The Academy

Engineering is at the cutting edge: from robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, to mobile phones, medical technology, advanced sports equipment and driverless cars, engineering is shaping the future all around us.

The Academy brings together the most successful and talented engineers from across the profession to advance excellence in engineering for the benefit of society, not just nationally but globally.

The opportunity

The Development Team is expanding. You will play an influential, essential role in shaping and delivering a 50th anniversary campaign, as well as realising the Academy's goal of building a better world through engineering.

The role

We are looking for a Head of Corporate Partnerships who will lead the development and delivery of a corporate partnerships strategy, as well as lead a successful team and build relationships with the Academy's most senior stakeholders.

You will be responsible for high value corporate partnerships and cultivation strategies. You will lead the growth of the Academy's substantial corporate portfolio by managing existing accounts and building new relationships with potential multi-year, six-figure outcomes. You will be an ambassador for the Academy by attending and presenting at a range of high-profile events.

You will be an experienced senior corporate partnerships fundraiser with a record of building high-value funding relationships through sponsorship and corporate gifts. You will be a strategic team leader with experience of pitching and presenting at the very highest level.

The best person for this role will be highly professional, creative and tenacious in their drive to succeed.

Process to apply

Visit the dedicated recruitment site to learn more about the campaign and this role, read the welcome letter and understand why the Royal Academy of Engineering is an amazing place to work.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is partnering with Prospectus to support these appointments. For an informal and confidential discussion about any position please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.