Regional Partnerships & Fundraising Manager

Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust in Worcestershire is seeking a Regional Partnerships & Fundraising Manager to drive sustainable income growth and develop long-term partnerships across the West Midlands and beyond.

You will build corporate partnerships, grow Payroll Giving, oversee trusts, and lead a charity fundraiser while contributing to the Senior Leadership Team to shape the organisation's future.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing income, sponsorships, partnerships or commercial opportunities.
• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Experience managing pipelines and using CRM systems effectively.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• The ability to turn opportunities into lasting partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
• Growing Payroll Giving and employee engagement programmes
• Overseeing strategic trusts and grants activity
• Developing Regular Giving and supporter stewardship programmes
• Expanding regional networks and strategic relationships
• Managing pipelines, forecasting and income planning
• Leading and developing our Charity Fundraiser through coaching, mentoring and support
• Contributing as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to the future direction and growth of the charity

Skills

Relationship building

Income generation

Sponsorship & partnerships

Forecasting & income planning

Stakeholder engagement

CRM systems

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Join our Senior Leadership Team and help transform the future of childhood cancer.

Hybrid – Worcestershire office with travel across the West Midlands, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas

At the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, we believe that no family should face childhood cancer alone.

We provide vital support to families affected by childhood cancer, raise awareness of the signs and symptoms, and fund research into rare and aggressive childhood cancers. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we're looking for a passionate, ambitious and relationship-driven professional to help us build sustainable income streams that will enable us to support even more children and families.

About the role

As our Regional Partnerships & Fundraising Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving sustainable income growth and developing long-term partnerships that strengthen our impact.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Building and managing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
• Growing Payroll Giving and employee engagement programmes
• Overseeing strategic trusts and grants activity
• Developing Regular Giving and supporter stewardship programmes
• Expanding regional networks and strategic relationships
• Managing pipelines, forecasting and income planning
• Leading and developing our Charity Fundraiser through coaching, mentoring and support
• Contributing as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to the future direction and growth of the charity

Who we are looking for?

You may be working in fundraising, business development, account management, partnerships or sales. What's most important is your ability to build relationships, spot opportunities and create sustainable growth.

We're looking for someone with:

• A proven track record of securing income, sponsorships, partnerships or commercial opportunities
• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Experience managing pipelines and using CRM systems effectively
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to turn opportunities into lasting partnerships

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of fundraising and partnerships within a growing and ambitious charity.

You’ll join a team that is committed to:

• Working smarter, together
• Developing meaningful partnerships
• Using data and insight to drive decisions
• Creating a supportive and positive culture
• Making a real difference to children and families affected by cancer

Most importantly, every partnership you secure and every income stream you help develop will directly support families navigating the unimaginable challenges of childhood cancer.