This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic, outward-facing role where you will build partnerships, develop new opportunities to expand our reach and impact.
What you’ll be doing
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Leading the expansion of F4YP services into new geographical areas
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Building strong relationships with schools, local authorities, and partners
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Creating referral pathways to increase access for children and families
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Identifying opportunities and supporting funding bids and proposals
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Strengthening local systems to better support young people’s wellbeing
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Raising the profile of F4YP across new communities and networks
What we’re looking for
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Experience in partnership building, outreach, or service development
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Experience contributing to funding applications or commissioned work
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Ability to think strategically while delivering results
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A proactive, confident individual who thrives in a growing environment
Bedford / Hybrid (Beds, Herts, Cambs) | ⏰ Full-time | 3-year fixed term | Working pattern: 9-day fortnight (one day off every two weeks
To provide support services to young people & their families, improving wellbeing, developing self-esteem, confidence & resilience.
Job Title: New Business Manager
Reporting To: Head of Corporate Partnerships
Manages: New Business Officer
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Leicester Office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,286 - £43,466 (appointments are typically made at the lower end of the salary range)
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, flexible).
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
We’re looking for a proactive and driven New Business Manager to grow our corporate partnerships and generate new income for Home-Start UK, helping us support more families across the UK. This role also includes line management responsibility for the New Business Officer.
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
While our impact is delivered locally through this network, this role focuses on securing and growing partnerships at a national level for Home-Start UK.
Every day, families face challenges that can feel overwhelming. By building strong partnerships with companies, we can reach more families, earlier, and make a lasting difference.
This is an exciting time to join as we grow our corporate partnerships and invest in new opportunities to increase our impact.
You’ll lead relationships from first contact through to securing agreements, working closely with colleagues across Home-Start UK. You’ll also draw on insight from our network of local services to shape compelling partnership opportunities and clearly demonstrate impact.
We’ve recently worked with a consultancy to develop a refreshed approach to corporate fundraising, and this role will play a key part in bringing that to life. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and lead our new business approach—helping to re-energise how we identify opportunities, engage partners, and grow income.
The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.
Benefits of working for Home-Start
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policy
- PayCare health cash plan
- Enhanced employer contribution pension
- Learning and development
- DAS Employee Assistance
If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, then we want to hear from you!
The closing date for applications is Friday 19th June at 4pm.
First stage interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 29th June.
Second stage interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 6th July.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.
No agencies please.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Corporate and Philanthropy Partnerships Manager
Location: Headquarters in Lincoln – HEMS Way, Lincoln, LN4 2GW. Hybrid working may be available upon completion of probation
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 per week
Salary: Salary range: £34,000 to £42,000 (FTE) dependent upon skills and experience
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Corporate, Community & Events
About Us
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency.
Rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission across all five areas that were inspected – Safe, Caring, Effective, Responsive and Well led, we are a friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team focused on ensuring we deliver the best possible service. The tie that binds us here at LNAA is our set of values – Teamwork. Respect. Innovation. Compassion (TRIC). We display these attributes in the way we interact with the people we meet, from former patients and volunteers to our supporters and colleagues.
About the Role
We are looking for an ambitious and relationship-driven Corporate & Philanthropy Partnerships Manager to play a key role in growing income and building high-value partnerships that support our lifesaving work.
This is a strategic and highly engaging role, responsible for developing and managing relationships with corporate partners, business leaders, and philanthropists. You will identify and secure new opportunities, while nurturing a portfolio of existing supporters to maximise long-term income and engagement.
With a strong focus on corporate philanthropy and major giving, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to secure significant gifts, multi-year commitments, and impactful partnerships. You’ll create compelling proposals and tailored engagement plans that align our mission with the priorities of our partners.
The role combines business development, relationship management, and strategic planning. You’ll collaborate across teams, represent the organisation at events and meetings, and ensure partners receive exceptional stewardship and clear impact reporting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and commercially minded fundraiser or partnerships professional who thrives on building meaningful relationships, influencing decision-makers, and delivering results.
Our Benefits
- Annual Leave of 25 days, which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- Additional days leave for your birthday.
- Pension scheme includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution.
- Access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan*
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme*
- Life insurance at 3 times your annual salary*
*On completion of probationary period.
Closing date: 12th June 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 22ndJune 2026
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalent) is required for this role.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation.
Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor applicants for work visas in the UK. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship will not be considered.
No agencies please.