Corporate Partnerships Officer

Breakthrough T1D; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in type 1 diabetes is seeking an enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Officer to drive income generation from corporate partnerships. The role combines working in London with flexibility for home working. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in fundraising or business development, a track record of managing client relationships, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by type 1 diabetes. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and excellent staff benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Personalised training

Qualifications

• Experience as a corporate fundraiser or business-to-business sales professional.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts effectively.
• Skilled in developing compelling proposals and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Generate income from partnerships in the corporate sector.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Conduct research to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Client relationship management

Proactive business development

Proposal development

Job description

Location

Hybrid working – part London office based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.

Salary

£31,800 per annum

Hours

35 hours per week

Closing date

Tues. 13 January 2026 at 10:00 AM

Interview date

Wed. 21 January 2026

This is a 6‑month fixed‑term maternity cover.

Who we are looking for

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Corporate Partnerships Officer to help us build on this momentum.

We want someone with experience as a corporate fundraiser or a business‑to‑business sales professional who has generated income from partnerships in similar roles. The successful candidate will be target‑focused, able to use a wide range of corporate and commercial products to secure, retain, develop and grow long‑term income‑generating partnerships, and will always seek to improve their skills and adopt new approaches.

Experience required

• Previous experience in fundraising or an income‑generating client‑facing role.
• Developing relationships with key clients and individuals.
• Managing multiple client accounts in a commercial and/or charity setting, maximising income from these through proactive stewardship.
• Researching and developing new business opportunities.
• The development and delivery of compelling proposals, presentations and pitches.

About Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada, and Australia.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

Employee benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Flexible working and consideration of compressed hours.
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full‑time staff, increasing after three and five years of service.
• Health cash plan allowing claims for treatments such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy.
• Season ticket and cycle loan.
• Pension scheme.
• Family‑friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates.
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development.

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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