Corporate Partnerships Officer

Ocean Conservation Trust Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Conservation Trust in Plymouth is seeking a proactive Corporate Partnerships Officer to grow sustainable income through long-term corporate relationships. You’ll identify prospects, develop compelling proposals and deliver stewardship with our partners.

Working with the Head of Fundraising, you’ll manage the partnership journey from first contact to renewal, pitch to new partners, host corporate volunteering at the National Marine Aquarium, and showcase impact through reports.

Responsibilities

• Generating sustainable income through the development of long-term corporate relationships.
• Identifying new prospects and developing compelling partnership proposals.
• Delivering exceptional stewardship to existing supporters.

Job description

The Ocean Conservation Trust believes a thriving Ocean is essential for a thriving planet. Through conservation, education and community engagement, we’re working to restore Ocean health and inspire people to take action.

We’re looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused Corporate Partnerships Officer to help grow our community of business supporters. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fundraising team at a pivotal moment. You’ll play a leading role in identifying, securing and developing corporate partnerships that create meaningful environmental impact while delivering real value for our partners. Whether you’re already working in corporate fundraising or come from a sales, business development or account management background, if you enjoy building relationships and creating opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Corporate Partnerships Officer, you’ll be responsible for generating sustainable income through the development of long-term corporate relationships. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you’ll identify new prospects, develop compelling partnership proposals and deliver exceptional stewardship to existing supporters.

You’ll manage the entire partnership journey, from first conversation through to renewal, creating partnerships that benefit both the Ocean Conservation Trust and our corporate supporters. No two days will be the same. One day, you might be pitching to a prospective partner, the next hosting a corporate volunteering event at the National Marine Aquarium or developing an impact report showcasing the difference a partnership has made.

Location

Hybrid – with regular attendance at the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth

Hours

Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to

Head of Fundraising

Further Information

Please see the job description and the Person Specification.

Closing Date for Applications

9am, Friday 24th July 2026.

Interview Dates

Week commencing 3rd August 2026.

We reserve the right to close applications early should we find the right person sooner than expected.

Eligibility

In line with current legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Equality and Diversity

The OCT operates an Equality and Diversity Policy and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. All applications will be judged solely on merit; however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.