Head of Corporate Partnerships

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

Job summary

Join a leading wildlife charity as Head of Corporate Partnerships in Watford. Drive strategic corporate fundraising initiatives while cultivating relationships with companies to secure vital support for biodiversity. This fully remote position offers a meaningful role contributing to environmental efforts, with competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Supportive colleagues

Influence over future fundraising strategies

Qualifications

• Proven ability to secure and grow high-value corporate partnerships.
• Experience developing fundraising strategies to meet targets.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dynamic Corporate Fundraising Strategy.
• Secure five-figure+ partnerships through new business development.
• Identify and manage high-value corporate partners.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Proposal skills

Budget development

Management skills

Communication

Tools

Charity CRM systems

Job description

Head of Corporate Partnerships, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Butterfly Conservation

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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 secure vital partnerships that protect butterflies, moths, and the environment we all share.

Why Join BC?

Butterfly Conservation envisions a world where butterflies and moths thrive, enriching lives and ecosystems. Join us during an exciting growth phase to expand income and impact for nature.

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

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 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

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven ability to secure and grow high-value corporate partnerships
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies to meet targets
• Negotiation skills for partnership agreements and legal considerations
• Strong proposal and presentation skills
• Practical experience with charity CRM systems
• Knowledge of data protection and fundraising regulations
• Experience stewarding funder relationships
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Budget development and management skills

What You’ll Get:

• A meaningful role contributing to wildlife and climate change efforts
• Supportive and passionate colleagues
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Influence over the future of corporate fundraising during a growth phase

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 (a few days per year)

Interested?

If you're excited to lead and grow corporate partnerships, we want to hear from you! Apply now or contact Marcus Latham at Practicus for more details.