Senior Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover)

Earth Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Senior Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships Manager to cover maternity leave. This role will integrate strategic vision with hands-on relationship management, aiming to secure major gifts and develop corporate partnerships that benefit both nature and community. The ideal candidate will possess proven skills in relationship building and managing high-value partnerships while leading a talented fundraising team.

Qualifications

• Proven success in securing multi-year, high-value partnerships.
• Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility.
• Experience leading fundraising teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow high-value corporate partnerships and major donor relationships.
• Craft compelling proposals and pitches for multi-year partnerships.
• Set and monitor targets, budgets, and performance metrics.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Relationship building

Fundraising strategy

Job description

Are you a creative relationship builder with a passion for building impactful partnerships and leading high-performing teams? Earth Trust is seeking a dynamic Senior Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships Manager to cover maternity leave and play a pivotal role in driving fundraising growth through major gifts and corporate partnerships.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic vision with hands‑on relationship management. You’ll lead a talented fundraising team, secure five‑and‑six‑figure gifts, and develop mutually beneficial corporate partnerships that help nature and people thrive together.

What you’ll do

• Lead and grow high‑value corporate partnerships and major donor relationships.
• Craft compelling proposals and pitches that inspire 5-6 figure gifts and multi‑year partnerships.
• Lead a high performing fundraising team.
• Collaborate across departments and represent fundraising at senior leadership level.
• Set and monitor targets, budgets, and performance metrics.

What we’re looking for

• A persuasive communicator and relationship builder with proven success in securing multi‑year, high value partnerships.
• Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility and partnership development.
• Experience leading fundraising teams and managing budgets.