Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser passionate about the environment and trees!

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for Cities is the only charity working on a national and international scale to improve people's lives by planting trees in cities. In a world facing unprecedented threats from climate change, loss of biodiversity and disconnection from nature, our work has never been more urgent or important. With a portfolio of funders giving over £10,000 annually, you will secure and manage income to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. Come get your hands dirty on planting days and join us!

We have been in existence for nearly 30 years, engaging communities to plant, protect and promote urban trees in parks, streets, schools and housing estates across the UK and around the world. Through our work, we deliver local impact on a national and global scale, strengthening urban communities through volunteering opportunities and helping to enable and inspire a new generation to plant and protect urban trees. The charity has seen significant organisational growth and development in recent years, including a new senior leadership team to boost capacity and lead a growing organisation.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager will lead our Corporate Partnerships team to achieve ambitious income (£2.5m in 2024-25 financial year) and strategic value targets for the organisation to deliver our goal of healthy, accessible and resilient urban forests for today and future generations. This role will identify, build and manage high-value Corporate Partnerships (£100,000+). This role is responsible for developing and delivering the annual Corporate Partnerships Business Plan and contributing to the next organisational strategy from 2025. There is significant scope to explore new ideas and opportunities that will benefit the programme.

This role will build on the historic income growth and strong portfolio of partners by developing, piloting and scaling new funding offerings and engagement opportunities. With a high level of corporate interest and a competitive sector for fundraising, you will be skilled at prioritising potential funders and opportunities. Your passion for the environment and urban communities will bring their energy and enthusiasm to compelling funder communications. Your organisation skills will enable you to manage and deliver funder requirements in line with accounting, fundraising and legal best practice.

This role will work closely with the Fundraising Director to maximises Corporate Partnerships and align with fundraising across income streams. This role sits within the Fundraising Department and will line manage the Corporate Partnerships Manager and support the Corporate Volunteer Coordinator to deliver a high-quality corporate fundraising programme.

The Fundraising team have delivered consistent, significant income growth this strategic period – and more is needed to address the increasing need for urban trees. We now look forward to our next strategy in 2025 for even more ambitious plans – join us!

Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification by an email with the subject heading ‘Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager’.

The deadline to apply is 17th March 2024.

Interviews are scheduled for 21st March 2024.

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.

Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No: 1032154.