Head of Corporate Partnerships

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading wildlife charity as the Head of Corporate Partnerships. In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic partnerships that protect butterflies and promote environmental conservation. Collaborate with supportive colleagues while employing your fundraising expertise to secure vital resources and advance impactful initiatives.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Supportive colleagues passionate about wildlife

Meaningful role in environmental initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven success in securing high-value corporate partnerships.
• Experience in developing fundraising plans and managing budgets.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy.
• Secure partnerships and donations through proactive outreach.
• Manage a pipeline of high-value corporate partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Proposal Writing

Fundraising Strategy

Relationship Management

Tools

Charity CRM systems

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Head of Corporate Partnerships, Leicester

Client: Butterfly Conservation

Location: Leicester (or remote, as specified)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

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 that protect butterflies, moths, and the environment.

Why Join BC?

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

As Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will shape and execute the corporate strategy, build impactful relationships with companies, and generate transformational income to support our mission.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven success in securing and growing high-value corporate partnerships
• Experience in developing and executing fundraising plans to meet targets
• Negotiation skills and experience managing partnership agreements
• Ability to create persuasive proposals and presentations
• Practical experience with charity CRM systems
• Knowledge of data protection and fundraising regulations
• Experience in stewarding funder relationships effectively
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Experience managing budgets

What You’ll Get:

• A meaningful role supporting wildlife and climate initiatives
• Supportive and passionate colleagues
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to shape corporate fundraising during a period 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

Ready to Take Flight?

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

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