Head Of Strategic Partnerships

SeeAbility; London; Remote; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability charity is seeking a Head of Strategic Partnerships to drive fundraising initiatives and build long-term relationships with corporate partners and major donors. This role involves managing a team, developing strategies, and participating in leadership activities to support overall fundraising goals. The charity offers a competitive salary, remote working options, and generous benefits, including a bonus scheme and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

Annual excellence awards

33 days holiday

£500 monthly bonus scheme

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic fundraising within charitable sectors.
• Proven track record of building long-term partnerships.
• Ability to manage and inspire a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement strategy for fundraising growth.
• Cultivate relationships with corporate partners and major donors.
• Manage key fundraising staff to achieve objectives.

Skills

Strategic fundraising

Relationship management

Networking

Team management

Job description

Role Description

Join our team as the Head of Strategic Partnerships

Location: Remote working with some travel relating to donor stewardship and for team meetings

Salary: £68,000 per annum plus benefits

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Are you a strategic, creative fundraiser who wants to make a real impact?

Do you thrive in entrepreneurial environments where your ideas can shape the future?

Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life, regardless of disability or difference?

At SeeAbility, we're looking for someone like you to lead our high-value fundraising efforts and help us build a more inclusive society.

Your Role

As Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in driving income growth and building long-term relationships with corporates, major donors, trusts, and foundations. You will lead with vision and deliver with purpose—developing compelling proposals, cultivating partnerships, and inspiring support for our mission.

You'll work closely with the Executive Director of Development and a small, passionate team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. This is your chance to help shape projects from the ground up and see the direct impact of your work.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and Inspire: Develop and implement a strategy to grow income from corporates, trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and major donors.
• Corporate Partnerships: Focus on acquiring new corporate partners to build a strong pipeline and increase income.
• Support Other Fundraising Leads: Assist Trusts and Philanthropy leads in building relationships with funders using research and insight.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and steward partnerships to exceed expectations.
• Collaboration: Work with senior leaders, trustees, and stakeholders to identify and develop strategic fundraising opportunities.
• Networking: Engage with the CEO and trustees to leverage their networks for partnership growth.
• Team Contribution: Actively participate in leadership and departmental management to support the overall fundraising strategy.
• Event Support: Help plan and deliver impactful stewardship and special events.

Manage and Nurture

• Team Management: Line manage key fundraising staff, ensuring they have the support and resources needed.
• Performance Tools: Develop KPIs and pipeline tools for effective budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track performance indicators, identify risks, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Culture Building: Promote creativity, innovation, and high performance within the fundraising team.
• Cross-Team Support: Contribute to broader fundraising and marketing activities as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Database Management: Ensure all fundraising communications and actions are properly recorded.
• Governance & Compliance: Maintain strong governance and adhere to fundraising regulations and policies.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay informed on fundraising trends and opportunities.
• Deputising: Step in for the Director of Development when required.
• Health & Safety: Support a safe working environment by following health and safety policies.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work effectively with other departments and locations.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss, providing person-centred support across supported-living and residential care, specialist eye-care services, and employment support.

We support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Please kindly upload a cover letter along with your CV for us to consider your application.

Our Benefits

Why work for us?

• Your development and appreciation: Annual excellence awards, long service awards, development discussions, leadership development academy.
• Your work-life balance: 33 days holiday, time off for life events, sick pay, buy/sell leave scheme, family-friendly pay, paid fertility leave, carers leave.
• Your money: £500 monthly bonus scheme, discounts via Blue Light Card, cashback offers, Tickets for Good, competitive pay reviews, employer pension scheme, paid DBS and renewals, season ticket loans, savings scheme.
• Your wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme, life assurance, employee assistance, free eye tests, gym discounts, in-house wellbeing coach.

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and diversity. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process. Roles may be exempt under the Equality Act 2010 due to occupational requirements.