Head of Corporate Partnerships

CHM; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An international conservation charity is seeking a dynamic Head of Corporate Partnerships to lead corporate fundraising efforts. This role involves spearheading partnerships aligned with wildlife conservation, managing a team, and developing innovative strategies for income growth. Responsibilities include business development and collaboration across the organization to enhance partnerships and secure high-value contributions. The position is hybrid, requiring some in-office presence in London, and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply for a chance to make a significant impact in conservation.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Life assurance scheme

Complimentary zoo tickets

Cycle2Work scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience of strategic corporate partnerships with a track record of delivering income.
• Experience in leading and developing teams, with emphasis on coaching and supporting staff.
• Strong ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draw on research to create a healthy pipeline, engaging new prospects and developing relationships at senior levels.
• Develop and implement innovative partnership models to attract and retain high-value corporate partners.
• Represent the organisation to corporate Board level representatives, inspiring confidence.
• Grow the Corporate Membership programme, ensuring exceptional member experiences.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for enhanced partnerships.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Partnership Development

Influencing Senior Stakeholders

Team Leadership

Excellent Communication

Job description

Head of Corporate Partnerships
Workplace:Regent’s Park, London NW1, Hybrid
Department:Fundraising
Salary:£60,900 - £64,470 per annum
Contract:Permanent

Purpose of the role

This charity is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Corporate Partnerships to lead the growth of high-impact corporate fundraising aligned with their mission to restore wildlife and create a world where nature thrives. In this senior leadership role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of the organisation’s Corporate Partnerships strategy, with a strong focus on income growth, innovation, and long-term value. A results driven relationship builder, you will lead and inspire a talented team to cultivate, secure, and steward high-value partnerships that supports the charity's global conservation goals.

Reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will identify and unlock strategic opportunities, positioning this charity as a trusted partner for forward-thinking businesses committed to sustainability and positive impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape and expand a purpose led portfolio that delivers vital funding, shared value, and lasting change for wildlife and people alike.

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of spending at least two days per week in the office, alongside client visits as part of relationship building and partnership activity.

Key responsibilities:

• Business Development: Draw on research to create a healthy pipeline, engaging new prospects and of developing positive relationships at senior levels. Identify and secure new corporate partnerships that align with this organisation's strategic goals, as well as commercial priorities.
• Strategic Partnership Development: Develop and implement innovative partnership models to attract and retain high-value (£1m+) corporate partners and provide unique opportunities for this charityto raise its profile to new audiences.
• Spokesperson: Represent the organisation and brand in public to corporate Board level representatives, inspiring confidence in partners by demonstrating credibility, knowledge and professionalism.
• Corporate Membership: Grow the Corporate Membership programme, led by Corporate Partnerships Officer, ensuring exceptional experiences, value for members and a healthy ROI for the charity.
• Internal Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across the organisationto identify opportunities to collaborate, leading to enhanced partnerships and strengtheningopportunities to partner.

About You

• Proven experience of strategic corporate partnerships new business, including identifying, engaging, developing and managing strategic corporate partnerships with a track record of delivering income of seven figure and six figure partnerships.
• Previous experience in leading and developing teams, with a strong emphasis on coaching and supporting less experienced staff.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and work across a complex organisation, engaging with multiple stakeholders who have income generating responsibilities.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure, ensuring alignment with budgetary plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders, prospects and partners.

About the Employer
Our client is an international conservation charity. Through their unrivalled animal experts in their two zoos (London and near Dunstable), the work of their pioneering scientists, their dedicated conservationists, their purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Their vision is a world where wildlife thrives and they are working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, this organisation is are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

This employer strongly encourages applications from all backgrounds and celebrates the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. They are committed to ensuring that their teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. This organisation has active equality networks for staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by their strategic EDI Steering Group.

What does this organisation offer?

This charity is proud of its approach to employee benefits. Their benefits include:

• Their vision and purpose - you will work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help themto inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
• Pension scheme -they offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
• Flexible working – talk to them about your flexible working requirements and they will do everything they can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
• Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
• Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to their 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in the life assurance scheme from their first day
• Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
• Cycle2Work - their cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
• Season ticket loan - they offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
• Family friendly policies – they offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages

Closing Date: Monday 11th August 2025
NB:The right is reserved to close this advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.

The selection process will involve two stages:
First interview – held virtually via video call.
Second interview – held in person and will include a skills-based assessment.

Interested?

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