Senior Partnerships Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington with some flexibility for remote working

Hours

Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required

Annual salary

D1 £31,168.36 to D3 £38,129.42

Last day to apply

29/03/2026

Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, the postholder will play a key role in managing a significant portfolio of partners and prospects, contributing directly to the achievement of ambitious income targets and long-term partnership growth.

You will lead on the development and stewardship of corporate relationships, identifying opportunities to achieve income targets through donations, sponsorship, employee fundraising, volunteering, gift in kind and commercial collaborations.

Working closely with the Partnerships Manager, you will help shape account plans, support pipeline development and contribute insight to partnership strategy, ensuring activity is aligned to hospice priorities and funding needs.

The role requires strong relationship management skills, confidence in presenting and pitching, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships that align with the hospice’s values and funding priorities.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·      Experience of managing relationships with external stakeholders or corporate partners

·      Proven track record of working to and achieving income or performance targets

·      Experience of new business development or prospect research

·      Strong presentation and pitching skills

·      Ability to write compelling proposals and tailor communications to different audiences

·      Experience of working collaboratively across teams

·      Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

·      Experience in corporate fundraising or sponsorship

·      Experience using a CRM system

·      Knowledge of corporate social responsibility trends and landscape

Values

·      Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·      Confident networker and relationship builder

·      Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload

·      Strong attention to detail

·      Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·      Resilient and solution focused

·      Proficient in IT systems including Microsoft Office

Personal Attributes

·      Empathetic and professional

·      Proactive and self-motivated

·      Collaborative

·      Creative thinker

·      Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·      Valid driving licence

·      Eligibility to work in the UK

·      Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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