Our client, a mental health charity are building on their existing networking and partnerships. They are looking for a competent and confident Corporate Partnerships Manager to manage existing relationships with companies and develop new ones.

Corporate Relationship Manager
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) or Part Time (minimum of 22.5 hours, with a requirement for flexible working).
Flexible working options available
Salary Scale: NJC scale 15 - 28, £24,432 - £33,453 depending on skills and experience, (Pro rata if applicable)
Contract: Open ended
Holiday: 28 days per annum (Pro rata if applicable)
Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme in place
Probationary Period: 6 months
Accountable to: Development Manager
Base: Oxford with some home working. Frequent travel within Oxfordshire will be required. Some national travel.

General Background

One in four people are diagnosed with a mental health problem every year. This charity is here to make sure everyone in Oxfordshire has somewhere to turn for advice and support. They support 30,000 people of all ages every year; providing services including transitional housing, support groups, an information line and a safe place for people to go in a crisis. They employ over 220 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county. They won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.

They want you to tell them how you will use your skills and experience to generate income for their vital services.

Purpose of the role

You will proactively identify and pitch to companies in Oxfordshire and Berkshire to set up long term corporate partnerships as well as annual Charity of the Year support. Identifying sponsorship opportunities for other income generating events will also be part of your remit. You will work closely with the rest of the Fundraising Team, Workplace Wellbeing Business Development Manager, Volunteering Team and Wellbeing Locality Teams. Responsibilities include:

• Provide excellent account management and stakeholder engagement and seek opportunities to develop the partnerships including further donations and sharing of knowledge and skills
• Responsible for managing and developing relationships with corporate supporters. Ensure those supporting the charity have a consistent point of contact and are fully supported while managing expectations regarding the level of support and endorsement they can provide
• Generate new business by researching, prospecting, pitching and application writing
• Represent the charity at networking events, meetings, forums and other events
• Secure sponsorship for their sporting and challenge events to enable a higher RIO on their investments
• Develop and design fundraising materials. Ensure consistency of Fundraising Standards and the charity's Brand in all literature
• Ensure that confidential data is managed in line with GDPR and within relevant organisational policies and procedures
• Ensure accurate financial recording, budgeting, reforecasting and reporting requirements
• Utilise their new Customer Relationship Management system for all stages of the supporter journey
• Keep abreast of the latest fundraising trends, regulations and opportunities
• Work collaboratively with all departments of the charity and other organisations where appropriate
• Undertake all work within required deadlines, re-prioritising workload as necessary
• Champion social inclusion, equality and diversity and to the values and ethos of the charity
• Some evening and weekend work will be required

This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. It is their aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, they reserve the right to change this job description.

Person Specification/Selection Criteria:

Please include what experience you have, including transferable skills and relevant voluntary work.

a) Ability to act as an effective representative for the organisation and communicate with a wide range of people

b) Two years’ experience in fundraising or similar roles involving relationship building & influencing

c) Experience of delivering income generation against targets

d) Excellent communication skills; verbal and written with an ability to present an appropriate and persuasive case for support

e) Experience of setting up new initiatives with excellent results

f) Strong relationship building skills including networking, rapport building, understanding and tailoring your approach to different audiences

g) IT skills, including use of Microsoft 365 suite and CRM systems

h) Ability to work independently seeking advice and support when appropriate

Desirable

i) Qualifications and training in relevant fundraising streams

j) Current valid Driving Licence and use of car for work purposes

k) Personal contacts and connections in the Oxfordshire community and/or with potential supporters

l) Knowledge & understanding of mental health issues

The following are required of all roles within the charity. However, you do not need to address these in your application:

• Genuine interest in and commitment to their work and client group
• Strong commitment to equality and diversity
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements
• Willingness and ability to work hours outside of normal office hours on occasion

Closing date: They will be reviewing applications as they come so encourage you to apply early.

To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.

The charity welcomes applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

No agencies please.