Head of Corporate Partnerships

We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser and team leader who is passionate about the environment and trees to join us as Head of Corporate Partnerships.

Leading the corporate fundraising team and building your own portfolio of companies giving six and seven figures annually, you will build and scale corporate income to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. Come get your hands dirty on planting days and join us!

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation. Trees for Cities is the only national charity that improves people's lives by planting trees in cities. In a world facing unprecedented threats from climate change, loss of biodiversity and disconnection from nature, our work has never been more urgent or important. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of Corporate Partnerships will lead our corporate partnerships team to achieve ambitious income (£2.5m in 2024-25 financial year) and strategic value targets for the organisation to deliver our goal to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. This role will identify, build and manage high-value corporate partnerships (£100,000+ with focus on those with potential for higher funding levels). This role is responsible for developing and delivering the annual Corporate Partnerships Business Plan and contributing to the next organisational strategy from 2025.

There is significant scope to explore new ideas and opportunities that will benefit the programme. This role will build on the historic income growth and strong portfolio of partners by developing, piloting and scaling new funding offerings and engagement opportunities. With a new, ambitious strategy in development and keen team, this role will shape the corporate partnerships function to continuing driving organisational growth.

With a high level of corporate interest and a competitive sector for fundraising, you will be skilled at prioritising potential funders and opportunities. Your passion for the environment and urban communities will bring their energy and enthusiasm to compelling funder communications. Your organisation skills will enable you to manage and deliver funder requirements in line with accounting, fundraising and legal best practice.

This role will work closely with the Fundraising Director to maximise corporate partnerships and align with fundraising across income streams.

This role sits within the Fundraising Department and will lead the corporate partnerships team r to deliver a high-quality corporate fundraising programme.

The Fundraising team have delivered consistent, significant income growth this strategic period – and more is needed to address the increasing need for urban trees. We now look forward to our next strategy in 2025 for even more ambitious plans – join us!

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification with the subject heading ‘Head of Corporate Partnerships’.

The deadline to apply is: 15 July (5pm BST)

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within one week after the deadline. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.

Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. 

Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. 

Registered Charity No: 1032154.