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Head of Corporate Partnerships
The Sutton Trust
£60,000-£75,000
Permanent
Millbank, London - hybrid with two days in the London office
Closing: Monday 21st September 2026
About the Role
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with the UK's leading social mobility charity in the search for a permanent Head of Corporate Partnerships.
The organisation believes every young person should have a fair chance in life regardless of their family's income, the school they go to, or where they grow up. Their programmes empower young people to access life-changing opportunities, and their research influences national change to deliver a fairer future.
As the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will be an experienced manager and fundraiser, confident in securing new business at a six-figure level through active prospecting and networking, with ingrained knowledge of how to secure and steward strategic partnerships with major corporates and corporate foundations. This role leads the corporate partnerships income strand and will line manage two Senior Corporate Partnerships Managers with specialities in account management and new business. The Head of Corporate Partnerships will join a high-performing income generation team and will report to the Director of Development.
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Key Responsibilities
- Successfully secure, manage, and develop corporate partnerships at six-figures and above, from initial prospect research to contracting and ongoing stewardship.
- Network to build and manage relationships that lead to major gifts, particularly in the corporate world with senior non-profit volunteers.
- Demonstrate first-class interpersonal skills and serve as a natural ambassador in this externally-facing role for the organisation.
Requirements
- Experienced in securing, managing, and developing corporate partnerships at six-figures and above.
- Strong networking skills to build relationships that lead to major gifts.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation.
Working Conditions
- This role is a full-time permanent position with hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week.
- Salary for this role is £60,000 to £75,000.
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Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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