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Head of Strategic Partnerships, Leatherhead
Client: SeeAbility
Location: Leatherhead, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: bea08e73ddd4
Job Views: 8
Posted: 25.08.2025
Expiry Date: 09.10.2025
Job Description:
Role Description
Join our team as the Head of Strategic Partnerships. Location: Remote working with some travel relating to donor stewardship and team meetings.
Salary: £68,000 per annum plus benefits
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you a strategic, creative fundraiser who wants to make a real impact? Do you thrive in entrepreneurial environments where your ideas can shape the future? Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life, regardless of disability or difference? At SeeAbility, we’re looking for someone like you to lead our high-value fundraising efforts and help us build a more inclusive society.
Your Role
As Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in driving income growth and building long-term relationships with corporates, major donors, trusts, and foundations. You will develop compelling proposals, cultivate partnerships, and inspire support for our mission. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director of Development and a small, passionate team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.
Your Responsibilities
Lead and Inspire
* Develop and implement a strategy to grow income from corporates, trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and major donors.
* Focus on acquiring new corporate partners to build a strong pipeline and increase income.
* Assist Trusts and Philanthropy leads in building relationships with funders using research and insight.
* Cultivate and steward partnerships to exceed expectations.
* Work with senior leaders, trustees, and stakeholders to identify and develop strategic fundraising opportunities.
* Engage with the CEO and trustees to leverage their networks for partnership growth.
* Participate in leadership and departmental management to support the overall fundraising strategy.
* Help plan and deliver impactful stewardship and special events.
Manage and Nurture
* Line manage key fundraising staff, ensuring they have the support and resources needed.
* Develop KPIs and pipeline tools for effective budgeting and forecasting.
* Track performance indicators, identify risks, and ensure timely corrective actions.
* Promote creativity, innovation, and high performance within the fundraising team.
* Contribute to broader fundraising and marketing activities as needed.
Other Responsibilities
* Ensure all fundraising communications and actions are properly recorded.
* Maintain strong governance and adhere to fundraising regulations and policies.
* Stay informed on fundraising trends and opportunities.
* Step in for the Director of Development when required.
* Support a safe working environment by following health and safety policies.
* Work effectively with other departments and locations.
* Handle sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.
About Us
SeeAbility, formerly The Royal School for the Blind, is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss since 1799. We provide person-centred support, specialist eye-care services, and help people find paid employment. We support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Please upload a cover letter along with your CV for consideration.
Our Benefits
Why work for us?
* Annual excellence awards
* Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
* Development discussions for your progress and future
* Leadership development academy
Your work-life balance
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service
* Time off for life events
* Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months, increasing over time
* Buy or sell annual leave scheme
* Enhanced family-friendly pay and fertility leave
* Carers leave available
Your money goes further
* £500 monthly bonus scheme
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Discounts and cashback at various shops and restaurants
* Access to Tickets for Good
* Pay reviews and competitive rates
* Employer contributory pension scheme
* Paid DBS and renewals
* Season ticket loans
* Advance Pay/Savings scheme via WageStream
Your wellbeing counts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Life assurance of 2x salary
* Free 24/7 employee assistance program
* Free eye test
* Discounted gym membership
* In-house Wellbeing Coach
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safe recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we support. DBS checks, right to work, health declarations, and references are required prior to employment, at our expense.
Diversity
* We welcome applications from all identities, including those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
* Reasonable adjustments are available throughout recruitment.
* Some roles may be exempt under the Equality Act 2010 due to occupational requirements.
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