Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive

Job description

Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, with flexibility for part-time (0.8 FTE).

About us:

We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver lifesaving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 25 of the world's poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About the role:

This interim maternity cover role will be responsible for leading on corporate partnerships, working closely with colleagues across the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and the Senior Prospect Researcher to identify, engage, and cultivate new corporate partners. It offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to play a central role in shaping and growing Concern's corporate partnerships programme, driving new opportunities, and contributing to transformational funding that supports Concern's mission.

About You:

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, working on significant accounts, including initiating and developing new corporate partnerships
• Experience of engaging with new prospects and preparing pitches and applications
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing new approaches to corporate engagement.
• Proven experience of identifying, collecting and analysing prospect research data, utilising a wide variety of resources, including free and subscription research tools, internal systems and informal networks (such as forums) to produce high quality prospects leads and new business opportunities
• Experience of using a fundraising database to store prospect data, information and communications
• A thorough understanding of data protection legislation and how this relates to prospect research and fundraising
• A strong understanding of the UK charity market, particularly philanthropic partnerships and trends, techniques and best practice in corporate partnerships and fundraising.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• A self-starter, ambitious and results driven
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability in producing effective, cohesive, motivating and inspiring presentations, funding proposals and reports
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both within and outside the Fundraising Team
• Ability and confidence to network effectively and to represent the organisation credibly to potential and existing funders
• Excellent organisation skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Computer literate with experience in using contact management databases
• Demonstrable ability to think creatively
• Demonstrable time management skills and ability to work to multiple deadlines

DESIRABLE

• Experience working within an international development or humanitarian context, and understanding of global poverty, sustainability, or social impact issues.

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

TO APPLY

Please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you match the job criteria by 9th November 2025.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Conditions of Appointment:

Job Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: GB5 £38,252 - £42,502, based on full time hours (35 hours per week) or £30, £34,001.6 based on 28 hours per week (0.8fte).

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time or Part time

The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic DBS check.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.

You may also have experience in the following: Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive, Fundraising Manager, Divisional Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Executive etc

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