Would you like to join a transformational team that helps rebuild lives every day?

We’re Blind Veterans UK, a charity that helps vision-impaired ex-service people from every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Founded in 1915 to help the many veterans losing their sight after the First World War, we now support veterans regardless of how and when they lost their sight.

We are currently seeking a Corporate Partnership Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

If you believe every vision-impaired veteran should be able to lead the life they choose then please join us.

The Benefits

- Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
- Generous annual leave increasing to to 27 days after 5 years’ service and with the option to buy additional days
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Healthcare cash plan
- Access to legal services and mental health support
- Employee assistance programme
- Paid professional subscriptions and discounts
- Home working allowance
- Professional and personal development
- Enhanced Parental and Sickness pay

If you’re an account manager from a fundraising and partnerships background, this is a great opportunity to apply your expertise to our worthy cause.

You will discover a rewarding role within an organisation that really recognises you for your skillset. Not only will you instantly see the impact of your work, transforming the lives of veterans every day, but you will also discover a range of benefits, focused around your wellbeing and development.

So, if you’re ready to join a great team and start changing lives, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Corporate Partnership Manager, you will secure corporate relationships to generate income from new, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Managing existing relationships, you will play a key role in the growth and expansion of our Corporate Partnerships team. You will focus primarily on ensuring income growth, managing a portfolio of partners, and developing opportunities for long-term strategic partnerships.

Additionally, you will develop and deliver a corporate fundraising plan, as well as acquiring, managing, retaining, and developing new and existing corporate partnerships. You will achieve this through marketing, sponsorship, donations, fundraising and strategic partnerships, maximising income and exceeding targets.

About You

To be considered as a Corporate Partnership Manager, you will need:

- A track record of account management and stewardship of five-six figure corporate partnerships
- A track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets and delivering KPIs
- Demonstrable experience of developing a robust pipeline from research stages to delivery of income
- Experience of delivering face to face pitches and presenting to different audiences
- Knowledge and understanding of the techniques of corporate fundraising within the wider fundraising/charity context
- Knowledge of charity law in relation to corporate fundraising
- An advanced understanding of the motivations and requirements of corporate donors
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent vocational experience) in a relevant subject

The closing date for this vacancy is 25th August 2023.

Other organisations may call this role Charity Development Manager, Fundraising Manager, Grants Manager, Donations Manager, Engagement Fundraising Manager, or Partnerships Manager.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Webrecruit and Blind Veterans are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to join the team as a Corporate Partnership Manager, please apply via the button shown. We reserve the right to close this role early if we successfully appoint a candidate, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

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