The Sutton Trust
New Corporate Partnerships Lead
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Deadline: 23:59, October 12th
Please note that we are using an external recruitment agency for this role. Please visit the Prospectus job listing for further information and to apply.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and confident New Corporate Partnerships Lead to join our high-performing fundraising team.
The New Corporate Partnerships Lead will lead proactive new business development for the organisation within the corporate sector, developing a strong prospect pipeline, cultivating relationships and networks to grow awareness of the organisation. The Lead will personally scope, develop, and secure new corporate partnerships, aiming for six-figure+ annual donations from a diverse and robust portfolio of partners with multi-year commitments, working with the Director of Development and Head of Corporate Partnerships to appropriately secure and steward.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead proactive new business development within the corporate sector.
- Develop a strong prospect pipeline.
- Cultivate relationships and networks to grow awareness of the organisation.
- Personally scope, develop, and secure new corporate partnerships.
- Aim for six-figure+ annual donations from a diverse and robust portfolio of partners with multi-year commitments.
- Work with the Director of Development and Head of Corporate Partnerships.
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Key Requirements
- Experienced in successfully securing corporate partnerships at six-figures and above, from initial prospect research to contracting and ongoing stewardship.
- Experience in networking to build and manage relationships that lead to major gifts, particularly in the corporate world with senior non-profit volunteers.
- First-class interpersonal skills.
- Natural ambassador in this externally-facing role for the organisation.
Terms of Appointment
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £49,100-£57,000
- Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
A DBS check may be required.
Candidate Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the UK; we are unfortunately not a licensed visa sponsor.
Staff Benefits
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Safeguarding Statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual Recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
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