Head of Corporate Partnerships (Maternity Cover)

Royal Shakespeare Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced Corporate Partnerships professional to lead fundraising efforts and manage high-value relationships. This full-time, fixed-term role offers the chance to work creatively and strategically with a passionate team. You will be responsible for securing and managing a diverse portfolio of partnerships, ensuring income growth, and leading a dedicated team. The position allows for flexible and hybrid working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the arts sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving income growth through Corporate Partnerships.
• Exceptional writing skills for proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of Corporate Partnerships.
• Lead and inspire a team in a creative environment.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Job description

Do you have a proven track record of growing income through five and six-figure Corporate Partnerships? Are you a confident fundraising professional who thinks both strategically and creatively? Do you have outstanding presentation, negotiation and relationship building skills? Can you lead and inspire a team in an ambitious and creative environment?

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Partnerships professional to cover a period of maternity leave for up to 12 months from mid July 2025. The Head of Corporate Partnerships, together with their team including a Corporate Partnerships Manager and Officer, will develop and maintain an outstanding portfolio of Corporate Partnerships, including current partnerships with TikTok and luxury jewellers, Pragnell.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:

• A track record of achieving income growth, securing and managing a portfolio of multi-year, high-value relationships from Corporates.
• The ability to think strategically and pragmatically, bringing confidence and creativity when resolving challenges.
• Team leadership and direct line management experience.
• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to produce compelling proposals and reports.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Exceptional understanding of budgeting and finance management.
• An excellent understanding of sector trends, challenges and opportunities.

This position is offered as a full-time, fixed-term contract for up to 12 months, depending upon the return of the postholder. The role is based in London with regular travel to Stratford-upon-Avon for events and meetings.

You will be working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work outside of normal hours. The RSC offers flexible and hybrid ways of working, with the team typically in the office 2-4 days per week.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [e-mail]

The interviews will be in person, late May in London.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.