Digital Communities & Partnerships Manager

One in 4 people in the UK have either served themselves or have a family member or friend who has served, making Help for Heroes a very personal cause for many.

When Bryn Parry, a veteran and eminent cartoonist, and his wife Emma heard in 2007 that people were shouting at wounded veterans at a local public swimming pool, they knew they had to do something. So they started a campaign for dedicated facilities and a movement to change the way we see and support veterans and their loved ones. Over £2M was raised in just 2 months, and Help for Heroes was born.

Help For Heroes is now a national charity with a vision for a society where everyone in the Armed Forces community lives well after service. The charity provides tailored support for physical and mental health to veterans and their families in their homes and communities across the UK.

You will join a community fundraising team of nine and work alongside the Senior Fundraising Manager to support the creation and development of new business opportunities to achieve long term sustainable income, focusing on 5-figure partnerships nationally.

** Please note that interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying ASAP.**

As Community Partnerships Manager, you will:

• Identify and research new fundraising opportunities generating £150k annually
• Build a robust prospect pipeline of opportunities of £10k – £100k per year by researching, identifying, and qualifying community fundraising leads
• Work with the community fundraising team to manage and cultivate a pipeline of opportunities
• Build a network in order to develop and cultivate prospects to support Help For Heroes

Ideal skills and experience:

• Previous experience of lead generation to drive a pipeline with potential to secure 5-figure partnerships
• Proven ability to think creatively to maximise fundraising opportunities, generate new ideas, adapt style and approach to meet the needs of different supporters
• Ability to generate new business across a robust pipeline
• Excellent networking and relationship management skills

Benefits include: 

• Flexible working, with employees encouraged to apply for flexible working arrangements that work best for their individual needs
• 35 hour working week, with core hours of 10am-3pm
• Family-friendly culture, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• 29 days holiday entitlement, regardless of length of service, plus a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
• 4% employer contribution pension (5% employee contribution)
• Comprehensive life insurance (4 x annual salary)
• Volunteering days
• SimplyHealth Employee Assistance Programme