Cats Protection
Corporate Partnerships Development Manager
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Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £49,149.84 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until 30th June 2027
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:
The Corporate Partnerships Development Manager will play a key role at Cats Protection by raising new and transformational funds in support of the organisation’s 10 year strategic objectives. The role will lead the Corporate Partnerships new business team, to build profitable, multiyear relationships with companies, ensuring propositions are maximised and new partners onboarded to the highest standards.
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate. The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers. We currently have a team of one full time and one part time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officers in new business. On the account management side, our team consists of a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Account Manager, and Corporate Partnerships Officer. This is in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team.
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What we are looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:
- Significant experience of developing relationships and raising money from new businesses and other corporate organisations.
- A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
- Experience of leading fundraising teams to deliver and drive income and growth.
- Significant experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders and relationships at a variety of levels.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
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What we can offer you:
- Range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
- And much more, which you can learn about here.
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 21st July 2026
Virtual interview date: 29th & 30th July 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
- Final stage presentation (dependent on first stage interviews)
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
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