New Business Manager

London Youth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,703 - 38,748; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working opportunities

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme access

Access to Headspace app

Charity Mentoring Network access

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking a fundraising professional to prospect and secure corporate partnerships that align with their mission. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in corporate fundraising and excellent relationship-building skills. The role involves developing proposals, collaborating with colleagues, and stewarding partnerships to ensure sustainable funding for disadvantaged children and young people in London. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing five-figure partnerships.
• Ability to research and secure unrestricted and restricted income.
• Strong communication skills for proposals and pitching.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure partnerships with corporate partners.
• Develop proposals meeting professional standards.
• Ensure stewardship of prospective partners.
• Leverage connections within the organization for introductions.

Skills

Relationship building

Research and identification of funding

Strong written and verbal communication

Experience in corporate fundraising

Ability to innovate

Tools

Salesforce

Canva

Job description

Description

Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. That is where transformational youth work comes in, offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone to trust.

Application Deadline: 22 February 2026

Department: Fundraising

Location: London Office

Compensation: £35,226 / year

What you will be doing

• Prospect new corporate partners that align with our mission, vision, and objectives.
• Secure partnerships that deliver against our restricted and unrestricted financial needs.
• Build a personal pipeline of prospects at the five and six-figure level and move them through the funnel to hit monthly and annual financial targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop dynamic, compelling, and winning proposals that meet the highest of professional standards.
• Work closely with the senior team, board, and Fundraising Development Board to leverage connections and facilitate introductions to prospects.
• Ensure first class stewardship of prospective partners to develop and deliver high-value long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with and support the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the Senior Account Manager to ensure success across the wider corporate partnerships team.
• Support on the development and delivery of team and organisational events, such as site visits and the London Youth Awards.
• Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with all relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and SharePoint, research templates, due diligence grids, contracts, and finance.
• Utilise data to analyse performance, take informed decisions, and report in an accurate and timely manner to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the organisation and team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts as appropriate.
• Build your knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising, the corporate sector, and the charity sector to ensure you can position yourself as an expert and make informed decisions in your work.
• Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth and the needs of young people and youth organisations.
• Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations.
• Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven track record of securing at least five figure partnerships in the charity sector or private sector with an understanding of how to unlock six figure sums.
• Ability to research, identify, and secure both unrestricted and restricted income.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of developing compelling proposals and collateral – experience using Canva is a plus – and pitching.
• Excellent relationship building and stewardship skills with ability to represent London Youth to a variety of stakeholders, including C‑Suite level.
• First‑class knowledge of the corporate fundraising landscape and the wider charity sector, including the ability to spot trends and implement best practices.
• Ability to work independently, multi‑task, and prioritise a busy workload.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to produce accurate work of the highest possible standard.
• Ability to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery if/when needed in support of colleagues.
• Creative mindset to find new ways to engage and partner with corporates to raise funds for London Youth.

Attributes and Behaviours

• Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
• A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive underpinned by a can‑do attitude.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to innovate.
• Collaborative team worker willing to seek advice and support from others.
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment.
• Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target‑driven team.
• Passion for personal and professional development and a willingness to learn new skills.

Values of London Youth

• Ambitious
• Collaborative
• Inclusive
• Accountable

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays and closure days). Pro‑rata for part timers.
• Employer 4% pension contribution.
• Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity.
• Free Health Care Cash Plan.
• Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family.
• Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentee or mentor.
• Flexible working opportunities considered.
• You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
• You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.