In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for winning and retaining corporate partners while delivering community fundraising activities. Leading a dedicated team of c.60 (three direct reports) and income of c.£26M, you will drive class-leading income generation and raise awareness of BHF’s mission to support life-saving research and promote a world free from the fear of heart and related diseases.
Collaborating across the Marketing, Fundraising, and Engagement (MFE) Directorate, you will plan and deliver integrated brand and fundraising activities aimed at achieving double-digit income growth. Your role will involve developing and implementing the Corporate Partnerships and Community Fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on growing corporate partnerships. You will drive change and transformation to achieve growth targets by creating a driven, entrepreneurial spirit and proactive culture across the teams.
You will play a crucial part in fostering a culture of collaboration and integration, working closely with Directors across the department to achieve shared goals and contribute to the overall success of the Marketing & Fundraising Directorate.
About the role
As Director of Corporate Partnerships and Community Fundraising, you will:
- Set and deliver the Corporate Partnerships growth strategy to delivery double-digit profitable income growth over the next 3-5 years
- Set and deliver the Community Fundraising strategy to drive year-on-year profitable income growth
- Ensure Community Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships work together to maximise income and fundraising/supporter experience
- Be accountable to the Chief Marketing & Fundraising Officer for directly delivering multi-million pound income budgets
- Raise the profile of Corporate Partnerships and Community Fundraising both internally and externally
About you
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven success in Corporate Partnerships and/or Community Fundraising at a senior level and at scale
- Demonstrable experience of leading change, transformation and driving growth
- Substantial experience of designing and implementing successful fundraising growth strategies
- Collaboration and integration – evidence of the ability to develop and deliver successful national/local campaigns as integrated brand/fundraising moments
- An inspirational senior leader and team player with ability to engage and motivate staff and volunteers
- Excellent communication skills at all levels – from Board to fundraising executive – with the ability to build strong, effective relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance and dental health cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employer pension contribution starting at 5% and increasing to a maximum of 10%
- Enhanced maternity leave and pay (for those eligible for SMP, 12 x weeks at full pay)
- Life assurance (4 x salary)
