We're the UK's leading bowel cancer charity. We're determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease, and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have around 95 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we're in a privileged position to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK, and our community needs us now more than ever. We're building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. At Bowel Cancer UK, we are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to a satisfactory basic, standard, or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), depending on the role.
Job Summary
We're looking for an ambitious and energetic Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our small but mighty Partnerships and Philanthropy fundraising team. The team consists of seven fundraisers focusing on securing high-value gifts from companies, trusts, and foundations.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in new business/sales and account management, either within the charity or corporate sectors. We seek someone confident in securing, growing, and managing a diverse fundraising portfolio.
You'll be a proactive self-starter with creative flair, strong attention to detail, and excellent skills in new business development, account management, relationship building, pitching, and writing. Success will be measured through income targets, partnership satisfaction and engagement levels, renewal rates, and contribution to strategic goals.
In this role, you'll work closely with the Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager and the wider corporate partnerships team to drive new business by seeking and securing innovative partnerships with high-value companies. You'll also deliver excellent account management by providing our partners with an inspiring supporter experience. Your portfolio may include Charity-of-the-Year collaborations, nationwide campaign partnerships, multi-year partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, and sponsorship and Cause Related Marketing (CRM) opportunities.
You'll be joining us at the start of an ambitious journey to grow our strategic, high-value partnerships. You'll play a key role in helping our team reach fundraising targets and, ultimately, improve the lives of everyone affected by bowel cancer.