Corporate Partnerships Lead

NFP People; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job description

Corporate Partnerships Lead

Do you want the opportunity to work on the fundraising campaigns for two world-leading new hospitals? The Corporate Partnerships Lead plays a pivotal role in the fundraising campaigns supporting the building of the brand-new Cambridge Children’s Hospital and Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

If you feel you have the skills and experience for this varied and extremely rewarding role, then apply today!

Position: Corporate Partnerships Lead

Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (4 days per week will be considered)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 20th April 2025, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once enough applications have been received, or a successful candidate is found.

About the Role

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Lead to join an energised and committed community team with significant ambitions for developing and sustaining relationships with new and existing supporters, through fundraising and corporate partnerships. This role is key to the success of the strategic growth plan for our future.

Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Manager and working closely with the Community and Philanthropy Teams, the Corporate Partnerships Lead will play a key role in growing the corporate partnerships portfolio. This is a dual-focus position involving both new business prospecting to secure new corporate partnerships, as well as managing and nurturing existing high-value accounts to drive long-term, impactful relationships. The role requires a blend of strong sales skills, strategic thinking, and relationship management expertise, with a focus on delivering value to both the charity and its corporate partners.

With the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will create and deploy a corporate strategy and stewardship programme for all corporate supporters. What’s more, with our new five-year strategy, we are soon to launch major public fundraising campaigns for a new cancer hospital and a new children’s hospital, and our fundraising is set to reach an incredible level.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be proactive in engaging and supporting our corporate partners whilst working closely with the fundraising team. The role of a corporate partnership lead is varied and extremely rewarding. Supporting companies who want to make a difference sits at the heart of the Fundraising Strategy.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in corporate partnerships or business development, with a track record of securing and managing six-figure partnerships.
• Strong account management experience, with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to understand and align corporate goals with charitable objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior business leaders.
• Highly organised with strong project management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results on time.
• A passion for building partnerships and a commitment to the mission of the organisation.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience working within the charity sector.
• Understanding of the local business community in Cambridge or the wider East Anglia region.
• Experience in using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Donorfy) and managing donor data.

You will be asked to send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role.

In return

This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.

You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:

• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance @ 4 x Salary
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Annual Eye Tests + £65 (towards Computer Use Glasses)
• Leisure Centre on site
• NHS Discount Schemes
• Health Cash Plan - Medicash
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays – Annual Leave increases by one day each year after 2 years of service up to 29 days
• Your Birthday off
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.