Corporate Partnerships Officer

Blue Cross UK

Corporate Partnerships Officer managing corporate accounts for Blue Cross's Fundraising team. Building relationships, securing income and developing opportunities in the charity sector.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £28,996 - £33,716 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing corporate partnerships and accounts, with a strong focus on relationship building, new business development, and compliance with fundraising regulations. Proficient in communication, research, and organizational skills to effectively support partnership activities and financial processes.

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Corporate Partnership ManagementNew Business DevelopmentRelationship BuildingResearch and Prospecting SkillsCRM Database Experience

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Hard Skills

Corporate FundraisingProposal DevelopmentFinancial ProcessesIncome CodingPurchase Orders

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organisational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsSolution-Focused Mindset

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeDatabasesCRM Software

Industry Keywords

Charity SectorFundraising RegulationsPartnership ActivityDue DiligenceEngagement Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Experience within corporate fundraising (Desirable)
Experience using CRM databases (Desirable)
Knowledge of the charity sector (Desirable)
Confident and engaging communication style (Desirable)
Creative and innovative approach to identifying opportunities (Desirable)
Strong influencing and persuasion skills (Desirable)
Ability to think strategically and spot growth opportunities (Desirable)
Solution-focused mindset (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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