Corporate Partnerships Manager

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Age UK Teesside is a local independent charity operating in Teesside which supports older people experiencing Loneliness, Isolation and Poverty. We are looking for an experienced Corporate Fundraiser to generate a new sustainable income stream through partnerships with businesses to meet an exciting development strategy.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced Corporate Fundraising professional, to manage a new business pipeline and play a pivotal role in the development of new corporate partnerships for the charity.

The charity is about to embark on a new fundraising strategy and the Corporate Partnership Manager will have the opportunity to shape its success for the coming years.

Duties will include:

Research, network, and connect at the appropriate level in businesses to establish long-term, high-value mutual partnerships.

Explore and innovate various forms of potential corporate support, work collaboratively on a variety of corporate partnerships including charity of the year, strategic partnerships and employee fundraising / volunteering.

Develop and deliver events/initiatives.

Deliver compelling presentations, and working with colleagues to win hearts and minds and inspire them to support our charitable purpose.

Write and develop engaging marketing materials for support including social media, online content and e-shots.

Represent the charity at events, presentations and networking opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have:

Proven success in a Corporate Fundraising role.

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches, ideas, and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident way.

Confident and appropriate manner in dealing with the public and with corporate partners from a range of business types.

Experience of liaising with and managing high level supporters, external suppliers and customers, and a solid understanding of the principles of customer care.

Demonstrable communication skills, in person, online and in written media.

Hold a current driving licence and use of a vehicle.

There will be some occasional commitment required to weekend and evening work but this will be incorporated into a healthy work life balance arrangement.

Location: Middlesbrough/Hybrid

Salary: £33,000

Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays

Hours per week:  37 – Monday to Friday (flexible)

Type of contract: Permanent

Closing Date for applications:  31st October 2024, 5pm however we reserve the right to close applications early and are actively interviewing for this role.