Senior Corporate Development Manager

WEBRECRUIT; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Corporate Development Manager to lead the cultivation of strategic corporate partnerships. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in securing substantial corporate funding and experience in developing long-term business strategies. This role offers remote working, a competitive salary, and generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

8% employer pension contributions

Sick pay

Flexible work life balance

Wellbeing support program

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts.
• Experience in developing business strategies for corporate partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a new business strategy.
• Identify prospective partners and develop tailored proposals.
• Line manage and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Officer.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Fundraising skills

Relationship management

Job description

Senior Corporate Development Manager

£34,000 to £39,000 per annum

Full Time, 35 hours per week

Remote working in the UK

Bring the ocean’s story to life

Our client is working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean. To achieve this, they are required to build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships that align with their strategic mission and goals.

They’re looking for a confident and ambitious Senior Corporate Development Manager to lead the cultivation and stewardship of high-value, strategic relationships with corporate funders. This is a pivotal role focused on new business acquisition, driving forward their corporate fundraising strategy and unlocking transformational income to support the ocean.

You will play a key role in growing their current corporate income of £1millon, with a strong emphasis on securing multi-year partnerships and cultivating opportunities for future growth. If you’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts, and you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, our client would love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Lead on the development and delivery of a new business strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships.
• Identify and research prospective partners, develop tailored proposals, and lead pitch presentations.
• Line manage and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Officer, supporting their professional development and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Partnership Managers to ensure seamless transition from account acquisition to stewardship.
• Represent the organisation externally, building relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors.
• Monitor and report on new business pipelines, KPIs, and income targets.

Why join our client?

• You’ll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.
• Your work will directly help obtain the required corporate funding to achieve our client’s overall aims and objectives.
• They’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.
• They believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.
• They’ve also got other ways to value your contribution:
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (they also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
  • 8% employer contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme
  • Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation ends)
  • Great work life balance through flexible and, in many cases, remote working
  • Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
  • A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice