Building and nurturing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners
Managing a portfolio of corporate accounts, ensuring excellent stewardship and ongoing engagement
Acting as a first point of contact for corporate fundraising enquiries via email and telephone
Supporting the development of compelling proposals, reports, communications and partnership materials
Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Community and Events to deliver account management plans and maximise income
Identifying and researching new business prospects, including due diligence and prospect development
Securing and supporting new business meetings with potential partners and sponsors
Developing your own pipeline of opportunities to grow corporate income
Collaborating with colleagues across fundraising and the wider organisation to deliver partnership activity
Supporting financial processes, including income coding and purchase orders
Providing administrative support including acknowledgements and supporter communications
Ensuring compliance with data protection and fundraising regulations

Experience managing corporate partnerships or accounts
Proven experience supporting or delivering new business development
Ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships internally and externally
Strong research and prospecting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Good interpersonal and influencing skills
Experience using MS Office and databases
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Understanding of, and ability to apply, Blue Cross values
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Experience within corporate fundraising
Experience using CRM databases
Knowledge of the charity sector
Confident and engaging communication style
Creative and innovative approach to identifying opportunities
Strong influencing and persuasion skills
Ability to think strategically and spot growth opportunities
Solution-focused mindset

Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
Free access to GP via MetLife
24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
Health cash plan
Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
Life assurance
20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
Enhanced family friendly policies
Recognition scheme
Annual volunteer days
Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

Corporate Partnerships Officer

Key skills