Corporate Partnership Manager

Royal Air Forces Association; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity organization is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to drive strategic business development and enhance fundraising efforts for the RAF community. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for cultivating new business opportunities and maximizing existing partnerships, ensuring that vital funds are raised to support the mission of the organization. If you have a strong background in business development and a passion for making a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while working in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to supporting those who serve our nation.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Agile Working

Financial Support

Health & Wellbeing

Exclusive Perks

Qualifications

• Experience in securing and managing corporate partnerships.
• Strong communication skills for high-impact pitches.

Responsibilities

• Promote and grow corporate partnerships to meet income targets.
• Identify and secure new partnerships across various industries.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Corporate Fundraising

Networking Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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• £33820 - £35600 per annum GBP / Year
• Salary: £33820 - £35600 per annum
• Consultant: Priya Vencatasawmy
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• Contact Number: 020 7939 7439
• Expiry Date: 2025-05-08
  
  

Join the Royal Air Forces Association as their Corporate Partnerships Manager Drive strategic business development and make a real difference to the RAF community.

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Charity People is proud to partner with the Royal Air Forces Association, a leading welfare and wellbeing charity supporting over 85,000 RAF personnel, veterans, and their families each year. The Association ensures that no member of the RAF community faces adversity alone by delivering vital services and raising funds through corporate partnerships and events.

They are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager with a strong background in business development, commercial partnerships, and or corporate fundraising-someone confident in making the ask, pitching at a senior level, and building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships.

About The Role

You will lead the development of new business opportunities and maximise existing partnerships to raise vital funds and awareness for the RAF Associations mission. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Events, youll also work closely with the Events Manager to create compelling engagement and networking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and grow the corporate and major giving programme to meet and exceed income targets.
• Identify, pitch, and secure new partnerships across a wide range of industries.
• Develop tailored sponsorship and fundraising propositions that align with corporate partner goals.
• Build and maintain high-value relationships with businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compelling impact reports and ensure excellent partner stewardship.
• Represent the RAF Association at key events and act as a senior ambassador of the charity.
  
  

About You

We welcome candidates from both the charity and commercial sectors, especially those with a strong business development, client relationship management, or B2B sales background. A background in or understanding of the RAF/military/Defence sector would be ideal.

• Demonstrated success in securing and managing corporate partnerships or commercial clients.
• A confident communicator with experience creating and delivering high-impact pitches and proposals.
• Strategic and driven, with a track record of meeting income or sales targets.
• Excellent networking skills and an ability to open doors and build rapport at all levels.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Passionate about supporting the RAF community and driving social impact.
  
  

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Why Join the RAF Association?

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• Agile Working:
• Financial Support:
• Health & Wellbeing:
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If youre ready to bring your business acumen and relationship-building flair to a rewarding role, wed love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Priya at Charity People

Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising this position on a rolling basis, which means applications will be shared as and when received if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.

Interview dates: TBC

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

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