Fundraiser (Corporate Partnerships)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in Cambridge is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Lead to drive new business and nurture existing partnerships in a pivotal role. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing high-value corporate partnerships and managing key accounts, contributing to innovative healthcare projects. An exciting opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders and make a tangible impact in the fundraising sector.

Benefits

25+ days holiday

Birthday leave

Enhanced parental pay

EAP access

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in corporate partnerships or business development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Securing new corporate partnerships through research, outreach, and proposals.
• Managing high-value accounts and ensuring long-lasting relationships.
• Meeting income targets aligned with the charity's objectives.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Strategic Mindset

Project Management

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to grow impactful relationships and help drive the future of healthcare.

Position: Corporate Partnerships Lead

Salary: £32,000–£36,000 (depending on experience)

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

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) – part-time (4 days/week) considered

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

As Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in expanding the charity’s portfolio of corporate partners. This is an exciting dual-focus role – driving new business and nurturing existing relationships – at a time of ambitious growth and transformational healthcare projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Securing new high-value corporate partnerships through research, outreach and compelling proposals
• Managing a portfolio of accounts (£20k–£40k p.a.), ensuring relationships are productive, engaging and long-lasting
• Aligning corporate goals with charitable aims to build mutually beneficial partnerships
• Leading bespoke stewardship plans and working closely with fundraising and marketing teams
• Meeting income targets and contributing to the charity’s long-term strategic objectives

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking fundraising team making a tangible impact on healthcare innovation.

About You

You’ll be a confident relationship-builder with:

• A proven track record in corporate partnerships or business development, ideally managing six-figure relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage senior stakeholders
• A strategic mindset with a focus on delivering shared value
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Passion for partnership-led fundraising and commitment to the charity’s mission

Experience in the charity sector and knowledge of the Cambridge or East Anglia business community would be an advantage.

About the Organisation

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of a respected healthcare charity supporting one of the world’s leading hospitals. The organisation is at the heart of two ground-breaking projects – the development of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and the Cambridge Children’s Hospital.

These transformational initiatives aim to revolutionise care regionally, nationally and globally.

With a collaborative culture and supportive environment, the team is driven by innovation, integrity and ambition. Employee benefits include 25+ days’ holiday, birthday leave, enhanced parental pay, EAP access, health cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme, NHS discounts and more.