Head Of Corporate Partnerships

Reports To:  Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy
Location:  London (combination of office and home based) 
Salary:  £55,000 - £60,000, plus London weighting if applicable
Contract:  Maternity cover, full time 35 hours, 12+months

Closing date: 15th July
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from. 
Our Corporate Partnerships team creates and develops bespoke partnerships with companies based in the UK to raise income, influence and awareness. We have an enviable portfolio of partnerships including KPMG, Superdrug, SPAR UK, the Gas Distribution Networks and the National Garden Scheme. 
We are seeking a Head of Partnerships with a strong track record of building strong, successful teams and winning high-value partnerships across Charity of the Year, cause related marketing, brand and strategic partnerships.
 
Job specification 
The role will entail:
- Leadership of the Partnerships team 
- Ownership of the development and implementation of Partnerships strategy
- Responsibility for building a diverse, robust pipeline of charity of the year, cause related marketing, brand and strategic partnerships
- Identifying new partnership and network opportunities, and developing sector strategies and cultivation plans 
- Ensuring uplift and retention of all current partners
Person specification 
We are looking for someone who: 
- Is an inspiring, motivating team leader and manager
- Has a strong track record of securing multi-year, high-value partnerships (6 & 7 figure partnerships)
- Is experienced in developing a new business strategy  
- Has experience of managing 6 & 7 figure partnerships
- Has both a strategic and commercial focus, with experience in developing compelling cases for support 
- Is able to build relationships and work across teams, navigating a complex organisation 
- Is a self-starter, who is resilient, tenacious and is up for a challenge
For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected]

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Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. 
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to [email protected]  
Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  Agencies need not apply.