Head of Corporate Partnerships

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

Job summary

Join a leading wildlife charity as the Head of Corporate Partnerships, driving corporate fundraising strategies to support environmental conservation. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on wildlife and climate initiatives, with the flexibility of remote work. Candidates should have a proven track record in securing corporate partnerships and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Supportive and passionate colleagues

Qualifications

• Proven success in securing and growing high-value corporate partnerships.
• Experience in developing fundraising plans to meet targets.
• Ability to create persuasive proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dynamic Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy.
• Secure five-figure+ partnerships through proactive new business development.
• Create compelling proposals and manage high-value corporate partners.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Relationship management

Fundraising strategy development

Tools

Charity CRM systems

Job description

Head of Corporate Partnerships, Stevenage

Client: Butterfly Conservation

Location: Stevenage

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 is 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?

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 grow income and deliver more for nature.

Role Overview:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop 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 internally to align fundraising with broader organizational goals
• Line manage and support the Corporate Fundraising Officer
• Analyze performance and report confidently to senior leadership and boards

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven success in securing and growing high-value corporate partnerships
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising plans to meet targets
• Negotiation skills for partnership agreements and legal considerations
• 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
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and simply
• Experience in managing budgets

What You’ll Get:

• A meaningful role making a real difference for wildlife and climate
• Supportive and passionate colleagues
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Shape the future of corporate fundraising during a period of growth

Salary: £38,336 to £44,247 per year (pro rata)

Working hours: 2.5 or 3 days per week

Location: Fully remote with occasional travel to Dorset (a few days per year)

Interested?

If you’re excited about leading and expanding corporate partnerships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact Marcus Latham at Practicus for more details.