We are looking for an energetic, organised and enthusiastic Corporate Development Officer to join our ambitious Fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in corporate fundraising or B2B account management who is confident building strong, long‑term partnerships. You will play a key role in growing our corporate income by stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones. Working closely with the Partnerships Manager and Deputy Head of Fundraising, you'll help the organisation prepare for significant planned growth and an upcoming capital appeal. If you are passionate about relationship building, motivated by targets, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of disabled young people, this could be your next step.
Responsibilities
* Deliver against corporate income targets in line with our fundraising strategy.
* Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year opportunities, sponsorships and corporate fundraising campaigns.
* Steward existing corporate supporters with high‑quality engagement, communication and reporting.
* Prepare compelling proposals, pitch materials and partnership agreements.
* Plan and manage corporate supporter engagement opportunities including meetings, volunteering days and events.
* Maximise corporate volunteering and pro bono opportunities.
* Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate records using our CRM system.
* Contribute to industry insight by monitoring trends, opportunities and sector developments.
* Attend meetings, pitches, events and occasional evening/weekend activities (TOIL provided).
Essential Experience & Skills
* At least 1 year in fundraising or B2B account management.
* Ability to build strong, positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Experience working to income targets and managing pipelines.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and proposal writing.
* Good negotiation, influencing, and presentation abilities.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
* Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Desirable Experience
* 2+ years' experience in corporate fundraising.
* Experience developing pitches and securing COTY partnerships.
* Understanding of disability issues.
* Awareness of corporate fundraising legislation and practice.
Other Requirements
* Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours.
EEO and Disability Commitment
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure and workplace as required. We aim to remove barriers to disabled people and those with long‑term health conditions, challenge attitudes towards disability, increase understanding of disability, and ensure disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
About the Organisation
The Orpheus Centre is a specialist performing arts college and charity that supports young disabled adults to live more independent and fulfilling lives. Guided by our values – joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined – we empower our students through the arts while providing an exciting, creative and supportive environment for staff.
Opportunities
* Opportunities for training, development and personal growth.
* The chance to make a direct, meaningful impact on the lives of young disabled adults.
* Being part of an ambitious organisation entering a period of exciting growth.
Legal and Safety Information
Safeguarding and Equality: Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
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