Head of Partnerships and Events

Merrifield Consultants; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Head of Partnerships and Events to spearhead fundraising initiatives at a hospice in North London. The role demands significant experience in corporate partnerships, team leadership, and strategic fundraising plans. This permanent, full-time position includes hybrid working three days a week. Interested candidates should provide a CV and cover letter. The closing date for applications is January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate/partnership fundraising with a successful income growth record.
• Proven ability to build relationships for substantial gifts.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans.
• Budgeting, reporting, variances and reforecasting experience.
• Leadership and development of fundraising staff.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive and motivational team culture.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff according to charity policies.
• Set team objectives with input from team members.
• Build diverse long-term relationships with corporates and partners.
• Maximise supporter stewardship experiences with partners.
• Develop and deliver the overall Partnerships and Events team strategy.
• Support annual matching funding campaigns through corporate partner recruitment.

Skills

Corporate / partnership fundraising experience

Successful relationship building

Strategic fundraising planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Job description

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Merrifield Consultants is working with a fantastic hospice in North London to find their new Head of Partnerships and Events who will work closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications to dedicate time and attention to a strong portfolio of partners, and will contribute to the wider development of fundraising and communications strategies through senior team forum and all‑staff forums. The Head of Partnerships and Events will also lead on the ever expanding portfolio of special fundraising events at the charity.

Job Title: Head of Partnerships and Events

Organisation: Hospice

Location: North London

Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office

Contract: Permanent, Full‑time

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026

Required: CV and Cover Letter

Job Responsibilities

• To create a supportive, cohesive and aspirational culture where the team are motivated to meet and exceed targets and recognise their contribution to the organisational objectives and strategy
• To effectively recruit, train, line‑manage and develop staff in line with charity policy and practice, including regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals
• To set objectives for the Partnerships and events team members, giving ample opportunity for their reciprocal input
• To lead the team in building diverse relationships with corporates and other partners, most especially over multiple years
• To ensure that all relationships with partners are maximised and stewarded to the highest standards, continually reviewing the supporter stewardship experience so that relationships with partners are high quality and maximise fundraising potential
• To develop the overall Partnerships and Events team strategy and deliver against agreed KPIs and ensuring that the strategy, plans and activity directly supports the delivery of Fundraising & Communication – and organisational – objectives
• To play a key role in the success of annual matching funding campaigns, most especially the recruitment of corporate partners as campaign Champions

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience of corporate / partnership fundraising with a track record of growing income
• Successful relationship building skills, having utilised face‑to‑face meetings/conversations, telephone conversations and email communication to obtain substantial gifts and put the supporter experience front and centre
• Experience of developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans and turning these into operational plans with clearly identified KPIs and managed risks
• Setting, managing and delivering against budgets, reporting on KPIs, variances and reforecasting
• Leading a fundraising team, providing direction and motivation and delivering effective line management through supervision and development of staff

This is a fantastic role for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager who has ambitions and the ability to lead a team of two. If you’re interested in finding out more and/or applying, please contact Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants.

We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to creating innovation and driving meaningful impact.