Women’s Aid
Senior Partnerships Officer
Location: Remote (UK based), Bristol / London office attendance 1 day a week.
Salary: £34,200 (Grade 4) per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)
Length of contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews: Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis
Who are Women’s Aid?
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of 185 organisations which provide over 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. For 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.
Our support services, which include the Survivors’ Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor’s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people), the national Women’s Aid Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year.
Purpose of the Senior Partnerships Officer:
As Senior Partnerships Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering against strategy to secure vital income from current and future partners including earned and fundraised income. The role will be responsible for building and maintaining a dynamic pipeline of prospects through research, relationship development and stewardship, with corporate supporters. There may also be some involvement Major/mid-level Donors on some level.
The post holder will lead on maximising support through a variety of corporate fundraising streams from drafting compelling applications and tailored approaches, to developing persuasive cases for support that align with Women’s Aids’ strategic priorities and increase organisational income. The post holder will ensure that funded activities are impactful, measurable and clearly communicated, providing meaningful reporting to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
The post holder will build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, developing a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work, business plans and strategic priorities, and effectively articulating its values, mission and purpose to a wide range of audiences.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Partnerships Officer
1. Work closely with the Partnership & Development Manager and Head of Fundraising to continually develop and maintain strategy for maximising income from corporate supporters.
2. Line manage two partnerships officers, including setting objectives, conducting regular one-to-ones and appraisals, and supporting their ongoing development to maximise team performance and income generation.
3. Support the Partnerships and Development Manager in monitoring performance, producing income forecasts, and reporting on progress to senior leadership.
4. Identify, research and cultivate new corporate prospects and new funding opportunities, using our database and extended networks (via Trustees, existing supporters, advisory groups, operational contracts etc.) to build a strong pipeline of opportunity.
5. Seek new innovative ways to maximise income generation opportunities via earned income through the sale of Women’s Aid training packages and products/services.
6. Act creatively and innovatively to not miss out on opportunities in a fast-paced funding environment. Lead on compelling proposals, pitches and cases for support to secure high-value partnerships (including sponsorships and charity of the year opportunities).
7. Ensure all partnerships align with brand, ethical, and compliance standards.
What we are looking for in our Senior Partnerships Officer
8. Proven experience of creating meaningful multi-year partnerships, securing sizeable donations
9. Experience of acquiring and managing corporate Charity of the Year partnerships
10. Good knowledge of the funding landscape and of best practice in multiple areas of fundraising (trusts and foundations, corporate and major donor).
Benefits of joining us as our Senior Partnerships Officer include:
11. Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
12. Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
13. Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
14. Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
15. Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.