Corporate Partnerships Manager
Full Time
London – NW1 1BU with flexibility to work from home
Circa £45,000 depending on experience plus competitive benefit scheme

Are you an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Partnerships Manager, if so this is an excellent opportunity to drive your career forward in developing the corporate partnerships programme at Sue Ryder.  Join us in this new opportunity and help us ensure that our corporate partnership programmes continue to raise valuable income for Sue Ryder enabling us to provide care and support for more people.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will be leading and developing the Sue Ryder corporate partnerships programme, including targeted national fundraising partnerships to tackle outcomes to address a shared societal issue, corporate sponsorship and strategic alliances for donated goods and services to support Sue Ryder’s Retail network of 450 shops.  You will also support regional teams with strategy development to deliver growth in corporate partnerships in the footprint of our services in geographically diverse locations

Key responsibilities
•    Develop a multiyear strategy, activity plan and budget in order to significantly grow income across Sue Ryder nationally.
•    Develop cultivation plans to build long term strategic relationships with key prospects, both corporates and HNWIs, to maximise opportunities in line with organisational strategy.
•    Proactively match Sue Ryder’s strategic ambitions and aspirations, developing a robust pipeline with clear routes for engagement.
•    Ensure that the Raisers’ Edge supporter database is updated with all relevant information in line with organisational policies and procedures and is GDPR complaint.
•    To participate in budgeting and financial management at department level and monitor and report on income against targets, KPIs, evaluate activities and budgets, adapting plans and reforecasting as necessary in order to meet targets

About You
An expert networker, with proven experience of developing clear propositions to deliver income growth through the development of broad based partnerships over £100K, you will ideally have a thorough understanding of the importance of aligning our brand with partners who share our values and ambitions to deliver clear mutual business benefits.  You will need a proven ability to develop strong internal cross organisational relationships at a senior level especially with CEO, Directors and Trustees.  Strong interpersonal skills and a good understanding of the motivations of donors, high value and high profile volunteers and influencers are essential in order to succeed in the role and progress your career with us.

About Us
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.  We have ambitious plans to provide more care for more people.  But we can’t do this alone.  The government provides approximately one third of the funding we need and we are therefore increasingly reliant on voluntary donations and the support of our corporate partners.  

**Competitive Employee Benefits** 
Company pension scheme, 25 days holiday - rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays, option to buy and sell up to five days holiday, Life Assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, paid mileage, enhanced sick pay, cash referral bonus scheme, corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services, staff discount of 15% on new goods online, salary sacrifice car scheme, online wellbeing centre, free will writing service, staff finance loans, carers leave policy and lots more.

Martin House provides vital care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families. Our work spans across Yorkshire, supporting families to celebrate the very best in life when faced with the very worst, both in their local communities, and in our Hospice in Boston Spa.

Due to internal promotion, we are seeking an ambitious and motivated Partnerships Manager to join our team in what is an exciting period of development. Key responsibilities of this role will include prospecting and securing high-level partnerships, primarily based within the North & East Yorkshire area, including financial support, CRM, strategic support, sponsorship, COTY, GIK and volunteering. Alongside this, you will perform account management of a range of corporate partnerships to develop and secure multi-year support.

We are looking for an energetic candidate who can help maximise and grow our corporate partnerships income. The successful application will have experience in a charity, sales or marketing background and will enjoy an externally focussed role. You will be an effective communicator with the ability to build and influence relationships at all levels. If you are looking to flourish in a high-profile environment, our team is supportive and passionate with substantial fundraising experience.

Benefits include 40 days’ annual leave including statutory holidays, and recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 22nd January 2020.

Interview date: Tuesday, 4th February 2020.

If you have not heard from us by 27th January 2020 please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Registered Charity No. 517919

Company Registration No. 2016332, England

A high performing Corporate Partnerships team are looking for a new Partnerships Manager. You will working with a wonderful team who bring in around 3 million through their partnerships. You will be managing some of their platinum partners like PWC, Rolls Royce and Heathrow. They are looking for a wonderful corporate fundraiser or relationship fundraiser who can help support and develop their portfolio.

You will be leading on 6 figure partners, so it is vital that you have experience of either supporting or managing different partnerships. It is a perfect step for someone who has been a corporate executive or managed a small portfolio and are looking for larger partners to get their teeth stuck into.

The ideal candidate needs to be from a corporate fundraising background and needs to have a track record of developing partnerships. You will need to be tenacious and like the idea of being creative with your approach with managing your portfolio. The role will allow you to develop and grow, but you need to feel confident in your relationship building skills.

If you would like to receive a full job specification for these roles or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to [email protected] or call Hannah at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7331.

Closing date for applications on Wednesday 22nd January

Salary is £34,000+

Interviews will be held the week commencing the 27th of January.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sponsorship and Partnership Manager

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is recruiting for an experienced Sponsorship and Partnerships Manager.

You’ll be responsible for the management of a portfolio of key major sponsors. You will make a significant difference to the Book Festival’s continued success, by supporting the prospecting and acquisition of new sponsors and excellent stewardship of existing ones. The role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to make a significant impact on the work of the Book Festival and help take our fundraising ability to a new level.  

For further information please visit our website. 

Closing date for applications is Monday 20 January 2020, 5pm.

Interviews will be held at the Book Festival’s office, 5 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4DR around w/c 28 January 2020. Exact dates to be confirmed.

Access to justice should be equally available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Receiving the legal advice they need makes a huge difference to people's lives, reducing debt, poverty and homelessness, and combatting discrimination and injustice.

The London Legal Support Trust (LLST) works to support law centres and legal advice agencies in London and the Home Counties by providing them with grant funding alongside other forms of support. We do this by holding large fundraising events, most notably the London Legal Walk, which raised £869,000 this year, and providing the funds through grant rounds to the agencies where they are most needed. We offer our knowledge and experience of the sector to help the agencies become more sustainable. We also work with other grant-making bodies.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with excellent communication skills and a successful track record of exceeding targets across a range of income streams.  They will be able to influence and motivate others, build positive relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively throughout the organisation.

Working in a small, energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to have a real impact on the fundraising, communications output, marketing and organising of events. You will work very closely with the CEO of LLST as well as Head of Fundraising and Events Manager.

Flexible working and part-time options are available for the right candidates.

Reports to: Head of Development

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 depending on experience.

Staff reports: No direct reports – key relationships with internal delivery teams, CEO and the Board of Trustees.

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week although will consider flexible hours between 30-37.5 for the right candidate.

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Who are we?

Why is a culture of curiosity important? Everyone needs to feel safe and confident to ask questions, challenge current thinking and test things out.

We The Curious is an educational charity and social movement using questions to:

• Overcome educational inequality
• Create a compassionate, connected society
• Connect people with art, science and culture
• Remain relevant and accessible to the diverse communities of Bristol
• Lead the way in environmental sustainability

The Gifts and Partnerships Manager will lead on several of our fast-growing fundraising streams: major donors, corporate partnerships and academic partnerships. The Development team have established a strong foundation for these streams and we are now looking for a self-motivated individual to implement this strategy and take the organisation’s fundraising to the next level.

Job description

Lead on new fundraising streams

• Ensure that supporters’ relationship management needs are met.
• Implement the organisation’s Major Supporter Strategy, building key relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), corporate partners and strengthen the existing relationships with regional Universities (University of Bristol, University of the West of England, University of Bath and Exeter).
• Develop individual solicitation plans for HNWI’s.
• Establish and deliver an annual cultivation events plan, to support greater engagement with our key funder audiences.
• Manage and develop the We The Curious Life Membership and Friends schemes.
• Further develop the We The Curious corporate membership strategy with support of the Development Manager.
• To ensure due diligence, agree and produce relevant corporate contracts
• Manage corporate engagement events.
• Contribute to the wider We The Curious fundraising strategy.
• Support other Development Team members with building funding proposals and project reporting.

Consultation

• Work with the Board of Trustees to expand our fundraising base and influencing network.
• Work with the Head of Development in contributing to the annual business planning process.
• Work with Head of Development to ensure responsibilities are aligned and supportive of overall fundraising strategy.
• Contribute to Board reports as required.
• As part of the Development Team ensure that the Tessitura database is an effective and efficient fundraising tool.

Person specification

• At least three years of fundraising experience, with success at delivering against targets within deadlines.
• The ability to network, build and manage high value relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of philanthropic motivations and current funding trends across the UK with the ability to identify and maximise new opportunities and mitigate against threats.
• A good understanding of budget management and the ability to work effectively with allocated resources.
• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to understand broad-ranging project content and financial data and tailor it into appropriate style and content for target funders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholder at all levels.
• Ideally an understanding of education, culture and science charities.
• A commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.
• Embody our vision and values.
  • Progressive – we think about what’s next, we listen and invent
  • Creative – we generate and test new ideas and experiment freely
  • Inquisitive – we ask questions and listen
  • Collaborative – we share and learn generously and value difference and the space where ideas and disciplines meet
  • Playful – we embrace the unexpected with a sense of fun and support each other to explore uncertainty
  • Inclusive – we are led by people and the curious nature of human beings. Curiosity belongs to everyone.

Benefits include:

• A pension scheme with 5% company contribution
• 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays 
• Death in service benefit of 4 x your annual salary
• Access to an Employee Support Programme which offers confidential advice and counselling in addition to free professional coaching and a range of support from the Being Well team.
• A vibrant, friendly working place hosting a range of free in-house clubs, from yoga to Planetarium karaoke club!
• Ample opportunities for training and professional development.
• Free entry to We The Curious with up to 4 guests. You are also entitled to 12 entry tickets per year to give away.
• Discounts:  You will be eligible for staff discounts of 20% off in the We The Curious café and 25% off in our shop, as well as a range of discounts with local organisations, from restaurants to free family passes to local attractions.
• Flexible, family friendly policies and working environment.
• Free, secure parking for your bike or car.
   

We believe in celebrating people's differences. So regardless of your background or personal characteristics, if you are great at what you do, we want to hear from you. 

Arthritis Action is seeking a creative Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team. This is a varied role which involves developing and implementing Arthritis Action’s new corporate fundraising strategy, with the aim of maximising income from corporate partnerships, sponsorships and CSR relationships.

We are looking for a creative fundraiser, or business development professional, who is excited about establishing new corporate initiatives, developing a strong pipeline and meeting potential corporate partners. You will also attend networking events to help raise the profile of Arthritis Action.

This is a full-time role, but we will consider part-time for the right candidate. 

Key Responsibilities – the role will include but not be limited to:

• Developing and implementing the Charity’s new corporate fundraising strategy.
• Researching prospective corporate partners and building a pipeline of potential sources of income.
• Organising fundraising packs, presentations and initiatives for corporate partners to get involved with.
• Developing and keeping up to date the parts of the CRM and website relevant to corporate fundraising.
• Ensuring that effective systems and processes are in place to manage/track fundraising performance, and actively monitoring income performance.
• Representing the Charity at networking events to promote fundraising and meet contacts, travelling as appropriate within London and the rest of the UK.
• Ensuring that the Charity meets its legal obligations with regards to fundraising, adheres to the Code of Fundraising Practice, and maintains its reputation through its fundraising activities, whilst amending any documents/activities if needed.

Other Activities

• Raise Arthritis Action’s profile by networking with relevant organisations across the UK and look for new fundraising opportunities in areas we have clusters of Members and Arthritis Action Groups.
• Attend conferences to raise Arthritis Action’s profile and learn new ways to generate income through corporates.
• Write fundraising copy for the website, eNews, the Magazine and social media channels.
• Undertake other tasks relevant to the level of this position within the organisation.

Location

The post will be located in the office at Victoria. The address is: 56 Buckingham Gate, 2nd Floor, London SW1E 6AE.  Some travel across the UK will be required.

Person Specification - Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, demonstrating knowledge of corporate fundraising activities.
• Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies in line with an organisation’s vision, values and strategic objectives.
• Experience of establishing new corporate partnerships and developing a pipeline of prospective corporate partners.
• A proven track record of converting prospects and managing partnerships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to write in Plain English for a range of audiences.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating fundraising activity.
• Commitment to Arthritis Action’s vision, mission and brand values.                       
• An understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities and diversity – and the commitment to promote high standards of conduct, integrity and probity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Excellent account management and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.                                           
• A self-starter, able to work on own initiative where required. 
• Enthusiastic team-player with a can-do attitude.
• Able and willing to travel within the UK.                       

Person Specification – Desirable

• Database experience.                                                                               
• Experience of managing budgets.
   

How to apply: Applications should be in the form of a CV with a covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role. Please provide both email and telephone contact information for yourself. Applications should be received by 12 p.m. on Monday 20th January 2020 at the latest. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Interviews will be held at Arthritis Action’s office in Victoria. The first round will be held on 23rd January 2020, and the second round on 30th January 2020.

Arthritis Action is an equal opportunities employer. We treat employees and job applicants in the same way regardless of their sex, marital status, gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or disability.

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

Following recent successes in our Gifts and Partnerships team, we are recruiting for a second Gifts and Partnerships Manager to support and deliver new and existing partnerships with our much-loved family-led charities.  

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also be passionate about engaging with our supporters, as well as having the ability to listen and interpret individual donor needs.  High levels of empathy and discretion are absolutely critical for this role.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c£38,000 per annum  (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Sunday, 26th January 2020

First interview date and location: tbc via Skype

Second interview date and location: tbc at our Farnborough office

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate!

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

Harris Hill is working in partnership with Caudwell Children to help find three new Partnerships Managers to work across either the Corporate/SME, Government or NHS sectors. These are permanent positions and will be based at their Head Office in Keele, Staffordshire.
The purpose of Caudwell Children s Partnership Team is to build strong partnerships relations to deliver the core services of the charity and maximise donations through new and existing supporters in Corporate, SME, Govt and NHS Sectors.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Partnerships and as part of Caudwell Children s Partnerships team, you will work with staff across the charity as well as other stakeholders, volunteers and external contacts in delivering our strategic objectives. Depending on your skillset and experience, as Partnership Managers you will lead in one of the four sectors.

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrable experience of generating income through partnerships in funding (public and private) and with delivery organisations (e.g. FE Colleges or other voluntary sector organisations)

High level account manager, able to increase support from key relationships and designated accounts to achieve defined income targets

Highly motivated self-starter with at least substantial experience in a relevant fundraising, charity or sales and marketing environment

Have an interest in the work of the voluntary sector and have experience of working with volunteers Experience of identifying and ability to exploit PR opportunities

Over the next decade we have grand ambitions for growing the vision of Caudwell Children, becoming innovators and early interventionists in child disability and getting known for removing barriers during childhood and providing uninhibited futures. This transformational period also brings the need for development of all our income streams to enable this growth, which all makes it a fantastic time to join this dynamic and fact-moving charity at a time when we will undoubtedly attract national and international attention.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Charlie Webb at Harris Hill or visit the microsite at www.harrishill.co.uk/caudwellchildre

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join a leading children's charity.

In the role, you will support on the delivery of a range of high value partnerships and manage a small portfolio of corporate partnerships.

You will have the chance to help with the delivery of key national partnerships, including opportunities involving employee fundraising, cause-related marketing and high-profile events and campaigns.

In order to be considered for the role you will have at least 2 years' experience in Corporate fundraising and have the ability to lead, develop and manage new and existing partnerships. You will have fantastic interpersonal skills, great business acumen and proven success in achieving financial targets.

This is a full time, permanent role in Central London and is offering a salary circa £27-31k.

To find out more about this exciting challenge please call Terri on 0207 820 7326 or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Get in touch today to avoid disappointment, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and close on 2nd February 2020. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

This leading children's hospital with an amazing fundraising offering is recruiting for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to be responsible for the account management of a brand new corporate partnership with a high profile organisation worth in excess of £500k. The role is an interim role for 12 months and is an opportunity to lead and manage a prestigious partnership within the sector and to achieve some really impressive outcomes.

As the lead on a key partnership for the organisation the post-holder will report into the Head of Events, Community and Corporate Partnerships and will undertake the following core responsibilities:

• Account management responsibility for a six-figure corporate partnership
• Deliver an excellent stewardship plan for partnership working with the charity partner, event company, and relevant teams
• Build strong and effective relationships internally to increase employee engagement within the partnership and beyond
• Effectively manage income and expenditure budgets and reporting
• Engage staff with a mass participation cycling challenge as part of the partnership, in collaboration with an external event agency
• Meet and surpass agreed partnership objectives on income, communications, and staff engagement
• Work with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to manage and develop a robust new business pipeline across the organisation

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience of corporate fundraising in an account management role, including of managing six figure partnerships
• Experience of delivering mass participation events, either as part of a corporate fundraising role or in a dedicated event role
• Experience of building developing and managing relationships with a diverse range of individuals and organisations
• Experience in writing creative briefs, analytical reports and evaluations

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

We are looking for an ambitious Corporate New Business Manager to join a creative, collaborate team with lots of exciting plans!

The Charity

One of the UKs biggest charities dealing with a well known health condition. They have a lovely office with hot desking available and a cafe on site. Flexible working considered.

The Role
This is a vital donor facing position contributing to the teams income target you will build and nurture relationships at all levels externally and internally in order to develop pipelines that generate income.

Identify and secure new corporate income by developing relationships and devising mutually beneficial partnerships.
Develop and present creative and engaging new business proposals and pitches for corporate prospects.
Research competitor activity, corporate prospects, and business sectors to leverage new business opportunities and keep up to date on business trends.
Proactively cold calling corporate prospects, securing and attending meetings.
Ensure that all intelligence and activity on potential or existing corporate partners is executed well and recorded appropriately on the in house fundraising database.
Collaborate and maintain relationships with all relevant internal staff to add value and maximise opportunities for the organisation.

The Candidate
Experience and proven track record of solutions-based fundraising, business development, and account management.
Experience of developing new business by researching new leads, making cold calls to potential partners, face-to-face meetings, client-facing presentations, pitches, negotiating and closing business.
Knowledge of the UK corporate sector, significant level of commercial awareness and the opportunities that this presents.
Understanding and staying abreast of the key trends and drivers within businesses and corporate fundraising.
Knowledge and proven experience of a range of corporate fundraising approaches such as sponsorship, cause related marketing, restricted donations, pro bono support, charity of the year schemes, strategic partnerships and short-term appeals.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Job title: Young People’s Service Partnerships Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Location: Office based (London)/Home-Based

Full time, 35 hours, Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones. Its flagship Youth Outreach Programme “BigDeal” is expanding, and a new support service for young people will be launched in April 2020.

GamCare seeks a Partnerships Manager to lead in setting out the strategy ensuring that BigDeal becomes a recognisable brand within the health and social care fields at a national, regional and local level.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to build successful relationships with partner organisations, coordinate and facilitate networking opportunities and be a passionate advocate for both the programme and the treatment support services delivered by the wider GamCare partner network.  The work will not always be easy, as we will be working with partner organisations that have competing priorities and a constant demand on their time.  Passion, enthusiasm and commitment will help to you to make sure that this important issue is given the attention it deserves.

Successful candidates will be confident, self-motivated communicators, have good attention to detail and enjoy influencing others for positive outcomes. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, you will champion the work.

GamCare’s central London office is a friendly, collaborative and enthusiastic environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the project delivery teams, as well as the Marketing and Communications teams.

Key Responsibilities include:

• To facilitate and manage the development and implementation of strategic partnerships for the Young Peoples Service.
• To effectively represent and advocate GamCare’s position at networking events and conferences and raise BigDeal’s profile at a local, regional and national level.
• To collaborate with senior management and the youth outreach team in order to build a robust referral and signposting pathways to services.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: < Job Title >

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

To discuss the role further please email Dragos Dragomir. Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply. Please note we do not accept CVs.

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st January 2020

Interview will take place w/c: 6th February 2020 at our office in central London

Location:Mumbai, India

Reporting to: Partnerships Manager based in India Country Office and dotted reporting line to the Chief, Corporate Partnerships based in PFP Geneva.

Salary: This is a P4 post on the UN Salary scales

Background

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within PFP works with National Committees and UNICEF country offices to maximize financial and non-financial support for children. Within this section, the purpose of the Corporate Partnerships Team is to drive impact, defined as financial resources in addition to other valuable assets and opportunities, in order to optimize the value of multi-dimensional partnerships with companies to achieve UNICEF’s strategic goals. The team supports key UNICEF Divisions with partnership strategies as well as National Committees and Country Offices with their strategies for growth. The team also champions and drives global best practice, partnership strategy and issues guidance and policies globally. Team members also play a role in the relationship management of key partners.

The post reports to the Partnerships Manager based in India Country Office, with a dotted reporting line to the Chief, Corporate Partnerships based in PFP Geneva.

Purpose of Role

This is an exciting NEW role in a growing programme with incredible income opportunities.  India has the biggest opportunities to meet the SDG goals and is one of the fastest growing economies, it is a buoyant market and companies are ready to invest in the right programmes.

Under the general guidance of the Partnerships Manager (P4) in India Country Office, this post is responsible for leading the proactive securing and development of new, high value/ high impact partnerships with the corporate sector as well as managing and growing existing partnerships; with companies based in India.

The new partnership manager will work cross functionally with other team members, multiple UNICEF Divisions, and colleagues in India Country Office in order to drive the approach of developing high impact new partnerships and retain existing in order to mobilize resources for India Country Office and realise UNICEF’s strategic goals. Expectation is that the post holder will manage a pipeline, continually monitoring progress and volume as agreed with Supervisor and driving external engagement strategies to constantly recruit new prospects.  

The post holder will also ensure sustainability of the Corporate Partnerships programme in India through renewals of existing partnerships as well as quality of the funding.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Driving results to achieve targets

Ensures that the targets associated with delivering new and retaining existing partnerships are achieved. Supports critical stakeholders in India Country Office by guiding and supporting understanding of partnerships with private sector to further enable future partnerships. Develop beneficial, strong relationships directly with key decision makers at prospect businesses, engaging externally and internally at senior levels and credibly representing UNICEF in negotiations on high value partnerships.

2. Lead Corporate Partnerships team

Supports, encourages and guides a team of fundraisers based in Mumbai, Delhi and in other State Offices in India to lead them to achieve their individual targets.

3. Identify, develop and take to market case for partnership investment in India

Develops together with the team different business cases for partnerships according to financial and non-financial needs in India Country office. Test and modify the business case according to market feedback and develop the right proposition for business and foundations.

4. Actively contributing to Global Best Practices

Continually gathers and disseminates best practice learnings and experiences on the development of Corporate Partnerships and actively participate in global or regional meetings, skills trainings and capacity building discussions. Contributes to the implementation of best practices in India Country Office.

5. Engages globally to maximize global opportunities

Build strong internal networks and engage directly with other Country Offices, National Committee and others to include India activations in global alliances delivered by other markets.

6. Ensure appropriate risk measures in place

Ensure that new partnerships align with UNICEF’s due diligence standards and adequately manage risk with critical internal teams such as CRDD and Comms.

Impact of Results:

• Successful delivery of the role will ensure that key partnerships with target new partners will be put in place, with those propositions leveraging financial and non-financial assets.
• Targets for numbers of new partnerships and income and other assets leveraged will be achieved or exceeded.
• Ultimately, the key new, high impact, partnerships will support UNICEF in achieving the strategic organisational goals as outlined in the strategic plan.

Profile

Experience

• Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience in fundraising, marketing, sponsorship, or business to business sales, including work with businesses to create, large-scale partnerships.
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in fundraising, marketing and sponsorship highly desirable.
• Proven experience of identifying, developing and securing a new business pipeline, including successfully securing new corporate partnerships at a US$ 7-figure per year and above funding value is desirable.
• Experience of directly influencing, senior decision makers in companies and deep knowledge of the Business and International Development sector in India is highly valuable.
• Experience in managing teams is essential, as well as experience in a multi-cultural environment.

Education

• Advanced university degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, Social Sciences or related fields is required.
• *A first level university degree in a relevant field combined with 10 years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Languages

• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset.