Head of Corporate Partnerships

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

Job summary

Join a leading wildlife charity as the Head of Corporate Partnerships, where you'll drive fundraising efforts to support vital conservation work. Your strategic vision will shape corporate relationships and revenue growth, creating a significant impact on climate and wildlife. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters professional growth while working remotely with occasional travel.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Supportive and passionate colleagues

Meaningful role making a real impact

Qualifications

• Proven ability to secure and grow high-value corporate partnerships.
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising plans to meet targets.
• Knowledge of data protection and fundraising regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a dynamic Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy.
• Secure five-figure+ partnerships through proactive business development.
• Collaborate across the organization to align fundraising with strategic goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Proposal Creation

Relationship Management

Education

Experience in Fundraising

Degree or Equivalent Experience (Charity CRM)

Tools

Charity CRM Systems

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Head of Corporate Partnerships, Colchester

Client: Butterfly Conservation

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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

Why Join BC?

Butterfly Conservation believes in a world where butterflies and moths thrive, enriching lives and sustaining ecosystems. This is an exciting time to join as they expand income and impact for nature.

As Head of Corporate Partnerships, you’ll shape and deliver the corporate strategy, build impactful relationships, and generate transformational income to support our mission.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and implement a dynamic Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy
• Secure five-figure+ partnerships and donations through proactive new business development
• Identify, cultivate, and manage a pipeline of high-value corporate partners
• Create compelling proposals, tailored support cases, and stewardship plans
• Collaborate across the organization to align fundraising with strategic goals
• Line manage and support the Corporate Fundraising Officer
• Analyze performance and report to senior leadership and boards

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven ability to secure and grow high-value corporate partnerships
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising plans to meet targets
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing partnership agreements
• Ability to create compelling proposals and presentations
• Practical experience with charity CRM systems
• Knowledge of data protection and fundraising regulations
• Experience stewarding funder relationships effectively
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Experience managing income and expenditure budgets

What You’ll Get:

• A meaningful role making a real impact for wildlife and climate
• Supportive and passionate colleagues
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to shape the future of corporate fundraising

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

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.