We’re looking for a strategic, values‑led leader – likely with a background in strategy consulting, professional services, or complex partnership environments – who combines commercial rigour with emotional intelligence and inclusive leadership. Deep expertise in the corporate and commercial landscape, with a proven ability to navigate complexity and build trusted, senior‑level relationships that deliver funding, influence and shared value. Strong experience leading account‑style approaches in large, matrix organisations, including developing stakeholder maps, aligning multiple interests and coordinating activity across teams. A robust understanding of corporate fundraising and partnership models, including corporate partnerships, sponsorship, brand licensing and nature‑based or market‑led mechanisms, and how to deploy them strategically. Proven financial leadership, including setting and managing operating budgets, making sound investment decisions, and holding teams and individuals to account with clarity and confidence. A strong understanding of financial markets and green finance mechanisms, including investment led and blended value approaches. Awareness of emerging markets such as Biodiversity Net Gain and voluntary carbon markets, and the opportunities they present for long-term impact and income.A track record of delivering and growing income from corporate sources across a range of business and partnership models. Knowledge or experience operating within the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Conduct and applying best practice in ethical, responsible fundraising. Above all, you’ll be someone who brings people with you – collaborative, credible, thoughtful and engaging – and who is excited by the opportunity to help the National Trust build deeper, more ambitious and more impactful relationships with the corporate world.Head of Corporate EngagementReporting to the Fundraising & Partnerships Director, you’ll be part of a positive, ambitious and forward‑thinking Fundraising Leadership Team. We’re on a collective journey to grow fundraising in a more joined‑up, audience‑led and impact‑focused way – building trust, simplifying how we work, and creating the conditions for everyone to play a role in success.You’ll work closely with senior colleagues across the organisation, helping to knit together priorities, unlock opportunities and build confidence in how we engage externally. We value collaboration, curiosity and learning, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives are welcomed and people feel supported to do their best work.As this is a national role, there is flexibility on your contractual place of work. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We’ll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40–60% of your working week.You’ll lead and evolve our organisation‑wide approach to corporate engagement, setting a clear strategic direction and building the capability, culture and confidence needed to deliver long‑term growth and impact. You’ll develop and implement a bold corporate engagement and fundraising strategy, overseeing a specialist team spanning corporate partnerships, brand licensing and nature‑based markets. Together, you’ll steward existing relationships and secure new, high‑value opportunities – from major partnerships with leading brands to innovative collaborations in emerging markets. Drawing on a deep understanding of the corporate and professional services landscape, you’ll build strong account‑style relationships, open new markets, and shape compelling propositions that align commercial objectives with the Trust’s strategy. You’ll work comfortably at senior levels, bringing credibility, insight and warmth to conversations with business leaders, Trustees, and external partners. A core part of the role is cultural leadership. You’ll champion a more open, collaborative and outward‑looking way of working – simplifying processes, strengthening cross‑Trust collaboration, and embedding a mindset that values learning, innovation and external perspectives. As a member of the Fundraising Leadership Team, you’ll help drive transformation across the whole fundraising function, not just your own area.The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)• Rental deposit loan scheme• Season ticket loan• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.• Flexible working whenever possible• Employee assistance programme• Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 12 April 2026 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 173846IRC173846SwindonPermanent f/t or p/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Apr 12th This is a pivotal moment for corporate engagement at the National Trust – and an exciting opportunity to shape what comes next. We’re looking for a Head of Corporate Engagement to join our Fundraising Leadership Team and lead a step‑change in how we work with commercial organisations. This is a high‑profile, strategic leadership role with the scope to transform our partnerships with business – unlocking significant income, but also delivering far wider value for nature, heritage and people. The opportunity goes well beyond traditional corporate fundraising. The Trust is uniquely placed to work with businesses across sustainability, nature recovery, climate, skills, innovation, brand, and public engagement. We want to build purposeful, long‑term partnerships that create shared value – helping organisations meet their own objectives while accelerating progress against ours. You’ll bring strategic clarity, commercial confidence and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style. If you’re excited by complexity, motivated by impact, and energised by bringing people with you on a journey of change, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful and lasting difference.Salary: circa £80,000 based on experience. CF Communications and FundraisingCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK80,000 pa