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The eoa exists to grow and strengthen employee ownership as a force for powering fairer livelihoods, stronger businesses, and a more resilient economy. With 800+ member businesses and a community of thousands of employee owners, we are the national voice for employee ownership in the UK.
Our refreshed strategy is focused on accelerating impact through people powered growth. We’re here to make employee ownership a mainstream business model choice—by expanding the sector, setting the standard for excellence, and building a connected, values-led ecosystem. We do this through sharp insight, high-impact advocacy, and a thriving member experience.
For founders and business owners exploring employee ownership, or for leaders and managers building Great EO businesses, the eoa offers tools, knowledge, experience and connection. We facilitate powerful peer learning, codify what works, and champion the stories that inspire others to choose EO.
Together with our members, we’re creating the conditions for employee ownership to thrive—seizing the political, cultural, and digital opportunities ahead. and this is where you come in.
As Director of Partnerships and Growth, you’ll be the driving force behind the eoa’s external influence and reach. you’ll lead our advocacy and external affairs strategy, build meaningful partnerships, and deliver powerful events programmes that accelerate adoption of Great EO. You’ll also shape the narrative—ensuring our insights, policy recommendations and thought leadership land with impact.
This is a high-profile, senior leadership role at a pivotal time for the EO community. It calls for someone with a track record in advocacy or external affairs, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead high-performing teams. It also needs a big-picture thinker - someone who can champion EO, influence change, and help us build a more inclusive, resilient economy.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow an economy that puts people at the heart of business, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Details
At the heart of this Director of Growth & Advocacy role is the opportunity to shape the external environment for employee ownership, champion the voice of our members, and lead high-impact strategies that grow both our reach and the sector itself.
You’ll lead on policy, advocacy, external affairs and events—crafting compelling narratives, building powerful partnerships, and delivering programmes that drive commercial sustainability and sector-wide change.
From shaping relationships with key stakeholders and securing strategic sponsorships, to overseeing the delivery of thought leadership, content, and events, you’ll ensure that the eoa is not just part of the national conversation—but leading it.
Your ability to influence, convene, and inspire will be critical to removing barriers to employee ownership and unlocking the potential of our £1.7m organisation to deliver even greater impact.
Join us on this exciting journey where your leadership will shape policy, grow influence, and contribute to our mission of unlocking the potential of people, businesses, and the economy through employee ownership.
This role is remote, however regular travel to our HQ in Brough and across the UK is expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead external affairs, collaborating with stakeholders to shape policy, advocacy and best practice that removes barriers and expands EO.
- Establish relationships and secure commercial partnerships and sponsorships, generating revenue to support advocacy, events, and sector growth initiatives.
- Engage key stakeholders to co-produce content that positively influence EO practice and policy and amplify the eoa’s voice in public affairs.
- Oversee delivery of an effective content strategy that delivers our commercial objectives and positions the eoa as the leading EO authority.
- Oversee events programmes, ensuring they drive knowledge-sharing, sector development, and commercial sustainability.
- Represent the eoa at industry forums, policy roundtables, and public affairs events, championing the employee ownership model.
- Collaborate with the Director of Membership & Operations to align advocacy efforts with member needs and engagement.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering innovation and delivering measurable impact across advocacy, policy, event activities.
Success in this role
Success in this role means having a positive impact on the growth rate, influence and adoption of great EO across the employee ownership sector. Strengthening and expanding stakeholder relationships, driving advocacy impact and securing commercial sustainability through a diverse mix of sponsorships, partnerships will also be indicators of success.
Key outcomes for the role
- Growth of the employee ownership sector. Measured by increased number of EO businesses, heightened sector awareness
- Strengthened corporate engagement. Measured by growth in strategic partnerships, corporate and government engagement
- Strong Commercial Sustainability. Measured by increased sponsorship revenue, secured long-term commercial partnerships
- Increased policy influence. Measured by policy recommendations adopted, increased government engagement
- Enhanced sector insight and intelligence. Measured by utilisation of high-quality data and insights for regular sector related content outputs.
- Development and adoption of best practice. Measured by creation, adoption and promotion of best practice across the EO network.
- Successful events programmes. Measured by iIncreased participation, sponsorship growth, positive feedback.
About you
- Proven expertise in advocacy, public affairs, or policy leadership, ideally within a business, trade body, or membership association.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing government, media, and corporate partners.
- Demonstrated ability to drive sectoral or policy change, leading successful advocacy initiatives.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in sponsorship acquisition, revenue generation, and developing financially sustainable initiatives.
- Exceptional strategic communication and storytelling skills, able to engage and mobilise diverse audiences.
- Experience in event programme development, ensuring high engagement and sector impact.
- Passion for employee ownership and economic models that promote shared prosperity.
- Innovative, creative, and proactive in problem-solving and strategy execution.
- A confident and transparent leader who fosters collaboration and inclusivity through teamwork.
- Self-aware with emotional intelligence, resilience, and integrity.
Role Summary
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Remote, with regular travel to eoa offices and national events
- Salary & Benefits: £65,000 p/a + 7% Pensions. 30 Days leave + Bank Holidays.
- Reports to: CEO
- Management: TBC
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
We exist to grow and strengthen employee ownership as a force for powering fairer livelihoods, stronger businesses, and a more resilient economy.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning Fundraising Team at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will join our recently established Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team to help us develop and nurture a range of corporate and philanthropic relationships. Together, we will significantly increase our income in support of the world leading research, treatment, and care that takes place across our hospitals in areas such as: childhood cancer, rare diseases, neonatal and maternal health, children and young people’s mental health, and critical care.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will be responsible for account managing a portfolio of new and existing corporate accounts to deliver a sustainable income growth year on year. In addition, they will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to support the day-to-day management of high value strategic partnerships and the delivery of business development activities. They will also contribute to the wider strategic aims of the P&P team to significantly grow both philanthropic and corporate partnership income and impact over the next three years.
The ideal candidate will have strong corporate account management and communication skills (both verbally and in writing) ideally gained within a fundraising or sales/business development environment. They will be a self-starter with an appetite to make unsolicited approaches to businesses and individuals, along with the ability to develop and grow lasting relationships with corporate partners. They will have strong time management skills, a motivation to work towards and achieve targets, and an appreciation of working for the NHS.
What we offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
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Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Free flu jabs
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Cycle to work scheme
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Charity events throughout the year
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Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
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Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for return of applications is 18 May 2025.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award-winning fundraising team, to join us in an exciting new role of Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser.
At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home.
This role requires someone with experience in legacy or in-memory fundraising, excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. You will be able to connect meaningfully with supporters, manage multiple campaigns, and drive forward our strategy for growth and supporter engagement. You will be an ambitious, experienced, target driven relationship fundraiser, who is passionate and well-equipped to join our fast-paced team.
To be successful in this role you will:
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Have previous experience in relationship management and income generation - ideally within a legacy and/or in memory setting, and able to lead and inspire our supporters in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity
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Be self-motivated, independent and target-driven
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Possess a natural confidence in talking to people and encouraging their support
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Have excellent communication and relationship building skills - be friendly, compassionate, inspiring and engaging
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Have experience of producing compelling supporter creative and fundraising messages
What we offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
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Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Free flu jabs
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Cycle to work scheme
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Charity events throughout the year
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Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
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Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for return of applications is 30th April 2025. Interviews will be held on 7th May.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
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IPSEA is the leading charity in the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. We also provide training on the SEND legal framework, and we influence policy at both a local and national level.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to join our small, ambitious fundraising team. IPSEA has a proven track record of successfully securing grants, and this is a new role designed to help strengthen and grow IPSEA’s income from charitable Trusts and Foundations. You will be responsible for researching new funding opportunities, preparing and submitting tailored applications and reports, and managing relationships with existing funders through thoughtful and timely stewardship. You will also support the early development of strategies in major gifts and wider philanthropy.
This role is an opportunity to play a key role in our future fundraising strategy and help secure long-term financial sustainability for our services.
You will work remotely, with occasional travel required for essential meetings approximately 4-5 times per year.
If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND and would like to use your fundraising skills at IPSEA, we would love to hear from you.
To apply
- Download our ‘Trusts and Philanthropy Officer Recruitment Pack’
- Visit our website to download an application form
- Submit your completed application form via our website
Please note that we do not accept CVs as applications.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 12 May 2025
First-round interviews: 21 or 22 May in central Birmingham
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.