Corporate Partnerships Manager

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to partner with a Health Charity to find a Corporate Partnership Manager to lead, deliver and grow new and existing corporate partnerships, maximising income through partnership working to achieve its organisational strategic goals.

Position: Corporate Partnership Manager

Hours:  Full-time (35 hours)

Salary:  £34000-38000

Location:  Leeds

Hybrid: Flexible working/ Remote opportunities available

The charity has around 100 local support groups across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and a network of volunteers working in the community. They also organises conferences for people with the condition and health professionals with an interest in the condition. It undertakes and encourages non-laboratory research into the issues surrounding those living with the condition.

Main responsibilities:

●     Identify potential new opportunities to grow current partnerships, developing powerful ideas, pitches and tailored proposals that reflect the values and goals of the charity and the corporate partner.

●     Maximise income from partnerships with corporate supporters in line with the annual fundraising income target

●     Work collaboratively with the wider organisation to identify inspiring opportunities for partnership development and growth through the development of a partnership culture across the entire organisation

●     Look for opportunities to work collaboratively with other charities and organisations to develop corporate partnerships.

●     Ensure that partnership agreements are clear, in place and appropriate to the partnership

●     Embed cause related marketing and seek opportunities beyond and in addition to fundraising partnerships

●     Proactively identify opportunities for long term and sustainable benefits for fundraising and for the wider organisation, with a particular focus on working with the volunteering and training teams.

●     To lead on the development of strategies for designated industry sectors.

●     To prepare high quality, compelling proposals and presentations for prospective sponsors and partners in a timely manner.

Knowledge and skills:

·         Experience of developing new business.

·         Good knowledge of UK corporate sector.

·         Proven track record of achieving financial targets

·         Excellent account management experience

·         Experience of negotiating contracts or agreements

This role is perfect for an experienced corporate fundraiser looking to take a step up in an excellent charity with great plans to expand their team.

To find out more and to apply, please contact Jaini Shah at Merrifield Consultants