Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead

This organisation are a respected and well-established charity operating in the emergency medical sector, delivering advanced pre-hospital care across a wide geographical region in Central England. With a history spanning over three decades, the organisation plays a critical role in responding to major incidents, serious trauma, and life-threatening emergencies. This organisation are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and putting patients at the heart of everything they do.

Job Purpose:

Reporting into the Head of Fundraising, The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead plays a pivotal role in driving income growth through the development and delivery of strategic partnerships with corporates and major donors. This senior position will lead on securing significant gifts (five- and six-figure) and managing key high-value relationships that directly support the organisation's lifesaving mission.

As a senior member of the fundraising team, you will bring creativity, professionalism, and a proactive approach to donor engagement. You will also provide leadership, mentorship, and expertise to colleagues, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team culture.

• Lead and grow corporate and major donor income streams.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and tailored donor journeys.
• Build and manage long-term relationships with senior stakeholders, corporates, and HNWIs.
• Prepare impactful proposals, presentations, and stewardship plans.
• Support and motivate team members and contribute to cross-team collaboration.
• Set and manage budgets, KPIs, and CRM data reporting.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and events as required.
• Line management experience, responsible for a team of 4.

• Educated to Further/Higher Education level or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in major donor and/or corporate fundraising.
• Proven ability to secure high-value gifts and develop strategic partnerships.
• Experience in budget management and working at a strategic level.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Organised, target-driven, and solutions-focused.
• Confident using CRM databases and MS Office.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends.

• Fundraising qualification (e.g. IoF Diploma).
• Experience in healthcare or emergency services charity.
• Familiarity with Access CRM.
• Existing corporate/HNWI networks in the region.
• Understanding of marketing/communications.

What they offer

• A collaborative and creative work environment.
• Salary £45-50k.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Flexible working (e.g. be willing to travel to the Charity Headquarters 2-3 days per week and then the other 2-3 days would be a combination of WFH and travelling out and about across the patch for meetings etc).