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This is a relationship-focused role based in Reading, covering the Thames Valley area. There's already strong local appetite to support Smart Works, this role is about spotting the opportunities and building those relationships into real partnerships, wherever your prior experience comes from.

Our partnerships with external organisations provide vital funding, awareness, and pro bono support to enable us to achieve our mission. Smart Works Reading are looking for an ambitious Corporate Fundraising Lead to develop new corporate partnerships and generate sustainable income to support our mission.

The Corporate Fundraising Lead will work in in close collaboration with Smart Works Group Partnerships Team, the Smart Works Reading Service Delivery Manager and Reading Board of Trustees. They will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate income generation for the charity, with a clear focus on meeting agreed income targets through the generation of unrestricted income.

The successful candidate will design and implement the centre’s corporate partnerships income generation strategy, concentrating on building a robust and diverse new business pipeline and cultivating relationships with organisations across Berkshire. The role involves identifying, approaching and converting new corporate prospects into engaged funding partners, securing sustainable unrestricted income that supports the centre’s ongoing work and enables Smart Works to reach more women.

A collaborative working style and an ability to engage confidently with a wide variety of stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

The Corporate Fundraising Lead will contribute to expanding our reach and strengthening our impact, ensuring that more women can access the support and resources they need to thrive. If you’re passionate about supporting women, then this is an ideal opportunity for you.

This role is primarily based in the Smart Works Reading Centre. Smart Works Reading is part of Smart Works Charity, and this role will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the wider Group Partnerships team, who work from our two London centres. Therefore, travel to London will be required to support induction, meetings, events, and ongoing collaboration.