This organisation are a respected and well-established charity operating in the emergency medical sector, delivering advanced pre-hospital care across a wide geographical region in Central England. With a history spanning over three decades, the organisation plays a critical role in responding to major incidents, serious trauma, and life-threatening emergencies. This organisation are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and putting patients at the heart of everything they do.
Job Purpose:
Reporting into the Head of Fundraising, The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead plays a pivotal role in driving income growth through the development and delivery of strategic partnerships with corporates and major donors. This senior position will lead on securing significant gifts (five- and six-figure) and managing key high-value relationships that directly support the organisation's lifesaving mission.
As a senior member of the fundraising team, you will bring creativity, professionalism, and a proactive approach to donor engagement. You will also provide leadership, mentorship, and expertise to colleagues, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and grow corporate and major donor income streams.
* Develop and implement fundraising strategies and tailored donor journeys.
* Build and manage long-term relationships with senior stakeholders, corporates, and HNWIs.
* Prepare impactful proposals, presentations, and stewardship plans.
* Support and motivate team members and contribute to cross-team collaboration.
* Set and manage budgets, KPIs, and CRM data reporting.
* Represent the organisation at meetings and events as required.
* Line management experience, responsible for a team of 4.
Person Specification
Essential
* Educated to Further/Higher Education level or equivalent experience.
* Significant experience in major donor and/or corporate fundraising.
* Proven ability to secure high-value gifts and develop strategic partnerships.
* Experience in budget management and working at a strategic level.
* Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Organised, target-driven, and solutions-focused.
* Confident using CRM databases and MS Office.
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends.
Desirable
* Fundraising qualification (e.g. IoF Diploma).
* Experience in healthcare or emergency services charity.
* Familiarity with Access CRM.
* Existing corporate/HNWI networks in the region.
* Understanding of marketing/communications.
What they offer
* A collaborative and creative work environment.
* Salary £45-50k.
* 37.5 hours per week.
* Flexible working (e.g. be willing to travel to the Charity Headquarters 2-3 days per week and then the other 2-3 days would be a combination of WFH and travelling out and about across the patch for meetings etc).
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