Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in either Crisis Skylight Merseyside or Newcastle with homeworking options in line with Crisis' Hybrid Working Policy
Contract: Fixed term contract from March to September 2026
About the role
This is an exciting role to begin the process of developing a five-year strategy for income growth for the Community Partnerships team, focusing on regional and devolved nations high value corporate partnerships and philanthropy. You will be accountable for achieving annual income targets for the Community Partnerships team including line management of the team. You will also have personal accountability for income generation of regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy in Northern England. You will be responsible for the growth, strength and conversion of the Community Partnerships team pipelines and the development of regional and devolved nations cases for support and propositions.
About you
We are looking for...
* Proven experience of meeting and exceeding income targets, specially related to regional/national corporate partnerships and philanthropy.
* A track record of leading and inspiring teams to be their best
* Proven experience of developing and delivering evidence-based strategies for corporate partnerships/philanthropy fundraising that align with wider organisational objectives
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a wide range of people e.g. business leaders, staff, beneficiaries
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
* A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
* Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
* Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
* 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
* Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
* Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
* And more! (Full list of benefits available on website )
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Tuesday 24 February 2026 23:55
Interview date and location: Friday 5 March 2026 via Microsoft Teams
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email jobs@crisis.org.uk and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss how we can help.
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To see our work in action please visit:
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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094