Head of Corporate Partnerships

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading wildlife charity as the Head of Corporate Partnerships, where you'll develop and execute strategies to secure critical funding for protecting butterflies and moths. This pivotal role involves building impactful corporate relationships and leading fundraising initiatives in a dynamic environment. If you're driven, creative, and ready to make a natural impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Supportive colleagues

Meaningful role in wildlife conservation

Qualifications

• Experience in securing high-value corporate partnerships.
• Developing and implementing fundraising plans.
• Strong proposal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy.
• Secure high-value partnerships and donations.
• Manage relationships with diverse corporate partners.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy

Negotiation

Data Protection Knowledge

CRM Systems Experience

Communication

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Head of Corporate Partnerships, Chelmsford

Client: Butterfly Conservation

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 are supporting Butterfly Conservation, a leading wildlife charity, to recruit a Head of Corporate Partnerships to 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 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 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!