Interim Head of Corporate Partnerships

Charity People is delighted to have partnered with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), to help find a brilliant interim Head of Corporate Partnerships, for a minimum 6-month, fixed term contract.

As the fundraising department moves into a crucial new phase at ZSL, this interim role will be key to the continued growth seen within the corporate partnerships team over the past year. This role will work closely with the Director of Development and other internal key stakeholders to build new strategic and high-value partnerships, enhancing ZSL's ability to achieve its mission and deliver against their ambitions for the future.

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international conservation charity, driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and every role, every person in every corner of ZSL has one thing in common - we are all conservationists, and passionate about restoring wildlife.

Location: This post is a blended role for office and home working; some travel to Zoo sites will be required

Salary: £60,900 pro-rata FTE

Annual leave: 25 days annual leave

Fantastic benefits programme including

The Role

This is a key strategic role providing interim leadership to the Corporate Partnerships team, focused on driving innovation and growth, whilst aligning efforts with long-term organisational goals of ZSL. The postholder will spearhead the development of new, high-value business opportunities that reflect commercial priorities and elevate the profile and awareness of the crucial work of ZSL across the globe, and at London and Whipsnade Zoos.

The role will foster collaboration across internal teams to strengthen partnership opportunities, while ensuring exceptional account management to key partners, as well as responsibility of the Corporate Membership programme to guarantee a high-value experience for all members.

You will maintain strong financial oversight by tracking budgets and performance metrics, and support team success by cultivating a collaborative environment and offering guidance for professional growth to the wider team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:

• Proven success in developing and securing New Business Corporate Partnerships
• Strategic planning and implementation of partnership models and ideas
• Strong leadership qualities, with emphasis on coaching and professional development of others
• Exceptional understanding of what makes brilliant account management
• A natural collaborative approach with others beyond immediate teams, including senior stakeholders (internal and external)
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and report on financial performance

If this sounds like your next interim role, please contact [email protected] today with an updated CV; we would love to hear about your experience and share more details about this fantastic opportunity and how to formally apply.

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