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Corporate Partnerships Lead - 0.6 FTE
Contract :
12 months fixed term;
0.6 / 22.2 hours per week;
Remote, home-based but with requirement to travel to in-person meetings when required.
Salary:
£49,844 (FTE) pro-rata £29,906
Plus £312 working from home allowance
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Purpose of the Role:
Voice 21 is a rapidly growing national education charity, with a bold new strategy to 2030, and ambitious plans to double fundraised income over this strategic period. We believe there is significant potential for the corporate sector to engage with our work and support our mission to transform education. We are seeking an experienced corporate fundraiser to build our burgeoning programme, unlock exciting new opportunities for support and lead on developing new voluntary income from corporate partnerships. You will champion creative, insight-driven new business development and account management, ensuring partnerships are meaningful, mutually beneficial and aligned with our mission. This role will encompass research and qualification, engagement of potential corporate partners, developing propositions and proposals, pitching and securing new partners and relationship building and stewardship. This role will suit someone proactive and self-motivated, with proven experience in building income from corporate partnerships, who is comfortable working independently, skilled in building relationships at all levels, and driven by Voice 21’s mission.
Key Responsibility of the Role:
Work collaboratively across the organisation to build trusted relationships internally, maximise opportunities, and ensure corporate partnerships support our strategic objectives.
Identify and deliver opportunities to develop new partnerships, securing and onboarding new corporate partners through targeted engagement.
Build sustainable relationships with corporate contacts, ensuring excellent engagement and stewardship.
Build a robust pipeline of prospective partners, ensuring a strategic and targeted approach to new business.
Collaborate across teams to shape and deliver high-value, mutually beneficial partnership proposals that align with organisational priorities.
Provide strategic support to the Head of Fundraising and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring where appropriate that senior colleagues are fully briefed and prepared.
Contribute your sector knowledge, expertise and specialist insights to inform strategy and innovation and assist decision-making.
Keep accurate records of all interactions with supporters and prospects.
What you will bring:
Proven experience in setting up a corporate fundraising programme, with a track record of securing five-figure+ relationships and raising income to target.
Knowledge and/or experience of a range of corporate income streams, from strategic partnerships and sponsorships, to cause-related marketing, employee engagement, gifts in kind, etc.
Strong commercial awareness, with ability to identify and prioritise high-value opportunities. Proactive and assertive, with the ability to recognise and act on new opportunities and the tenacity to secure meetings.
Experience of building a portfolio of corporate sector prospects and managing a pipeline of opportunities. Ideally with experience of using Salesforce (or another CRM system) to manage pipelines, track performance and report on outcomes.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, negotiating and influencing to achieve successful outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confident and engaging presentation abilities.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Knowledge of fundraising legislation, ethics, compliance, and data protection requirements.
Self-motivated, comfortable working autonomously, and able to take ownership of own performance. Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative culture.
What you will achieve:
Build a qualified pipeline of corporate prospects.
Secure new five-figure partnerships.
Develop tailored partnership propositions aligned to organisational priorities.
Strengthen stewardship and engagement processes.
Who you’ll work with: Your line manager will be the Head of Fundraising and you will work alongside a fundraising officer. The fundraising team sits in the Operations Directorate.
Where you’ll work: All Voice 21 staff work remotely and this is a home-based role, with some travel expected to our London office (by Victoria station) and elsewhere for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on where you are based. Voice 21 pays all travel and accommodation expenses.
About Voice 21
Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. Our work transforms learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most. Follow the links to find out more about why oracy is so vital and the impact Voice 21 has.
Why work for Voice 21?
Tackle a vital challenge, with great people. Voice 21 exists to transform children' s learning and life chances through talk and we are aiming to be working with 1,800 schools a year by 2030. To reach this goal we recruit great people and give them real responsibility, training and support.
Output focused culture, with flexible working opportunities. We have an agile and flexible approach, our team can work when and wherever works best to deliver the requirements of their role. As our staff predominantly work from home, we support them to create a workspace and provide technology that enables them to work effectively.
Real development opportunities. We believe in supporting people to develop the skills they need to be excellent whether this means funding external training, finding a mentor to support them or giving them the time to learn from others in the organisations through our regular CPD sessions.
Great benefits. 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and a 3 day Christmas closure period). Holiday entitlement increases linked to length of service, 5% employer contribution to pension, interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans, employee assistance scheme.
Application details:
Please submit your C.V. and your responses to the following questions:
1/. Tell us about the highest value corporate partnership that you have personally secured and which you developed from start to finish (max 500 words):
How did you go about identifying the prospect and opportunity?
How did you go about developing the relationship before you secured the partnership?
What were the features of the partnership and what was the value for the charity and the corporate?
What was your role in developing the pitch and how did you go about landing the deal?
What was the outcome and/or impact of securing this partnership?
2/. Reflecting on the example you have shared, what did you learn from this experience? And how does that learning show up in your approach to corporate partnerships fundraising? (max 250 words)
3/. What interests you about Voice 21 and this contract specifically? What do you expect will be the challenges and opportunities in this role? (max 250 words)
Closing date: 1st June 2026 however we reserve the right to close applications before the stated closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications is received
Interview dates: TBC
Valuing every voice
Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Voice 21 is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. By offering a salary range, we demonstrate our commitment to considering a wide range of applicants who may bring different perspectives and levels of experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SEO London is an education and training charity that advances social mobility by empowering exceptional students to secure roles within competitive industries.
We are a UK charity that unlocks potential and transforms careers. We empower students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, bridging the gap between untapped talent and the world’s most competitive industries. Since 2000, our alumni have excelled in top global firms, proving that access and opportunity drive success.
The Role
SEO Europe was launched in 2021, with its first France programme piloting in 2023. As we continue to grow our presence and impact in France, we are looking for a highly motivated Programme Coordinator to support the development and delivery of our student programmes and outreach initiatives.
We have a strong focus on gender balance and social inclusion and are seeking someone who is passionate about helping more female students and other underrepresented students from low-income backgrounds build successful careers in competitive industries, particularly within finance and investment management.
As a Programme Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the seamless execution of all student-related events. This role involves gaining a comprehensive understanding of SEO London and SEO Europe’s programmes, the relevant industries, and integrating this knowledge within our organisation. You will liaise with students and partner firms to organise, execute, and promote successful events.
In collaboration with the team, you will provide recommendations for enhancements and innovations to improve the student experience, while upholding a high standard of customer care.
We are seeking a professional with a strong work ethic, who is adept at fostering robust working relationships and taking initiative in developing organisational processes. A thorough understanding of the French academic system and a genuine commitment to diversity and social mobility are essential.
This position offers substantial responsibility and opportunities for professional advancement.
If successful, you will sit within the France team of SEO Europe, where you will support the preparation and delivery of multiple impactful and engaging initiatives, such as:
SEO Potenti’ELLE events: Celebratory events showcasing inspiring women leaders, introducing the long-term vision for our female leadership programme, Potenti’ELLE, and providing networking opportunities for mentors and mentees.
France Finance Programme: A 6-month career readiness programme where master’s students benefit from educational Lunch & Learn sessions, industry insight sessions, coaching, soft skills training and access to internship opportunities at top investment banks, asset managers and alternative investment funds.
SEO Europe Finance Academy: A 1-month immersive event taking place online and in Paris, and designed to educate and train students intending to secure summer and off-cycle internships, while providing authentic exposure to top employers and demystifying the industry landscape and application process.
Student Outreach: Implementing outreach campaigns to help recruit more students from engineering schools and public universities across France.
Alumni engagement: Help structure and manage alumni engagement initiatives in Paris
Occasional trips to Paris to deliver in-person events and execute our student outreach strategy.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
There are three main activities within the France team:
Outreach (student recruitment)
Programme Delivery (education and training events for students)
Alumni engagement (event and community management)
The Programme Coordinator will serve as the administrative officer for the France team. You will support the team as needed and have specific responsibilities for identifying and onboarding students at business schools, engineering schools and universities across France, both online (social media, email marketing, webinars) and offline (in-person campus events and sponsored events).
You will also play a key role in executing our social media strategy and managing our presence across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Responsibilities include:
Overall administration of student events, ensuring exceptional communication and coordination
Event management, student and partner communication and coordination of all relevant stakeholders
Posting job opportunities on our student portal and creating content for our newsletter
Managing student queries and maintaining relationships
Coordinating outreach programmes and managing our Student Ambassador network
Identifying and onboarding students, while managing relationships with academic institutions and partners
Maintaining working documents, event calendars and reports
Thinking creatively to improve outreach programmes and support social media management
Supporting the France team across programme delivery and partnership initiatives as needed
Ensuring all information and student data is managed in accordance with GDPR guidelines and updated in Salesforce
Running reports to track and monitor programme activity and events through the CRM
Person Specification
Skills and experience
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual who is passionate about diversity, inclusion and social mobility. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and building relationships with students, corporate partners and academic institutions.
You should be a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, a collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in helping students access competitive career opportunities.
Skills and Experience
Essential
Occasional travel to Paris
Project management skills
Interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Strong understanding of employability skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Team player with a proactive attitude
Strong communication, organisation, time management and listening skills
Strong business writing and presentation skills
Fluent in both French and English
Desirable
Experience with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce
Experience with databases and data analysis
Outreach and networking experience
Social media management experience
Experience in communications and creating visual content
Previous experience working with charities or associations focused on diversity and inclusion
Experience working with postsecondary institutions or student clubs
Required qualifications
University degree (any discipline)
Candidates without the required qualification will still be considered if they can demonstrate at least one year of relevant and relatable work experience in a similar role.
What we offer?
Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.
Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.
Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.
Benefits:
Employee Assistance Programme
And more…
We are on a mission to prepare students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary - £48,106 - £55,000 per annum (Competitive salary for the local market if based outside of the UK)
Location - Hybrid, London, United Kingdom
Team - Resource Mobilisation
Line Manager - Head of Resource Mobilisation
Line Reports - 2 x Institutional Fundraising Advisors, 1x Institutional Partnerships Officer
Hours - 35 hours per week
Contract - Fixed term (13 Months)
Start date - The ideal candidate shall start early September
The Vacancy
We are looking for a strategic and proactive Institutional Funding Manager with significant experience managing complex relationships with large institutional donors and securing high value funding in the humanitarian and development sector. You will be a strong relationship manager and confident leading ambitious seven and eight figure funding opportunities from early positioning and donor engagement through to proposal development, negotiation and award management.
Working closely with global programme, finance and operational teams, you will play a central role in shaping innovative and compelling proposals that support locally led crisis response and anticipation around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse global network, influence strategic donor partnerships and help grow a major international funding portfolio.
Job Purpose
Start Network is looking for an Institutional Funding Manager who is strategic, ambitious, and a great team player. You will work with the Head of Resource Mobilisation to set and deliver a strategy to maximise our institutional funding portfolio to grow and sustain our income over the coming year (current portfolio size of £30million+). This role will be key to enabling Start Network to deliver on its strategy, and the postholder will have the opportunity to engage across all areas of Start Network’s programmes. The Institutional Fundraising Manager will be responsible for securing and overseeing significant levels of income from institutional sources for Start Network’s work globally, including working with programmes teams on project development and the preparation of high-value proposals for institutional donors (narrative, budgets, monitoring frameworks and other technical documents). The postholder will be expected to work at both an operational and strategic level, managing their own portfolio of donors (such as FCDO), securing new business from scratch, and providing Start Network with tactical direction on donor outreach and compliance.
Over the period of the contract, we are especially looking for someone who is comfortable and experienced in finding new institutional donors, leveraging current contacts and networks, and pitching and presenting new opportunities.
Currently, we receive funding from multiple European governments and FCDO so experience with these funders would be critical for this role.
For more information please refer to the Job Description.
Our Current UK Perks and Benefits for 2026 are:
These are reviewed and updated each year and may differ outside of the UK
The Company
Start Network is made up of more than 90 non-governmental organisations across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to local and national NGOs. Our programmes allow members to deliver humanitarian action around the world.
Our mission is to create a new era of humanitarian action that will save even more lives. We aren’t driven by media headlines or political will, we’re here for the communities affected by and at risk of crises.
We are an organisation committed to doing things differently. For some roles, we need more technical humanitarian expertise, but for other roles, we are looking for relevant transferable skills, the right attitude, and a passion to bring change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Relationship Manager (North and Scotland)
Full-time (37 hours) | permanent
c£36,000 depending on experience | Home-based | Hybrid
At the Bone Cancer Research Trust, we exist because families refused to accept a world where primary bone cancer had no hope, no answers and almost no research. Today, we’re the UK’s leading bone cancer charity and every supporter you engage helps push vital research forward and provides comfort to families who need us.
About the role
As Relationship Manager, you’ll build genuine, lasting connections with our Special Funds - our named funds created in honour or memory of someone affected by primary bone cancer, community supporters and local businesses. Your relationship-led approach will help create the family feel connections we’re known for, inspiring long-term support and raising vital income for people affected by primary bone cancer
You will:
About you:
Why you’ll love working with us
You’ll join a small team that works collaboratively and keeps our community at the centre of everything we do. We’re supportive, friendly and you’ll have the flexibility to manage your work while seeing the direct impact of the relationships you build.
What we offer
· Flexible approach to working hours
· 30 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
· Private Health Insurance (following successful probation)
· 6% employer pension contributions
· Life Assurance of 4x annual salary
Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer through research, information, awareness and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.