Organisation

BHT Sussex is a leading person-and values-centred charity and housing association working to create lasting, positive change for people across Sussex who are experiencing homelessness, mental ill-health, and other complex needs. The mission is: Combating Homelessness, Creating Opportunity and Promoting Change. With an ambitious strategic plan built on Sustainability, Quality, and Growth, we’re shaping a future where everyone has the chance to thrive. We believe collaboration with the corporate sector s a powerful way to extend our social impact.

You may have experience in roles such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Corporate Partnership, Corporate Partnership Fundraising, Corporate Partnership Fundraiser.

Head of Corporate Partnerships

Location: North London (3 days per week in the office)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising
Term: Permanent

Aquilas is delighted to be partnering witth a much loved children's charity to recruit a Head of Corporate Partnerships to join their successful fundraising team.

About the role:

In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications to develop and enhance their Corporate and Special Events Programme. This is very much a hands-on role of team leadership and direct account management. This includes six figure partners. 

The post-holder has a key role in the management of their Philanthropy & Corporate Board, which bring together industry leader to help move both these programmes forward. There is great freedom to innovate and a healthy pool of local business with an affinity to our cause. The post-holder takes a key leadership role across fundraising and marketing, working with their peers  and Director to take strategic decisions for wider benefit of the department. 

Line managing a small team of two you will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective partners of the charity. You will ensure our partners have the best possible experience, making them feel engaged and motivated, valued and informed about the impact of their involvement and help them achieve their organisation’s objectives.

About you:

You will be an inspiring Corporate Fundraising Head, excellentcommunicator and a natural relationship builder. You will have demonstrative experience in people management within Partnerships and ideally a strong, broad background in corporate fundraising or commerical sales.  Excellent donor stewardship skills in terms of account management of existing supports

To Apply:

To receive a candidate pack or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:

Kieran McGorrian, Head of Not for Profit Appointments, Aquilas