Who are we?
Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.
Our exciting job role!
We’re looking for an experienced fundraising leader who can develop, drive and deliver a high-growth strategic approach to our corporate partnerships fundraising stream on a global scale.
This role is full time - 37.5 hours, with some out of hours working. While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week.
Key accountabilities:
- Lead, coach and develop the Corporate Partnerships Team to bring out the best in everyone
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Play an active role as part of the wider leadership team that forms the link between the Senior Leadership team and the rest of The Charity to enable decision-making, advocacy and representation
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Negotiate with all stakeholders and partners to maximize long-term commitments for The Charity
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Drive strategic plans and a long-term proposition for corporate partnerships, working in close collaboration with your team and other Heads
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Develop and implement our international expansion plans to align with and support our organisational strategy
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Identify and deliver corporate partnership growth plans, to develop COTY, sponsorship, commercial partnerships, volunteering opportunities, gift-in-kind and pro-bono support to further the objectives of The Charity
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Manage your own portfolio of key corporate partnerships and develop new long-term, strategic partnerships with new, value-aligned companies and organisations
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Own and manage team fundraising goals, targets and KPIs
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Enable and expand in-kind and pro bono corporate giving
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Ensure the day-to-day facilitation of strategic plan delivery, managing spend, income and reporting
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Ensure that at all times legal and charity regulatory requirements, due diligence and best practice are adhered to and exemplified by yourself
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Ensure that all gifts and partnerships meet our ethical policy and due diligence criteria both within the UK and internationally
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Ensure that all international gifts are processed in accordance with international laws
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Provide full operational and financial reporting to support wider monitoring, evaluation and governance. Build and sustain culture of data integrity and use actionable insights to support strategic growth
What we'd like from you:
We’d like you to have exceptional interpersonal, negotiation and diplomacy skills and are very comfortable representing The Charity in a range of situations to a range of people. You’ll have a good eye for commercial opportunities alongside the desire for collaboration. You’ll also have the ability to spot links and trends, plus the energy and determination to act on them. With an exceptional track record of developing and delivering collaborative strategic plans, you’ll an analytical mind that is financially and commercially astute.
If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!
What we'd like to give you:
You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team of individuals who put our community first and are connected by a passion to make a real difference. While we face tough challenges along the way, we nurture an inspiring, fun and positive team environment where you feel valued for being you – the real you.
- Benchmarked salary c.£59,900 (dependent on level)
- 25 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-timers)
- Generous pension contribution*
- Access to proper mental health care
- Opportunities to volunteer at our internal events and activities and work with our amazing community
- Plus a brilliant culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)
- subject to qualifying criteria
How to apply to join our amazing team:
Please apply by clicking the green ‘’ button above, attaching your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.
We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive so if you’d find it beneficial to submit your application in a different format, please drop us a line at
[email protected] and we can chat through the options available.
The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities. We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates.
Advert close date: 19 September 2023
First interview date and location: TBC over Zoom
Second interview date and location: TBC at our Officer in Fleet
More about us:
Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team. You should also check out our YouTube channel too.
Did you know that we were ranked 11th Best Charity to Work For 2020 by Third Sector? Oh yes, and crowned Third Sector’s Charity of the Year in 2018? Not to mention we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey! While we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award, and a Charity Times Award and we've also won Best Charity Partnership Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).
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