Corporate Partnerships Manager

Corporate Partnerships ManagerHome-based (within the UK)The OrganisationWe are the Marine Conservation Society, a UK charity fighting for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean: one we can all enjoy.Right now, our ocean is at a tipping point. We're polluting our waters and destroying precious habitats. We're harming the species that live there. This is reducing the ocean's ability to help fight the climate crisis. While a third of UK seas are protected on paper, less than 1% are well managed. We are determined to change this. Using people-powered action and with science on our side, we defend habitats and species, working with communities, businesses and governments to encourage ocean-based climate action solutions across the UK.We are now looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.The Benefits- Salary of up to GBP33,000 per annum - Annual leave starting at 25 days per year, plus Bank Holidays and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)- 6% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme- Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)- Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working- Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you- A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice- Cycle-to-work scheme to help you buy a bikeThis is an unmissable opportunity for a fundraising professional to join our impactful organisation.In order to deliver our critical work, we require income from generous, environmentally-focused donors. You'll be working at the heart of our income generation efforts, using your expertise to form lucrative relationships and raise funds that protect our oceans. In return, we'll help you to build your career and enhance your portfolio of experience whilst working towards the greater goal of creating healthier oceans and sustainable ocean practices. So, if you're ready to dive into a career that will make positive waves, apply today!The RoleAs our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in our income generation activities by building strategic Corporate Partnerships.Specifically, you will secure high value, multi-year relationships with corporations, sponsors and supporters who are aligned with our goals.You will create fundraising mechanisms that support campaigns, projects and themes that we are working on, and work across our organisation to help develop fundraising partnerships and cross-team projects.Additionally, you will support the creation of the fundraising strategy as part of a team and alongside the Head of Business Engagement and Partnerships.Your role will involve:- Seeking to increase unrestricted and restricted income- Identifying, assessing, recruiting and managing new and existing corporate partners- Ensuring the delivery of agreed corporate fundraising income targetsAbout YouTo be considered as Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will need:- A track record of successfully raising income (or services in-kind) from companies and commercial donors and achieving set individual fundraising targets- Experience of working with an Ethical Fundraising Policy- An understanding of GDPR and handling confidential organisational data- The ability to write concise and convincing proposals- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skillsThe closing date for this role is 18th February 2024.Other organisations may call this role Senior Fundraising Officer, Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Manager, or Charitable Income Manager. Webrecruit and the Marine Conservation Society 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're ready to lead a revolution for our oceans as a Corporate Partnerships Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.