Business Development Manager

Interested in taking the next step in your fundraising career? Stroke Association is looking for an experienced Corporate Partnerships new business fundraiser to join their organisation to generate vital funds from new corporate partnerships. Their mission is to provide specialist support, funding critical research and campaigning to ensure people affected by strokes get the best support to rebuild their lives.

The Business Development Manager will support the growth ambitions of the Corporate Partnership team by shaping the new business and partnership development strategy, and helping to build a sustainable pipeline to drive new partnerships and income. As part of the role, you will be responsible for identifying, approaching and securing new high-value, multi-year corporate partnerships across different commercial sectors, focusing on opportunities with potential value £50k plus per annum. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, such as Research, and Individual Giving, to develop partnership propositions which support teams to deliver on their strategic ambitions.

To be a successful Business Development Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience in securing and building high-value corporate partnerships in the charity sector across a variety of income streams.
• Demonstrable understanding of ‘shared value’ approaches to corporate/ non-profit partnerships and how these may be applied to Stroke Association’s operations.
• Experience of developing existing corporate engagement, with strong ability to create compelling pitches and lead presentations.

Salary: £45,000 to £49,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Remote, with work-related travel
Deadline: 11^th October

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.