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We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Partnerships Manager to grow a developing income stream and build transformational relationships that will support our care today and help shape the hospice of tomorrow.
This is a unique opportunity to join Heart of Kent Hospice at a pivotal time. As we work towards our future hospice, you will influence strategy, develop high-value partnerships and create lasting connections that make a tangible difference to local patients and families.
The Role
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a growing partnerships portfolio and shape our approach to corporate and community engagement.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will lead our partnerships income stream, with responsibility for income targets, budgets and strategic planning. You will manage and develop our Partnership Fundraiser while personally leading some of our most valuable relationships.
You will:
- Develop and deliver our annual partnerships strategy and income plan.
- Identify and secure high-value partnership opportunities that deliver sustainable income and long-term value.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective supporters and strategic partners.
- Manage key relationships that generate significant income, engagement and support.
- Represent Heart of Kent Hospice across the local business and community landscape.
- Work with fundraising and communications colleagues to maximise opportunities and supporter engagement.
- Develop partnership opportunities linked to our future hospice, building influence and long-term support.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with warmth, confidence and exceptional relationship-building skills. You will be naturally curious, results-driven and excited by the opportunity to build something with lasting impact.
You may come from fundraising, business development, account management, sponsorship or another partnership-led environment.
Essential Requirements
- Experience in corporate fundraising, partnership management, business development, account management, sponsorship, sales or a related income-generation role.
- Experience of identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- A track record of achieving income, sales or growth targets.
- Experience of developing and managing high-value stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent networking, presentation and communication skills.
- Strong organisational, planning and budget management skills.
- Experience using CRM or database systems.
- Ability to travel independently across Kent and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience of charity fundraising, sponsorship or commercial partnerships.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Existing connections within the Kent business community.
Why Join Heart of Kent Hospice?
This is more than a fundraising role. It is an opportunity to shape meaningful partnerships, influence future plans and play a key part in the next chapter of hospice care across our region.
In return, we offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- The opportunity to lead and grow an important fundraising income stream.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- The chance to make a direct impact on local patients and families.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusive practice across employment and patient care. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from people living with disabilities and provide reasonable adjustments to support colleagues to thrive.
All interested applicants must complete our online application form in full.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your leadership skills can shine? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
St Luke’s Hospice – Caring for Harrow and Brent St Luke’s Hospice cares for people approaching the end of their life in Harrow and Brent. We aim to give the people we care for the best possible quality of life, each and every day. Supporting local people and their families is at the heart of what we do – focusing on what matters the most to them is at the centre of our care.
The care we give is free of charge, available to all, and respects the cultures, religions and beliefs in our richly diverse community. Our care is given with compassion and dignity and involves not just looking after the patient, but also includes supporting the people closest to them.
Our local community is a vital partner in our care, kindly supporting us through their donations and fundraising alongside the dedication of over 800 incredible volunteers who freely give us their time to support the best possible end of life care for local people.
Job Purpose
We are looking for an Individual Giving Manager to oversee our Individual Giving, In Memory, Lottery and Legacy income streams, and achieve retention and growth for these key areas of fundraising, with the support of a small team.
We are seeking an experienced candidate with a great understanding and knowledge of individual giving and stewarding supporters, who shows great leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to maximise opportunities to achieve organisational growth.
In return St Luke’s Hospice offer the following benefits:
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
Hospice pension 3% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution
Subsidised onsite meals
Access to our 24hr employee assistance programme
Free onsite parking
Access to the NHS Blue Light Card
Work from Home Opportunities (in line with team needs)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a collaborative, organised and supporter-focused Supporter Experience and Journeys Lead to help us deliver excellent experiences for the people who support St Catherine’s Hospice.
St Catherine’s Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role:
This is a key role within our Income Generation & Marketing department, helping to strengthen supporter relationships, improve stewardship and maximise income so we can continue providing outstanding specialist palliative and end of life care across our community.
This post is offered on a part time, permanent basis, working 30 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate around business need.
At St Catherine’s we offer work from home opportunities however this is adaptable depending on business need and regular onsite attendance is required.
About You:
You will oversee the day-to-day delivery of supporter journeys, working closely with fundraising, supporter services, data and insight, marketing and communications colleagues to ensure every supporter receives timely, empathetic and professional communication.
You will help identify supporter needs and pain points, test and improve journeys, and create practical guidance that enables teams across the hospice to take a consistent, supporter-first approach.
You will bring a wealth of experience of working in a supporter journey role, with a strong understanding of what excellent supporter care looks like. You will be confident building relationships across teams, able to manage multiple priorities and committed to improving supporter experiences through insight, empathy and attention to detail.
Employees at St Catherine’s Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house.
- Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension.
- Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
How to Apply:
If you join St Catherine’s, you’ll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care. If that sounds like something you’d find fulfilling, please apply today on our website.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Leader, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.
Terms & Conditions:
- Please ensure you have read our employee and recruitment privacy statement prior to applying for this role.
- Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom, please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorships.
- Please note a requirement of all roles at St Catherine’s is to complete mandatory E-learning training and remain compliant with this throughout your employment.
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We understand that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to support some applications, whilst we do not discourage this, please ensure any documentation and applications submitted accurately and truthfully reflect your own experience and suitability for this role.
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Please note we operate an internal recruitment function and are not engaging agencies at this time.
We are located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL. You can access the Hospice by car, bus, bike or walking, with full transport details on our website.
If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this role further, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


