Partnership Development Executive

Partnership Development Executive.

Salary: c£32,333 per annum inclusive of Inner London Allowance of £3,333 per annum. If based outside of London, you will not be entitled to the Inner London Allowance.

Location: London. We are also open to flexible working, if you are interested in this role, please get in touch.

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term Contract -12 months - 35 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help. 

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. 

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. 

Why Action for Children? 

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

A bit about the role 

With a passion for new business and exceptional relationship-building skills, you will be joining our successful Corporate Partnerships Team. This exciting role will be focused on securing new national corporate partnerships with some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile brands.

The successful candidate will be developing and nurturing relationships with organisations that will result in long-term, high-value partnerships that raise both income and brand visibility for Action for Children.

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

• Contribute to the Partnership Development Team pipeline by identifying potential partnerships, undertaking research and qualification of opportunities.
• Contribute to the Corporate Partnership Team target by conducting the full sales cycle concerning prospect approaches, from identification and initial approach to ask and close.
• Create top-quality proposals and pitches tailored to the opportunity.
• Develop excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach and drive positive outcomes for Partnership Development.
• Support the Partnership Development Team's strategic focus by undertaking research projects.
• Manage the Corporate Team Inbox, responding to incoming partnerships requests or filtering to the most relevant team member in a timely manner.
• Support pipeline tracking by ensuring the database (Raisers Edge) is kept updated with prospect conversations and asks.

Let's talk about you as a Partnership Development Executive

• Entry level experience working within fundraising, marketing, sales, or a new business environment at a charity or in the commercial sector.
• Experience of researching, identifying, and communicating with prospects.
• Experience of working collaboratively within an organisation.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and creative attitude with a passion for new business.
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills and ability to engage with individuals at all levels of seniority in businesses to influence outcomes.
• Ability to build a rapport, motivate, and inspire commitment to the charity and the cause.
• Passionate about working in the charity sector and committed to the core values of Action for Children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that can be tailored to the needs of individuals and groups.
• Computer literate including knowledge of MS Office packages, internet research and databases.
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel the UK when necessary.

Good to know.

Application Process

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.

Don't meet every single requirement?

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

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Closing Date: Friday 12th July 2024.

First Round Interviews will be week commencing Monday 15^th July 2024.