Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, with flexibility for part-time (0.8 FTE).
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
About us:
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver lifesaving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 25 of the worlds poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
Employee Benefits
25 days annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
Office closure between Christmas Day and New Years Day
Flexible hours and hybrid working
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced parental leave pay
Stakeholder pension
Season ticket loan
Cycle scheme
Life assurance
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
About the role:
This interim maternity cover role will be responsible for leading on corporate partnerships, working closely with colleagues across the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and the Senior Prospect Researcher to identify, engage, and cultivate new corporate partners. It offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to play a central role in shaping and growing Concerns corporate partnerships programme, driving new opportunities, and contributing to transformational funding that supports Concerns mission.
About You:
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Proven experience in corporate fundraising, working on significant accounts, including initiating and developing new corporate partnerships
Experience of engaging with new prospects and preparing pitches and applications
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing new approaches to corporate engagement.
Proven experience of identifying, collecting and analysing prospect research data, utilising a wide variety of resources, including free and subscription research tools, internal systems and informal networks (such as forums) to produce high quality prospects leads and new business opportunities
Experience of using a fundraising database to store prospect data, information and communications
A thorough understanding of data protection legislation and how this relates to prospect research and fundraising
A strong understanding of the UK charity market, particularly philanthropic partnerships and trends, techniques and best practice in corporate partnerships and fundraising.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
A self-starter, ambitious and results driven
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven ability in producing effective, cohesive, motivating and inspiring presentations, funding proposals and reports
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both within and outside the Fundraising Team
Ability and confidence to network effectively and to represent the organisation credibly to potential and existing funders
Excellent organisation skills
Strong influencing skills
Computer literate with experience in using contact management databases
Demonstrable ability to think creatively
Demonstrable time management skills and ability to work to multiple deadlines
DESIRABLE
Experience working within an international development or humanitarian context, and understanding of global poverty, sustainability, or social impact issues.
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.
TO APPLY
Please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you match the job criteria by 9th November 2025.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
Job Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: GB5 £38,252 - £42,502, based on full time hours (35 hours per week) or £30,601.6 - £34,001.6 based on 28 hours per week (0.8fte).
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full time or Part time
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic DBS check.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
You may also have experience in the following: Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive, Fundraising Manager, Divisional Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Executive etc
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