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Team:Research & Engagement (Philanthropy & Partnerships)
Location:Homebased
Work pattern:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary:Up to £38,918.33 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness andexpertiseto make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Corporate PartnershipsCommunicationsOfficer:
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Thesuccessful candidate willberesponsible fordeveloping,coordinatingand delivering strategic communications opportunities that magnify Cats Protection’sobjectivesand goals through our Corporate Partnerships.
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The role will work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to build innovative and impactful communication strategies and marketing plans for current and new partners, as well as generate creative ideas for prospects.
AbouttheResearchand Engagementteam:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The Research and Engagement teamsits within Philanthropy and Partnerships andbrings together prospect research,communicationsand events to ensure a coordinated,insight‑ledandsupporter‑centredapproach supporting fundraisers to grow pipelines, build meaningful relationships, and maximise long-term income for Cats Protection.
What we are looking for in our Senior Corporate PartnershipsCommunicationsOfficer:
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Significant corporate partnership account management experience withparticular expertisein the creation and delivery of partner marketing communications
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Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with supporters/ clients/colleagues
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Experience of developing bespoke propositions/presentations/proposals
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Experience of working with marketing teams to develop marcomms campaigns
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Significant charity experience
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested?Here’show to apply:
Application closing date: 31st August 2026
Virtual interview date: 14th September and 16th September 2026 (subject to change)
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team:Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location:Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern:35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary:Up to £49,149.84 per annum
Contract:Fixed term until 31st August 2027 with potential for extension
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness andexpertiseto make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Corporate Partnerships DevelopmentManager:
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The Corporate Partnerships Development Manager will play a key role at Cats Protection by raising new and transformational funds in support of the organisation’s10 yearstrategicobjectives.
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The role will lead the Corporate Partnerships new business team, to build profitable, multiyear relationships with companies, ensuring propositions are maximised and new partners onboarded to the highest standards
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven,passionateand dynamic corporate fundraisers
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We currently have a team of one full time and one part time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officers in new business. On account management side our team consist of a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Account Manager and Corporate Partnerships Officer. This is in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team.
What we are looking for in our Corporate Partnerships DevelopmentManager:
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Experience of leading fundraising teams to deliver and drive income and growth
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Significant experienceof developing relationships and raising money fromnewbusinesses and other corporate organisations within a charity
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A demonstrabletrack recordof delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
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Significant experienceof managing a diverse range of stakeholders and relationships at a variety of levels
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Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested?Here’show to apply:
Application closing date: 31st August 2026
Virtual interview date: 7th September 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage presentation (dependent on first stage interviews)
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Shape the future of Fréa – a unique partnership of three Irish charities working together to create greater impact.
We’re looking for an ambitious, creative fundraiser to build on a strong foundation and develop Fréa’s next generation of income and partnerships.
Fréa brings together three established Irish charities with a shared commitment to supporting Irish communities across the North of England. We believe that, by working together, we can achieve more than any of us can alone.
We are now looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising and Development to help us realise that ambition.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into sustainable income. You will have the freedom to shape Fréa’s fundraising approach, develop new partnerships and funding streams, and help establish the partnership as an increasingly influential and sustainable organisation.
You will build on a strong platform already created by Fréa’s existing fundraising work, while bringing fresh thinking and new energy to its next stage of development. You will work closely with senior colleagues and Boards across the three partner charities, developing compelling propositions and identifying opportunities where Fréa can achieve more by working collectively.
Importantly, this is collaborative fundraising, not competitive fundraising. Fréa’s role is to complement and add value to the excellent fundraising already undertaken by its three partners. You will need the judgement to recognise when an opportunity is best pursued by Fréa, by an individual partner, or jointly – always respecting existing relationships with funders, donors and corporate partners.
We are looking for someone who combines fundraising expertise with relationship-building, creativity and excellent partnership skills. You will be comfortable working strategically while also getting stuck into the practical business of developing networks and events, cultivating relationships and securing income.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the fundraising direction of an emerging partnership with an established history, a strong network and significant potential for growth.
If you are excited by the idea of building something collaboratively, creating new opportunities and helping three organisations achieve greater impact together, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact any of the Fréa Trustees: Ant Hanlon Chief Executive at Leeds Irish Health and Homes, Breege McDaid, Director at Irish Community Care or Patrick Morrison, Chief Executive at Irish Community Care Manchester.
To promote the welfare and inclusion of Irish communities throughout Britain, in particular, those residing in the North of England.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Fundraising – Oasis Hub Waterloo
Salary: £46,403–£52,420 per annum
Location: Waterloo, London SE1
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Oasis Hub Waterloo is looking for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to lead the next chapter of our fundraising journey.
For over 20 years we’ve been serving our local community through an integrated model that brings together education, community services and church. Every week we support children, young people and families through our schools, Foodbank, debt, welfare, housing and immigration advice, youth work, mentoring, community spaces and much more. Our vision is for community: where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential.
As our new Head of Fundraising, you’ll play a key role in making that vision possible.
You’ll develop and deliver a sustainable fundraising strategy, building income across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, statutory funding, community fundraising and individual giving. You’ll also lead and develop a small fundraising team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise opportunities for support.
You'll be joining us at a pivotal moment in the organisation, as we seek to embed a sustainable income generation strategy, ensuring we can sustainably meet and grow our £1.3 million budget. This is a strategic leadership role with plenty of hands-on fundraising.
We’re looking for someone who has:
· A successful track record in senior fundraising, particularly securing significant trust and foundation funding.
· Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies that achieve sustainable income growth.
· Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
· Experience managing staff.
· A passion for community transformation and social justice.
In return, you’ll join a values-driven organisation genuinely working to transform our community every day.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
· Policies which promote wellbeing and are family friendly.
To apply: Please send a CV, alongside the completed application questions by email - incomplete applications will not be considered. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further information.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 2 September
Interview date: Thursday 10 September, in-person, at Oasis Waterloo
We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It's what makes your application stand out!
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from Oasis' Christ-centered ethos.
Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
To apply: Please send a CV, alongside the completed application questions by email - incomplete applications will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.
The organisation is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. They support people facing financial hardship to access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, while working to challenge stigma and change the systems that drive financial insecurity.
This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of £45,155 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.
The Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering high-quality stewardship and identifying opportunities for growth. You will support the development of commercial opportunities and the new business pipeline for the organisation's digital tools, including sales, licensing and strategic partnership opportunities that embed the tools into partner customer journeys and generate sustainable income.
The organisation are looking for candidates with an understanding of corporate charity partnerships, social impact, and Environmental Social Governance (ESG). You will have a track record of building, managing and growing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships and secure new business.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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At Bipolar UK, we believe that no one should face bipolar alone. Every day, we work to ensure that people affected by bipolar can access the understanding, support and information they need to live well. As the UK's only national charity dedicated to bipolar, we reach around 10,000 people each month through our peer support services, online community, information resources, research partnerships and campaigns to improve diagnosis and access to care.
We're entering an exciting period of growth and are looking for a passionate Senior Partnership Officer to help us build the partnerships and funding needed to expand our impact. Could you help us create a future where everyone affected by bipolar has access to timely support and specialist services?
As Senior Partnership Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and managing high-value relationships with corporate partners, major donors and strategic supporters. You'll identify and secure new partnership opportunities, create compelling funding propositions and steward supporters to deepen their engagement with Bipolar UK. Your work will directly help us reach more people affected by bipolar and deliver life-changing support across the UK.
Key Details
Location: Flexible, home-based with occasional travel to events and team meetings.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary: £35,000 depending on experience.
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (with an additional day accrued per each year of service)
Reporting to: Strategic Partnerships Manager.
What You'll Be Working On
- Building and securing new corporate fundraising and strategic partnership opportunities.
- Developing tailored partnership proposals and delivering engaging pitches to prospective supporters.
- Managing and growing relationships with corporate partners, major donors and strategic allies.
- Working with colleagues across services, fundraising and communications to develop innovative partnership opportunities.
- Providing excellent stewardship through meetings, events, impact reporting and regular supporter engagement.
- Recording and tracking partnership activity through Salesforce and supporting effective monitoring and evaluation.
This Job Is For You If...
- You're a confident relationship builder who enjoys connecting with supporters and stakeholders.
- You have experience securing income through partnerships, fundraising or business development.
- You can create compelling written proposals and communicate persuasively with a range of audiences.
- You're highly organised and able to manage multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
- You're motivated by making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by bipolar.
At Bipolar UK, we value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about the role but don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Together, we can ensure that more people affected by bipolar receive the support they need.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Chief Executive to assume overall responsibility for the management of HMC. The purpose of this senior leadership role is to lead the organisation in fulfilling its purpose of supporting migrants in Hackney and the wider London community, ensuring they can access their rights and overcome injustices in the immigration and social welfare system.
If you would like to apply for this position, please provide a Covering Letter (no more than two pages) and a CV, demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the person specification.
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Senior Partnerships Officer
Do you have experience of successfully developing new major donor/client relationships or corporate partnerships, either in a charity or business environment? Are you confident in asking for and securing gifts or financial commitments?
If you do and have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, then apply today and join a nature restoration charity, whose mission is to restore beavers to regenerate our landscapes.
Position: Senior Partnerships Officer
Location: Remote, resident in mainland Britain
Hours: Part-time; 3 days per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,403 per annum, pro rata
Closing Date: 9.00 am on Monday 24th August. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date, should a strong candidate be identified.
Interview Date: Online interviews will be held on Monday 14th September. You will be asked to give a short presentation to the interview panel and may also be given a task to undertake prior to or during the interview.
About the Role
The Senior Partnerships Officer (SPO) will work closely with the Chief Executive (CEO) and Fundraising Lead (FL) to ensure the charity has sufficient funding to achieve its mission. This primarily involves developing new donor relationships and partnerships to grow fundraising income streams. The fundraising strategy focuses on high-value grants, gifts and partnerships. We recognise that the lines between major donors, corporate partners and family foundations are often blurred. Therefore, the charity have chosen not to silo work in this way and instead have created a new role focused on developing new relationships across all these income streams. The focus of the role is on ‘winning new business’ and will suit an entrepreneurial candidate with experience in business development, and/or building new corporate or philanthropic partnerships.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- New business development - acquiring prospective donors and partners
- Solicit gifts
- Relationship management & stewardship
- Be part of the Beaver Trust fundraising team
About You
You will be entrepreneurial and a self-starter, driven to build a network of meaningful relationships with prospective donors and supporters. Able to work independently and make decisions with little supervision.
You will have:
- Excellent prospect research skills, and an understanding of the motivations of donors and how to use this insight to create persuasive propositions and deliver compelling pitches.
- Experience of successfully developing new major donor/client relationships or corporate partnerships, either in a charity or business environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and be able to interact confidently and persuasively in a range of settings with existing and prospective major donors and partners.
- Experience of representing an organisation’s interests and advocating for them.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to move donors, supporters and partner organisations along a donor journey, from initial contact and relationship building to soliciting a donation and ongoing stewardship.
- Knowledge of all relevant fundraising, data protection and other regulations.
- Resilience and be a problem solver, able to withstand negative reactions and find solutions.
- The ability to think strategically and translate ambitions into actionable plans and delivery.
- Highly competent IT skills, preferably Google Workplace, and high standards for visual content.
All shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you have not heard from us by this date, please accept our thanks for applying and assume that you were not shortlisted on this occasion.
About the Organisation
Join a nature restoration charity, restoring beavers to regenerate our landscapes. Our client’s team is small with a diverse skillset and extensive experience in beaver ecology and restoration, human-wildlife coexistence, and policy. They provide practical solutions to help people to co-exist with beavers and influence legislation in Scotland, Wales and at Westminster that rebuilds ecosystems, improves river health, and strengthens climate resilience in a time of ecological and climate crisis.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday, plus Christmas day through to New Year’s Day paid, plus 6 days of floating holidays.
- Flexible approach to hours of work.
- Travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses will be met by the trust in
- Pension contribution of 3% of your total pay each month
- One-off contributions toward the cost of an ergonomic office chair and toward purchases of essential devices (laptop, mouse and smartphone)
- Monthly home working allowance, plus an annual contribution toward the maintenance and/or replacement of the essential devices.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment and are happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the environmental sector, including people of colour, disabled people, those from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and all other protected characteristics
You may have experience in roles including Major Donor, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Lead, Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
The Talent Set is delighted to partner with Centrepoint to recruit a Corporate Partnerships Manager.
This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of one of the charity's flagship strategic partnerships – a recent Third Sector Award nominated partnership. Generating over £1 million in annual income, the partnership has exceeded all expectations since launching in 2023. To date, it has raised more than £4.5 million, including a significant donation to help create genuinely affordable homes. Beyond fundraising, the partnership has driven meaningful policy change, raised national awareness of homelessness and inspired outstanding employee engagement.
Alongside providing exceptional strategic account management, you'll lead and develop a team of 2, supporting the delivery of the charity's mid-value corporate programme, managing relationships worth £10k-£130k.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic delivery of the partnership, ensuring objectives are achieved through outstanding account management, stewardship and partnership planning.
- Build strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners, identifying opportunities to maximise engagement and long-term value.
- Support the partnership's Governance Group, working with senior stakeholders to oversee strategic direction, governance and risk management as well as working closely with the Performance and Monitoring Group to ensure seamless programme delivery, financial oversight and high-quality reporting.
- Provide effective line management to 2 direct reports, Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer and Corporate Partnerships Officer, supporting and enabling them to deliver the mid-value corporate programme.
- Oversee the delivery of the Corporate Volunteering and Payroll Giving programmes.
Person Specification
- Demonstrable experience managing a flagship or strategic six-figure corporate partnership, involving complex stakeholder management across both internal teams and external partners.
- Experience managing partnerships within the financial services sector would be advantageous.
- A track record of developing and delivering ambitious partnership plans that maximise income, engagement and long-term impact.
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and present compelling proposals.
- Strong financial management and reporting experience, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to translate data into meaningful insight.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing team members to achieve ambitious objectives.
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and build lasting partnerships.
What’s on Offer
Salary: c. £40,000 - £47,000
2-3 days pw in London office
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
This is a pivotal senior leadership role with full strategic and operational accountability. Leadership and exceptional communication skills will be critical as The DBR Foundation establishes and grows. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will have a proven track record and experience as a CEO or in a similar executive leadership position. An extensive knowledge of the implementation of charity governance will be essential in this role.
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the drafting and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing activities, memberships, fundraising and advocacy.
The Chief Executive Officer will have responsibility for recruitment and establishing a new team, resources and managing key relationships in line with the overall strategic policies, direction, goals and budget, for the purposes of advancing The DBR Foundation’s objectives, purpose and identity worldwide.
The DBR Foundation’s objectives are:
- The improvement of health by furthering the advancement of the theory and practice of Deep Brain Reorienting ("DBR")
- The relief of emotional and psychological distress wherever it may arise by the provision of appropriate DBR training and therapy
- The relief of poverty and distress wherever it may arise by the provision of humanitarian aid, by supporting other like-minded charities
Key Responsibilities
Leadership, Strategy & Organisational Direction:
- Lead strategic initiatives and sustainable organisational long-term development
- Drive sustainable growth and measurable impact
- Lead organisational strategy and service development
Operations & Service Quality:
- Oversee all operational delivery
- Ensure members are equipped with relevant, up-to-date, and impactful resources
Financial Management, Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance:
- Provide strong financial oversight and sustainability planning
- Ensure regulatory, and governance compliance
- Performance and risk overview to the Board of Trustees
Business Development & Commissioning:
- Income strategy and fundraising
- Grant applications and partnership funding
- Building relationships and funder partnerships
People & Values:
- Build a high performing operational team
- Establish a culture that reflects the core values and culture of the Foundation
External Engagement & Stewardship:
- Act as senior ambassador and spokesperson
- Represent the Foundation across statutory, voluntary, education and health sectors
- Strengthen partnerships and influence
Essential Skills:
- Senior leadership experience in the charity, public or social sector
- Strong organisational and operational management experience
- Experience working with a Board of Trustees
- Proven financial oversight and budget responsibility
- Experience delivering organisational strategy
- Fundraising or income generation leadership experience
- Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills
- Commissioning and contract delivery experience
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM WITHIN THE DBR MEMBERSHIP.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships (Fundraising) Senior Lead
Salary: £47,463 to £51,090 FTE (offer dependent on experience) pro rated at 0.6 FTE, plus £312 p.a working from home allowance (see below for more details on remuneration)
Contract: Part-time (0.6 FTE), permanent, remote first/home-based.
Location: Remote, but with the expectation of flexibility to travel regularly to London and occasionally to other locations in the UK. (Applicants residing outside mainland UK will not be considered.)
About Voice 21
Oracy is our ability to articulate our ideas, develop understanding, and engage with others through speaking, listening and communication. Like reading, writing and maths, oracy is fundamental for learning and life. Every child should be taught how to use their voice to thrive in education and beyond. Voice 21 is the national charity on a mission to secure high quality oracy education for every child. We know that teaching oracy skills improves children’s confidence, wellbeing, engagement and attainment. We support teachers and school leaders to weave oracy into everyday teaching and whole-school culture, to transform learning and outcomes for their pupils. We focus where we can make the most difference, in state schools that serve economically disadvantaged pupils. We also work to influence national policy and champion oracy across the education system. Follow the links to find out more about why oracy is so vital and the impact Voice 21 has.
About this role
Voice 21 is a rapidly growing national charity with a bold new strategy to 2030 and ambitious plans to double its fundraised income over the strategic period. We see significant potential for the corporate sector to engage with our work and support our mission to transform education and outcomes for young people. We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraising specialist to drive growth of our burgeoning Corporate Partnerships programme, unlock exciting new opportunities for support, and lead on developing new voluntary income from corporate partnerships.
In this role, you will champion creative, insight-driven new business development and account management, ensuring partnerships are meaningful, mutually beneficial, and aligned with our mission. The 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 opportunity will suit someone proactive and self-motivated, with demonstrable experience of developing new corporate partnerships income from scratch, who is comfortable working independently, skilled in building relationships at all levels, and driven by Voice 21’s mission.
Main responsibilities
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Working collaboratively across the organisation to build trusted relationships internally, maximise opportunities, and ensure corporate partnerships support our strategic objectives.
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Identifying and delivering opportunities to develop new partnerships, securing and onboarding new corporate partners through targeted engagement.
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Building and maintaining sustainable relationships with corporate contacts, ensuring excellent engagement and stewardship.
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Building and managing a robust pipeline of prospective partners, ensuring a strategic and targeted approach to new business.
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Collaborating across teams to shape and deliver high-value, mutually beneficial partnership proposals that align with organisational priorities.
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Providing strategic support to the Head of Fundraising and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring where appropriate that senior colleagues are fully briefed and prepared.
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Contributing your sector knowledge, expertise and specialist insights to inform strategy and innovation and assist decision-making.
Your progression
Within 1 month, you’ll:
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Learn about the organisation, our mission, impact and case for support; understand our supporters, our fundraising strategy and activities; connect with colleagues and start to build key relationships.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
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Review corporate partnerships strategy; build targeted list of new corporate prospects; develop partnerships propositions with colleagues.
Within 6 months, you’ll:
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own and start to execute corporate partnership strategy; drive pipeline development and prospect engagement; set longer term objectives and KPIs for the programme.
Person specification
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Demonstrable experience of setting up a corporate fundraising programme, with a track record of securing five-figure+ relationships and raising income to target.
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Knowledge and/or experience of a wide range of corporate income streams, from strategic partnerships and sponsorships, to cause-related marketing, employee engagement, gifts in kind, etc.
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Strong commercial awareness, with ability to identify and prioritise high-value opportunities.
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Proactivity and assertiveness, with the ability to recognise and act on new opportunities, along with the tenacity to secure meetings.
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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.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, negotiating and influencing to achieve successful outcomes.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confident and engaging presentation abilities.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Knowledge of fundraising legislation, ethics, compliance, and data protection requirements.
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Self-motivated, comfortable working autonomously, and able to take ownership of own performance. Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative culture.
Who you’ll work with: Your line manager will be the Head of Fundraising. There is also a full-time Fundraising Officer in the team who will provide some support for this role. The postholder should expect to work regularly with the CEO and wider leadership team. Fundraising sits within Voice 21’s 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 (near Victoria station) and elsewhere for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required. Voice 21 pays all travel and accommodation expenses.
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 2000 schools a year by 2025. 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. For staff working at 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. We also offer paid study leave for team members taking part in formal studies outside of work.
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.
Remuneration. Our pay is a band and spine point approach, whereby up to 7 years (depending on starting point) annual pay progression is automatically available.
How to apply
Please submit your C.V. clearly summarising your work experience and achievements, along with a written statement (max. length 1,000 words / 2 sides of A4) that addresses these three questions:
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Please tell us about the highest value corporate partnership you have personally secured and which you developed from start to finish:
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How did you go about identifying the prospect and opportunity?
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How did you go about developing the relationship before you secured the partnership?
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What were the features of the partnership and what was the value for the charity and the company?
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What was your role in developing the pitch and how did you go about landing the deal?
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What was the outcome and/or impact of securing this partnership?
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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?
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What interests you about Voice 21, and about undertaking this role specifically? What do you anticipate will be the challenges and opportunities in this role?
Closing date: 9am Monday 24th August. (We reserve the right to close applications before the stated closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications is received.)
Interview dates: 1st stage virtual interviews (via Zoom) expected to be held on Thursday 27th August. Candidates progressing to 2nd stage will be invited to interview in person at our central London office, expected to be on Wednesday 2nd September.
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.
The School for Social Entrepreneurs backs people with purpose — entrepreneurs building organisations that change their communities. We're looking for a National Partnerships Lead to work directly with our CEO, driving high-priority national funding partnerships, diversifying our income, and building the relationships that fund our impact.
You'll identify major funding opportunities, negotiate with trusts, corporates and government partners, and lead complex proposals from first conversation through to a signed agreement — including the budgets, risk assessments and value propositions behind them. You'll also act as a sounding board for the CEO, pressure-testing ideas and sharpening how we tell our story to funders.
We're looking for sustained experience supporting a CEO or senior leader, a track record of leading multi-million pound funding initiatives end-to-end, and the versatile writing skills to move between board papers and detailed funder tenders without losing accuracy under pressure. Sharp budgeting and numeracy matter for this role, alongside real comfort building trust with senior external stakeholders.
This position is for someone who thrives on ambiguity, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants their work to directly fund entrepreneurs changing their communities.
To equip people with skills, funding, and networks to realise their potential, improve lives and protect the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lord’s Taverners
The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Partnerships Officer to join our Fundraising and Communications directorate. Sitting within the Corporate, Trusts and Foundations team, you will join a small and ambitious team responsible for raising millions of pounds annually from an expanding portfolio of partners.
The Role
This is an exciting and varied role that will provide fundraising, reporting and administrative support to our Corporate, Trusts and Foundations team. The postholder will be expected to provide exceptional stewardship to existing partners, contribute to prospect identification and support the development and submission of funding submissions that will benefit thousands of young people experiencing disadvantage and disability.
You will play a key role in representing and championing the Lord’s Taverners’ mission and values, ensuring that our fundraising partnerships contribute meaningfully to positive outcomes for young people through inclusive sport.
About You
You will be an organised, proactive and enthusiastic individual who enjoys building meaningful relationships. You will bring strong written and verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and an ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and ambitious fundraising environment.
You will bring:
- A confident ‘can-do’ attitude with an ability to engage with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with an enthusiasm for building meaningful funding relationships
- A flexible, agile mindset and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- A willingness and ability to travel to support at events and external meetings with partners, as required
- A proactive, fundraising-focused mindset
At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.
Above all, you will be motivated by our mission and aligned with our values: We Include, We Inspire, We Empower.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Five additional days between Christmas and New Year
- 6% pension contribution
- Group income protection
- Critical illness cover
- Life assurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Two volunteering days
- Birthday day off
- Season ticket loan
- Flexible working
- Wellbeing plan
Application Instructions
As part of your application, please submit:
- Your CV, and
- A written response to the following question:
Describe a meaningful funding relationship that you have built, and the impact it has had on the cause/beneficiaries it supported (maximum 500 words)?
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task.
Please upload your written response where the application form asks for a cover note.
Key Dates
Applications open: MONDAY 10th AUGUST
Application deadline: SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST
Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.
Interviews scheduled:
- First Stage: Thursday 3rd- Friday 4th September
- Second Stage: Wednesday 9th -Thursday 10th September
Interview Process
First Stage (Online)
The first stage will take place online and will last 45 minutes in total. The session will include:
- A 5-minute discussion about your previous experience and interest in the role
- A 30-minute interview featuring 6 questions that will be provided to selected candidates in advance
- A 10-minute opportunity to ask questions about the role and/or our organisation
Second Stage (In-Person)
Shortlisted candidates who progress to second stage will be invited to an in-person interview at our London headquarters.
For this interview, candidates will be asked to prepare a short 5-10 minute presentation.
- This will be followed by a 50-minute interview comprising
- competency based questions provided to shortlisted candidates in advance
- several questions not provided in advance
- a final opportunity to ask questions about the role and/or our organisation
Accessibility
We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
Application Instructions
As part of your application, please submit:
• Your CV, and
• A written response to the following question:
Describe a meaningful funding relationship that you have built, and the impact it has had on the cause/beneficiaries it supported (maximum 500 words)?
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task.
Please upload your written response where the application form asks for a cover note.
Deliver high quality cricket programmes that will empower young people facing inequality to make positive choices, improve their health and wellbeing
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ThinkForward is recruiting an Director of Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships to help lead our team delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment.
About the Role
Our Director of Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships is a pivotal executive leadership role, that will transform income generation into a partnership-led growth engine for ThinkForward.
Purpose: To lead and embed a strategic partnership ecosystem that delivers sustainable, diversified income growth; access to commissioned and place-based funding; scalable delivery routes; and increased influence in policy
and practice. The post holder will personally originate, shape and close major funding and partnership opportunities with senior stakeholders.
Strategic Focus: Act as executive relationship lead for government, local authorities, commissioners and major stakeholders; increase access to public-sector funding, commissioning and multiyear partnership agreements; diversify income across statutory, corporate and trusts and foundations funding streams; turn system-level partnerships into delivery settings, national reach and more young people supported.
Why it Matters: The role enables ThinkForward to move from transactional partnerships to system-level influence and secure a share of £1bn+ public funding flows linked to youth outcomes.
What We're Looking For
Experience: Senior leadership in fundraising, partnerships or public-sector engagement; securing six- and seven-figure multi-year partnerships; Board-level influence across public, private and voluntary sectors.
Executive Capability: Exceptional relationship-building, commercial thinking and the ability to shape complex funding propositions in political, policy and commissioning environments.
Leadership: Able to lead high-performing teams, build pipeline and CRM discipline, and balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Knowledge and Attributes: Understands public-sector commissioning, place-based funding and the charity funding landscape; outward-facing, entrepreneurial, values-driven, collaborative and systems-oriented.
Application Details
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £75,000PA
Location: London/Hybrid
For more information about ThinkForward and the role you could play as our Director of Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships, please download the attached job specification.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) either via Charityjob. Your covering letter should tell us why you're interested in the role and how your skills and experience match the person specification outlined in the job description.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Senior People Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality People service across SSAFA. This is a blended role, combining employee relations advice and case support with hands-on responsibility for wellbeing, employee engagement and inclusion. Working closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, you will help to resolve people matters fairly across the full employee lifecycle, while also developing initiatives that strengthen employee experience and organisational culture.
This is not a specialist employee relations role, nor is it solely an employee engagement role.
We are looking for someone who is motivated by both aspects and is keen to broaden their experience across:
- Employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, from shaping ideas through to delivery and evaluation
- Employee relations advice and case management, with support to continue developing your knowledge and confidence
- Building relationships, influencing stakeholders and coaching managers
- Organisational change, culture activity and cross-organisational people projects
- Policy development, internal communications and continuous improvement
Based at SSAFA's Central Office in London, the role offers flexibility to work remotely in line with organisational needs. However, you must be willing and able to travel to the office at short notice when required.
About the team
You'll join a collaborative and supportive People & Organisational Development team that is passionate about delivering an excellent service and continuously improving the employee experience. We value partnership, professionalism, compassion and inclusion, working together to help colleagues and managers thrive. In this role, you'll work closely with:
- Learning & Organisational Development
- People Systems & Operations
- Leaders and managers
- Project and change teams
- Internal Communications and other corporate functions
This cross-organisational exposure will give you valuable insight into how different teams work together to support SSAFA's mission.
About you
You are someone who enjoys building relationships, listening to colleagues and turning feedback or ideas into practical improvements. You are comfortable working collaboratively across teams, communicating with different audiences and helping to create an inclusive and engaging employee experience. You will bring sound judgement, empathy and curiosity, and be able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in a generalist HR, employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, or related people-focused role and is ready for the next step in their career.
- Can demonstrate experience of contributing to or delivering engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, culture or employee experience initiatives.
- Has a sound understanding of HR practice and employment law, with the willingness and ability to develop further practical experience in employee relations and case management.
- Can build trusted relationships, adapt their communication style and work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and stakeholders at different levels.
- Can organise and deliver activity, manage multiple priorities and follow through from idea to implementation.
- Is curious, proactive and committed to improving the employee experience, and is comfortable suggesting new approaches and encouraging participation.
You do not need to be an employee relations expert to apply. However, you must have a sound understanding of HR practice and employment law and be willing to develop your employee relations experience. Likewise, candidates with a stronger ER background should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engagement, wellbeing and inclusion work.
We will assess candidates across both employee relations and engagement to reflect the balanced nature of the role. We are interested in your transferable experience, your understanding of good people practice and employment law, and your willingness to learn.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us..
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
