Strategic Corporate Sponsorship Leader

MND Association; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days holiday (33 after 5 years)

UK Healthcare access

Pension scheme

Training & personal development

28 days plus Bank Holidays

Job summary

MND Association seeks a Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship Executive to secure and manage corporate sponsorship for events including the International Symposium on ALS/MND. The role spans research, fundraising, campaigning and policy to create sustainable income for people affected by MND.

You will develop tailored sponsorship opportunities, deliver stewardship, and build strategic partnerships with national and international sponsors, with hybrid working and a Northampton presence.

Qualifications

• Experience securing corporate sponsorship, partnership income or significant corporate gifts.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical, biotech or related industry organisations.
• Strong understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice 2024.
• Excellent communication skills, including proposals, presentations and bid writing.
• Ability to build credible relationships with corporate partners and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Secure sponsorship income from national and international corporate organisations, including pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
• Lead sponsorship activity for the International Symposium and other Association-wide events.
• Identify, research and develop new sponsorship opportunities and prospect pipelines.
• Create tailored corporate sponsorship proposals and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, prospects and key stakeholders.
• Deliver excellent sponsor stewardship before, during and after events.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising activity across events to maximise income and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with research, fundraising, events and partnership teams to develop new opportunities.
• Monitor performance, maintain CRM records and provide income and impact reporting.

Skills

Sponsorship income

Pharma/biotech experience

ABPI Code knowledge

Proposal and bid writing

Relationship building

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

MND Association seeks a Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship Executive to secure and manage corporate sponsorship for events including the International Symposium on ALS/MND. The role spans research, fundraising, campaigning and policy to create sustainable income for people affected by MND.

You will develop tailored sponsorship opportunities, deliver stewardship, and build strategic partnerships with national and international sponsors, with hybrid working and a Northampton presence.