Senior Fundraising Operations Executive

About PCR 

Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis. 

We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.   

Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR has been shortlisted for an Impact Prize and won the Change Project of the year award in 2023  

Ideal Candidate: 

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and driven Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive to join our team in this integral and newly created role. The role will lead on identifying and securing collaboration and funding opportunities with both existing and prospective partners, and developing and managing a pipeline of strategic corporate partners that align with PCR’s mission and core programmes of work. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of developing and nurturing relationships with corporate partners, understanding complex issues and working with others to identify solutions, and producing compelling funding proposals in support of this work.

Key responsibilities:

·        Identify and nurture relationships with prospective corporate partners aligned with the mission and values of PCR.

·        Develop and implement comprehensive partnership strategies to engage existing and prospective corporate partners.

·        Work closely with PCR's delivery departments and other income streams to identify, develop and maximise income generation opportunities.

·        Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create compelling funding proposals and presentations tailored to the needs and objectives of corporate partners.

·        Lead negotiations and secure funding support from corporate partners for activities aligned with PCR’s programmes of work.

·        Effectively manage project monitoring and reporting for PCR’s existing funded activities with corporate partners, including regular communication, reporting, and public recognition of contributions (as appropriate), working closely with PCR’s delivery and communications teams.

·        Stay informed of industry trends, corporate philanthropy initiatives, and relevant developments to inform partnership strategies and opportunities.

·        Represent PCR at external events, conferences, and meetings to promote partnership opportunities and expand our network within the corporate sector.

·        Database management to record pipeline and enable strategic planning against established KPIs and income targets.

·        Support Director of Partnerships to monitor and report income performance to PCR’s Board of Trustees.

Skills and experience:

·        Experience of identifying and securing at least five-figure income from prospective corporate partners, supported by detailed partnership plans.

·        Experience of developing and managing at least five-figure partnerships with pharmaceutical and healthcare related companies is desirable.

·        Experience of creating and organising supporter engagement events is desirable.

·        Excellent and persuasive communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and manage strong relationships with corporate partners.

·        Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop creative solutions, and deliver upon corporate partnership objectives.

·        Experience of preparing compelling and persuasive funding proposals, presentations and reports.

·        Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

·        Ability to work flexibly according to the demands of the role, including the potential for UK and international travel and attendance at events and conferences.

·        A passion for securing funding that will help improve the lives of people with prostate cancer and a commitment to advancing healthcare through strategic partnerships and collaboration.

Application process

Please apply by submitting your CV and a brief supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, your experience in corporate fundraising, and your motivations for applying.

There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online (via Teams), and the second will be an in-person interview at our offices in Holborn, London.

Closing date for applications is the 20th of May