Head of Corporate Partnerships

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, seeks a Head of Corporate Partnerships in Aberdeen. The role involves developing fundraising strategies and building impactful corporate relationships to secure vital income for conservation efforts. This is a pivotal opportunity to make a real difference for wildlife, supported by a friendly and passionate team. Ideal candidates will have proven success in managing corporate partnerships and an ability to deliver tailored proposals that inspire confidence.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Friendly, passionate, and supportive colleagues

Qualifications

• Proven ability to secure and grow high-value corporate partnerships.
• Experience in developing fundraising plans and strategies.
• Strong skills in creating compelling proposals and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and implement Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy.
• Secure five-figure+ partnerships and donations.
• Line manage and support the Corporate Fundraising Officer.

Skills

Fundraising strategies

Partnership management

Proposal development

Negotiation

Data protection knowledge

Tools

Charity CRM systems

Job description

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Head of Corporate Partnerships, Aberdeen

Client: Butterfly Conservation

Location: Aberdeen

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

Job Description:

Are you a strategic, creative, and driven fundraising professional ready to make a real impact for nature?

Practicus is supporting Butterfly Conservation, a leading wildlife charity, to recruit a Head of Corporate Partnerships and help secure vital partnerships to protect butterflies, moths, and the environment we all share.

Why Join BC?

At Butterfly Conservation, they believe in a world where butterflies and moths thrive, enriching lives and sustaining our ecosystems. This is an exciting time to join the team as they embark on ambitious plans to grow income and deliver more for nature.

As Head of Corporate Partnerships, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the corporate strategy, building impactful relationships with companies that care, and generating transformational income to drive our mission forward.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead, develop, and implement a dynamic Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy
• Secure five-figure+ partnerships and donations with a proactive approach to new business
• Identify, cultivate, and manage a diverse pipeline of high-value corporate partners
• Create compelling proposals, tailored cases for support, and stewardship plans that excite and inspire
• Collaborate across the organisation to align fundraising with our broader strategy and goals
• Line manage and support the Corporate Fundraising Officer, fostering creativity and growth
• Analyse performance and report to senior leadership and boards with confidence and clarity

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven ability to identify, secure, and grow high-value corporate partnerships aligned with organisational goals.
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising plans and strategies to meet income targets and deadlines
• Confident in negotiating terms, agreeing mutual benefits, and managing partnership agreements and legal considerations
• Strong skills in creating compelling, tailored proposals and presentations that secure support and investment
• Practical experience of using charity CRM systems
• Extensive knowledge of data protection and Fundraising Regulations
• Experience of effectively stewarding funder relationships
• Experience of communicating complex information (e.g., scientific information) succinctly and in plain English
• Experience of developing and managing income and expenditure budgets

What You’ll Get:

• A meaningful role with a charity making real change for wildlife and climate
• Friendly, passionate, and supportive colleagues
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• The chance to shape the future of corporate fundraising at a time of real growth

Salary - £38,336 to £44,247 per annum (pro rata)

Working hours - 2.5 or 3 days per week

Location - fully remote with occasional travel to Dorset (few days per year)

Ready to Take Flight?

If you're excited about leading and growing corporate partnerships, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now or contact Marcus Latham at Practicus for more details!