First Give is an educational charity seeking to inspire young people to make a positive difference to the causes they care about.

First Give works in partnership with secondary schools, providing a fully resourced scheme of work that guides an entire year group of students to engage with local charities and then inspires them to carry out social action (fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning, volunteering etc) in support of their chosen cause.

At the end of each programme, a celebratory School Final is held at each school, where teams representing each class deliver presentations about their projects. The class considered to have engaged the best with the programme wins a £1,000 grant for their chosen charity, but the ultimately the whole year group has given back meaningfully to their local community.

First Give is on the cusp of national expansion. We need a visionary Partnerships and Communications expert to join our dynamic charity. This is a sales role.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the design and implementation of the school sales and marketing strategy for the national organisation. Working with a motivated team you will achieve ambitious targets in order to engage schools to deliver the First Give programme and inspire a generation. You will be self-motivated, driven and excited to expand your leadership skills and take ownership of a complex sales project. You will be an excellent communicator, with highly developed independent working and a positive, proactive attitude.

Contract: Permanent; full time

Salary: £35-37k + London weighting if appropriate

Reporting to: Director

Location: Flexible – we can offer desk space in our London office or the successful candidate can work from home if they are not based in London. Where an employee does not work in London, they should expect regular travel to London to attend team meetings.

The role will require travel and this may include driving and access to a car, in which instance First Give provides a car allowance. This will be discussed with candidates further along the application process.

NB First Give is committed to the safety and welfare of children and young people. We follow Safer Recruitment Guidelines. Any offer of employment is subject to reference and DBS checks.

Benefits:

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays. First Give closes between Christmas and New Year and this time off is given to staff gratis.

Pension of 5% following successful completion of probation period.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing and sales:

• Selling the First Give programme to secondary schools in England and Wales
• Develop sales strategies and approaches to market the First Give programme to secondary schools across England and Wales
• Design new, and develop existing, marketing and lead-generation campaigns for the First Give programme, especially to engage and attract new schools to our work
• Work with the Programmes team to develop and implement nuanced regional strategies for programme sign up, with an emphasis on growth in targeted areas as necessary
• Develop relationships with key partners such as multi-academy trusts to secure wider partnership working
• Develop and implement a strategy to re-engage schools who have lapsed in their participation on the First Give programme
• Build relationships and networks across the education sector (for example regional Teacher groups, Local Authorities, Headteacher groups etc.) to increase profile and support sales
• Manage sales and marketing expenditure to budget
• Analyse trends, data, demographics, pricing strategies, and other information that can potentially improve marketing and sales performance using Salesforce
• Help to interview, hire, manage, and direct members of First Give’s Partnerships & Communications team as and when this is needed

External communications:

• Co-ordinating First Give’s external communications including liaising with PR, social media, newsletters
• Oversight of First Give’s brand identity across various print and digital platforms
• Oversight of First Give’s website and other digital assets

Person specification

Essential:

• Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change
• Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven track record of success of selling products into the secondary school market or similar
• Experience of design and implementation of creative and effective marketing strategies
• A developed and commercial understanding of the secondary education market in England and Wales
• Experience of excellent stakeholder management and relationship building
• Experience of collating and analysing sales data effectively in order to drive growth
• Excellent presentation skills with an ability to deliver concise, engaging and persuasive presentations
• Experience of managing external communications (eg, website, PR, comms) in order to achieve results
• Proactive, independent worker able to work well alone and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Experience of working successfully within a remote decentralised team
• Experience of using Salesforce in order to track and analyse data
• Experience of building relationships with stakeholders of all levels

Applications close: 18th March 2020

Interviews: 31st March 2020, to be held at our London offices

HEAD OF CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

£42,840 FTE

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

HEAD OF CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS - ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting time to join QEF having just launched an appeal with Edward Guinness to raise the remaining £2.7m required to complete our new £15m state of the art care and rehabilitation centre.

As a senior member of the Engagement and Partnerships team, the Head of Corporate Partnerships will be responsible leading the team to be creative, push the boundaries and develop new income streams to continue our rapid income growth. You will take a strategic approach to the development and management of Corporate Partnerships Team and adopt our ethos of ‘let’s get into trouble’. We aim to disrupt the traditional corporate fundraising approach not ‘follow the crowd’.  Get in touch if you think you have what it takes to join our growing and energetic team!

ABOUT YOU

· You are passionate about your area of work

· Our Values and Behaviours inspire you

· Your experience of corporate fundraising will enable you to bring creativity and flare to the role

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

· Pension and Life Assurance

· Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts

· Free on-site parking

· Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

· Childcare vouchers

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Head of Corporate Partnerships
Dogs Trust
Highly competitive salary

Dogs Trust is looking to appoint an outstanding individual as their new Head of Corporate Partnerships. 

This is a new role which has been created to support the growing work of the Corporate Partnerships and Corporate Development Teams, with responsibility to develop a strategy that will deliver a significant increase in corporate income to support the work of the Dogs Trust.

The successful candidate will be joining one of the fastest growing brands in the charity sector and be responsible for converting the high public awareness and love for the Dogs Trust’s work into relationships with some of the best-known brands in the UK and globally.

The mission of Dogs Trust is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. Although it has well over a hundred years of history, it was the charity's decision to embrace a non-destruction approach to dog welfare, 50 years ago, that defines Dogs Trust. From that point on Dogs Trust has led the dog welfare sector in every venture; the proactive and reactive measures the charity has delivered since then have brought the numbers of dogs put to sleep in government shelters down by 97%. Today Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity but as a charity solely funded by the donations of its amazing supporters, they know that success through their Corporate Partnerships has never been more important. 

Based in London and reporting to the Deputy Director – Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on Corporate Fundraising at Dogs Trust. The successful candidate will lead on the charity’s commercial relationships and play a critical role in developing the Corporate Partnerships Strategy. Providing expert leadership in the development of new-business strategy as well as retaining and uplifting existing corporate partnerships, the they will hold specialist knowledge in new business and account management at a senior level within a national charity setting. They will also have extensive experience of leading teams to six and seven figure partnerships in a charity setting, the ability to think strategically, and the skills to both develop and implement strategy.

The people who work at Dogs Trust bring ambition, passion and a determination to succeed in all they do, coupled with warmth, integrity and a sense of fun. The person we are looking for will combine a genuine love for dogs and their welfare with a professional, ambitious and can-do attitude – they will think big and get the job done in a collaborative and engaging way. 

If you are a highly-talented fundraising leader, passionate about dog welfare and hungry for a career-defining leadership challenge, then we want to hear from you. 

For further information, including details of how to apply, please click the ‘Apply on Website' button.

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Vauxhall, London

Competitive salary package (Grade F)

35 hours per week / Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 2020

Interview Dates:

Round 1: 23rd March 2020 (presentation requirement)

Round 2: 26th March 2020

We are seeking a Head of Corporate Partnerships to lead the team to support our ambitious long-term growth plans. We are not only aiming to significantly grow income over the next five years, in parallel we are also seeking to develop mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with forward-thinking companies which will enable us together to reach more people, and to lead in the delivery of a good end of life experience.

This role is responsible for the development of Marie Curie's Corporate Partnership strategy; including existing partnership management and notably corporate new business development, as well as long-term, strategic partnerships. The postholder will develop and drive a strategy that delivers growth, significantly increasing corporate income from new partners over the next five years and developing long-term strategic relationships with new and existing partners.

The role will maximise opportunities with existing partners, providing exceptional partnership management. Leading a team of 13, the role requires proven, excellent line management and leadership.

You will have a proven track record of securing new business partnerships (COTY, CRM, Strategic & Sponsorship) and income growth within a fundraising environment. You will also have extensive experience of prospecting and managing high-value strategic partnerships.

As this role with require working with colleagues from different functions of the Charity, you will be collaborative by nature and be able to create cross-functional management strategies.

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Marie Curie is an inclusive employer who values diversity and is a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Please note: this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

War Child has an exciting vacancy for a Head of Gaming as part of our growing Fundraising and Marketing department. We’re looking for a dynamic person with expertise from the video games industry to lead our award-winning team of specialist gaming fundraisers. The successful candidate will be able to deliver and build upon our gaming strategy as well as inspiring the team to continued success. As a result, they will have a direct impact on the lives of children who have been affected by conflict.

The Head of Gaming is responsible for leading War Child’s award-winning Gaming team as part of the wider Fundraising and Marketing department.
Your key objective is to deliver on the organisation’s gaming strategy and to grow income by working with the International video games industry as well as gamers themselves to help War Child deliver quality programmes to an increased number of children in conflict zones.
Gaming has been highlighted as one of War Child’s most important target sectors for innovation and growth. As the strategic lead for all of War Child’s approach to the video games industry, you will be uniquely placed to deliver a lasting impact on War Child and the children we serve.

• Lead the Gaming team to maximise the value War Child receives from current or future gaming partnerships.
• Accountable for building and delivering the Gaming Team Strategy.
• Accountable for the development and delivery of the Gaming annual plan and income and expenditure budget ensuring we maintain a high return on investment.
• Accountable for marketing and promoting all gaming activations to maximise audience engagement with support from War Child Digital teams.
• Accountable for wider operational decisions and communications on behalf of War Child as part of the Management Team including shared accountability for the Operational Risk register, a key management tool.
• Bring your global experience and understanding of international trademarking to international activations and collaboration with global partner charities.
• Line manage the Gaming team, ensuring they are contributing to team objectives while supporting them with their personal and professional development.
• Manage the external Gaming Committee comprised of senior leaders in the industry ensuring we can maximise their impact for War Child.
• Manage risks related to all Gaming Partnerships

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

This role will involve creating and stewarding opportunities with major donors, charitable trusts and corporate supporters, creating tangible and visible results to sustain and grow our school feeding programmes.

A large part of the role will be in leading and motivating the team who have significant responsibilities in coordinating the development of key relationships and opportunities. Working at a senior level, the role will involve leading by example and ensuring our work is managed in line with Mary’s Meals values. 

To apply, please visit our website.

We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed! At DEBRA we are currently looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team based at our Head Office in Bracknell (with some UK travel). In return you will receive a competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000 per annum.

About the Corporate Partnerships Manager role

You will contribute towards the successful achievement of corporate and overall fundraising goals at DEBRA.  To maximise income from new and existing corporate contacts through a range of different methods including Charity of the Year partnerships, long-term relationship building, CSR and more. 

Growing corporate income is a key element of the overall fundraising strategy and this role will contribute to the success of this goal.

Key Responsibilities

- Generate income from the corporate sector – team target of circa £240,000 in 2020

- Input into the current corporate strategy to ensure success in a diverse target market

- Identify new opportunities and pursue these to bring more corporate supporters on board to support DEBRA.  Input into a pipeline of opportunities

- Manage all aspects of ongoing relationships with companies

- Work with supporter services team to identify opportunities DEBRA members could provide

- Apply for new opportunities as appropriate including but not restricted to Charity of the Year and corporate foundations.

- Help identify additional resources to assist with the success of Corporate fundraising at DEBRA – also input if existing resources could be amended

- Identify corporate volunteering opportunities by working with the wider DEBRA team

- Ensure all donors are thanked in a timely manner

- Ensure that the database (Progress) is kept up to date with communications

- Work with the Major Partnerships Team and the wider Fundraising Team to identify corporate leads.

- Work with the wider Fundraising Team to identify opportunities to grow income from the corporate sector across all areas of fundraising such as sponsorship for events, gifts in kind, etc.

- Identify and pursue networking opportunities to grow the number of corporate leads.

- Represent DEBRA to external organisations

- Provide reports to Head of Corporate Partnerships on monthly basis

What we’re looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Manager:

Essential

- Highly developed communication (verbal and written) skills in order to secure introductions, deliver presentations and pitches, which will lead to income generation;

- Sound commercial awareness and a good knowledge of the corporate environment.

Desirable

- Two years’ experience of working within the corporate fundraising arena with proven ability to drive new business;

- Educated to degree level or equivalent;

- Adopts a flexible and adaptable approach to work, working quickly and effectively in a fast moving environment;

- Displays a high level of functional expertise and constantly updates knowledge to ensure expertise remains relevant;

- Works cooperatively and effectively with others in a team to achieve shared objectives;

- Commercial Focus: Demonstrates understanding of overall business and commercial issues facing the charity and uses this knowledge to improve results;

- Creates and develops the effective relationships needed to achieve business results;

DEBRA is the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.

Our vision:

We have a vision of a world where no one suffers from the painful genetic skin condition EB.

Until that day, DEBRA focuses its work in two areas:

- We fund pioneering research to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for EB.

- We provide care and support to individuals and families living with EB.

We couldn’t do any of this without raising substantial funds, which is why you will be so integral to our success.

If you are enthusiastic about the contribution you could make and would like to join our team as our new Corporate Partnerships Manager please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Corporate and Events Assistant

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading dementia charity, offering specialist support services, community activities, information and advice at every stage of the dementia journey, from over 60 locations across Scotland, from Shetland to the Borders.

The Corporate Partnerships and Events team is responsible for developing and implementing Alzheimer Scotland’s Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising activities through our sporting and challenge events.

As a key member joining this dynamic department, the Corporate and Events assistant will support the wider teams and play an integral role to the successful delivery of our events programme and corporate partnerships. Dealing directly with supporters, the role requires an effective communicator and customer focused individual to drive supporter satisfaction through all fundraising activities.

The ideal candidate will be a natural collaborator and bring a proven track record of success in stewarding supporters, creating processes and managing our supporter database (Raiser’s Edge).

Whilst previous experience within the charity sector is desirable, we are willing to accept applicants with transferable skills from within other sectors.

For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.

The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Are you interested in helping us make the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism?

Here at Ambitious about Autism, we are hiring! We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our ambitious Fundraising Team as the Corporate Partnerships Manager.

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding as well as campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, Ambitious College and The Rise School we provide specialist education and support to children and young people, aged 4-25, with Autism.

You who will focus on generating new business and developing our strategy to identify and secure new long-term corporate partnerships. You will have a proven track record of securing, or playing a major part in securing, significant and strategic partnerships or demonstrable experience of a comparable role within the commercial sector.

Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Partnerships, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will generate income and impact for our work by securing and managing new partnerships that align with our organisational strategy. With creativity and flair, you will prospect, approach and win new business, and then build long-term relationships once acquired.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys working as part of a high–performing team with an open and collaborative culture. 

If you would like more information about the role or would be keen to have a confidential chat, please contact Stephen Vickers.

Please note that the role may close before the advertised deadline. Interviews will be taking place week camencing 24th February 2020.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Back on Track is an independent charity and we run a learning centre in Manchester.  We work with people who experience disadvantage in our region and enable them to make positive changes that last.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and positive management team.  We are looking for an experienced, resilient and dynamic contract manager who has the ability to build strong relationships with existing and new partner organisations and across sectors. 

A large part of our work relates to the criminal justice sector and working with people experiencing multiple disadvantage. Ideally you would have experience relevant to this as well as contract management experience. 

Job purpose

To manage existing contracts and team members, and contribute to the overall running of organisation.

To develop new partnerships and opportunities in key sectors such as criminal justice, health, work and skills and build effective relationships within the business community

Main place of work:

Swan Buildings, Manchester. The post holder will also be expected to visit other venues in Greater Manchester.

Closing date:

Midday on Monday 9th March 2020

To apply please download a job pack and application form from our website

(CVs not accepted):

Head of Management Accounts to produce monthly accounts & stat accounts. Managing team of 4, reporting to DoF.

Your new company:
The Royal Opera House aims to enrich people`s lives through opera and ballet. Home to two of the worlds' great artistic companies - The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet - the organisation seeks to be accessible and engaging. The organisation has an income of almost £140m with 75% of income generated from ticket sales, fundraising and commercial activity . This is a dynamic organisation that has a big cultural impact.

The role:
The postholder will be responsible for providing a range of duties for the Director of Finance, including overseeing the monthly management accounts, budgeting process, preparing the statutory accounts for the main charity and various ROH entities and accounting support as required for other projects. You will work closely with the Head of Financial Accounts, including work with the auditors on the year end accounts, and supporting development work on financial systems applications. You will also liaise with the Finance Business Partners to ensure that the information provided is accurate and clear. You will manage a team of four Management Accountants including one Group Management Accountant.

What you'll need to succeed:
You will be a qualified Accountant with broad experience including accounting experience within a large, complex organisation. You will have substantial accounting experience in a busy, tightly managed business, including: monthly reporting, budget preparation, financial modelling, cash flow reporting and preparation of statutory accounts. You will have experience of managing the preparation of monthly management reports and delivery of sound financial analysis.

What you'll get in return:
This is an opportunity to work within a creative organisation. You will also be offered a competitive package of benefits. Please apply ASAP to be considered as this process is moving quickly.

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Partnerships Manager
CAN Mezzanine, London

About Us

In the UK, parental income is the strongest indicator of how well a child will do at school and how much they will earn in later life – Future Frontiers is working to change this.

We’re an established charity that believes all young people should be given equal access to the guidance, networks and opportunities they need to fulfil their potential at school and beyond.

Our award-winning programme matches pupils to a career coach and provides meaningful interactions with inspiring professionals. This increases pupils’ engagement with learning and prepares them in their transition into sustained education, employment or training.

We are now looking for a Partnerships Manager to join us, increase our reach and secure new partnerships. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £34,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Support a fantastic programme that is changing young people’s lives
- Training to build on your existing expertise

If you are a proven corporate partnerships manager with incredible networking and relationship building skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your experience and skill set with an organisation supporting young people's education.

We are based in CAN Mezzanine in Borough, a fantastic office space dedicated to third sector organisations. From this exceptional space, you will have the chance to learn from our passionate and dedicated team and make a real difference to outcomes within our charity.

So, if you want to take your next step while supporting our growth and securing future support for thousands of young people, we want to hear from you. 

The Role 

As a Partnerships Manager, you will generate new business partnership leads, using existing networks and databasing techniques.

We currently work with over 60 businesses across a diverse range of sectors and you will be tasked with securing new business partners to fund and host our programmes.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, your role will involve:

- Securing meetings with businesses
- Pitching to senior stakeholders in businesses, including CEOs, HR or CSR leads
- Maintaining your pipeline of business, managing the whole process from lead generation to closing a new partnership
- Maintaining and growing your relationships to build long-term repeat partnerships
- Planning and monitoring partnership activity and engagement with businesses using our CRM system 

About You

To join us as a Partnerships Manager, you will need:

- Experience of developing corporate partnerships within the charitable sector 
- Exceptional communication skills
- To be a brilliant relationship manager
- To be a natural networker
- The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 

Ideally, you will have a strong track record in a sales role, but this is not essential.

Other organisations may call this role Partnership Development Manager, Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Relationship Manager, Engagement Manager, or Business Engagement Manager.

The closing date for this role is the 18th March 2020. First stage interviews are scheduled for the 27th March 2020 and second stage interviews are scheduled for the 31st March 2020.

Webrecruit and Future Frontiers are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking for a new challenge as a Partnerships Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join a London-based independent charity that provides disadvantaged children literacy skills. Working closely with the Head of Partnerships, you will join a successful team managing corporate and brand partnerships.

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with existing corporate partners as well as secure new business, working to income targets for both programme and core activity.

• Meet agreed income, cost efficiency and profitability targets
• Ensure that relationships with funders and partners- current, potential and historical- are effectively managed
• Contribute to corporate partnership strategy and budget setting in collaboration with colleagues

Our client is looking for a creative thinker Corporate Partnerships Manager who has a strong entrepreneurial skill and has confidence to lead multiple stakeholder meetings. You should have the following:

• Experience in managing and developing relationships in the corporate sector
• Experience in income generation, specifically from the corporate sector
• Knowledge of effective fundraising, marketing, communications and engagement
• Can work under pressure and ability to manage deadlines

Corporate Partnerships Manager
London, SW

About Us

The National Literacy Trust is a national charity dedicated to raising literacy levels in the UK. One person in six in the UK has poor literacy skills that impact on every area of their life. A child without good reading, writing and communication skills can’t succeed at school, and as an adult they could be locked out of the job market. Poverty doubles the likelihood that, by the age of five, a child’s literacy skills will be below average.

We are now looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team and ensure continued strong relationships with our partners.

The Benefits

- Salary of £35,500 - £38,000 per annum
- Pension (8% employer contribution)
- A generous annual leave allowance totalling 39 days (including Bank Holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loans

If you have experience in the voluntary sector, specifically with developing corporate relationships and generating income, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation transforming lives through literacy.

We believe that the ability to communicate is a fundamental right and that society will only be fair when everyone has the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills they need to fulfil their potential.

So, if you want to build on your experience, take on a high-profile role within our organisation and help give children and young people from disadvantaged communities the literacy skills to succeed in life, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will work with our wide range of corporate partners, providing a high level of stewardship to grow and develop existing relationships and secure income to support our work. There will also be an element of new business development.

Long-term partnerships are vital to our sustainability and our current partners include high street brands such as McDonalds and WHSmith, and large multinationals such as Lancôme, KPMG and PwC.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, you will:

- Develop existing partnerships and secure incremental income
- Meet agreed income, cost efficiency and profitability targets
- Secure new business through market and prospect research, networking, identifying and responding to leads and working closely with colleagues across the organisation
- Research, write and present funding bids, proposals and documentation
- Ensure that all necessary due diligence is carried out

About You

To join us as the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will need experience of:

- Managing and developing relationships in the corporate sector
- Generating income, specifically from the corporate sector
- Working in or with the voluntary sector
- Corporate social responsibility and fundraising

You’ll also need to be confident and articulate in both pitching and negotiation, and able to think quickly and creatively in high pressure situations.

Ideally, you will have experience in event management and/or marketing, but this is not essential. Experience of working with, or generating, income for education projects would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Partnerships Manager, Partnership Development Manager, Relationship Development Manager, Income Development Manager, or Fundraising Partnerships Manager.

This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week.

The closing date for this role is the 27th February 2020.

The National Literacy Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity or religion.

So, if you’re looking to take your next step as a Corporate Partnerships Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.