Join the Royal Air Forces Association as their Corporate Partnerships Manager
Drive strategic business development and make a real difference to the air forces community.
Location: Leicester (Agile working available, with two days in the office and occasional weekend work for events)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £33,820 - £35,600
Charity People is proud to partner with a leading welfare and wellbeing charity supporting over 85,000 air force personnel, veterans, and their families each year. The Association ensures that no member of the community faces adversity alone by delivering vital services and raising funds through corporate partnerships and events.
They are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager with a strong background in business development, commercial partnerships, and or corporate fundraising-someone confident in making the ask, pitching at a senior level, and building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships.
About the Role
You will lead the development of new business opportunities and maximise existing partnerships to raise vital funds and awareness for the association's mission. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Events, you'll also work closely with the Events Manager to create compelling engagement and networking opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Promote and grow the corporate and major giving programme to meet and exceed income targets.
Identify, pitch, and secure new partnerships across a wide range of industries.
Develop tailored sponsorship and fundraising propositions that align with corporate partner goals.
Build and maintain high-value relationships with businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compelling impact reports and ensure excellent partner stewardship.
Represent the association at key events and act as a senior ambassador of the charity.
About You:
We welcome candidates from both the charity and commercial sectors, especially those with a strong business development, client relationship management, or B2B sales background. A background in or understanding of the air force/military/Defence sector would be ideal.
Demonstrated success in securing and managing corporate partnerships or commercial clients.
A confident communicator with experience creating and delivering high-impact pitches and proposals.
Strategic and driven, with a track record of meeting income or sales targets.
Excellent networking skills and an ability to open doors and build rapport at all levels.
Strong project management and organisational abilities.
Passionate about supporting the community and driving social impact.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
Why Join the Association?
Generous Leave: 36 days (including bank holidays), birthday/wellbeing day, and option to buy extra leave.
Agile Working: Flexible arrangements plus TOIL for extra hours.
Financial Support: 5% matched pension, life insurance (4x salary), sick pay, and childcare vouchers.
Health & Wellbeing: Eye tests, flu jabs, Medicash plan, and paid medical leave.
Exclusive Perks: Association membership, volunteering, discounts, and reservist leave.
If you're ready to bring your business acumen and relationship-building flair to a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Priya at Charity People at priya@charitypeople.co.uk
Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising on a rolling basis and will be reviewing applications as they are received. Please share your CV in the first instance. If this process affects you in any way, feel free to reach out directly to Priya.
Provisional closing date : 25th of June
Interview dates: TBC
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