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Permanent

Head of Strategic Partnerships

London
money-bag £68,000 per annum
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3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsRole DescriptionJoin our team as the Head of Strategic PartnershipsLocation: Remote working with some travel relating to donor stewardship and for team meetingsSalary: £68,000 per annum plus benefitsHour: Full time, 37.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentAre you a strategic, creative fundraiser who wants to make a real impact? Do you thrive in entrepreneurial environments where your ideas can shape the future? Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life, regardless of disability or difference? At SeeAbility, we are looking for someone like you to lead our high-value fundraising efforts and help us build a more inclusive society.Your RoleAs Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in driving income growth and building long-term relationships with corporates, major donors, trusts, and foundations. You will lead with vision and deliver with purpose—developing compelling proposals, cultivating partnerships, and inspiring support for our mission. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director of Development and a small, passionate team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. This is your chance to help shape projects from the ground up and see the direct impact of your work.Your ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategy to grow income from corporates, trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and major donors.Corporate Partnerships: Focus on acquiring new corporate partners to build a strong pipeline and increase income.Support Other Fundraising Leads: Assist Trusts and Philanthropy leads in building relationships with funders using research and insight.Relationship Building: Cultivate and steward partnerships to exceed expectations.Collaboration: Work with senior leaders, trustees, and stakeholders to identify and develop strategic fundraising opportunities.Networking: Engage with the CEO and trustees to leverage their networks for partnership growth.Team Contribution: Actively participate in leadership and departmental management to support the overall fundraising strategy.Event Support: Help plan and deliver impactful stewardship and special events.Team Management: Line manage key fundraising staff, ensuring they have the support and resources needed.Performance Tools: Develop KPIs and pipeline tools for effective budgeting and forecasting.Monitoring and Reporting: Track performance indicators, identify risks, and ensure timely corrective actions.Culture Building: Promote creativity, innovation, and high performance within the fundraising team.Cross-Team Support: Contribute to broader fundraising and marketing activities as needed.Database Management: Ensure all fundraising communications and actions are properly recorded.Governance and Compliance: Maintain strong governance and adhere to fundraising regulations and policies.Trend Monitoring: Stay informed on fundraising trends and opportunities.Deputising: Step in for the Director of Development when required.Health and Safety: Support a safe working environment by following health and safety policies.Cross-Department Collaboration: Work effectively with other departments and locations.Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.Please check the Job description for extensive detailsAbout UsRegistered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799! We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible; we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.Please kindly upload a cover letter along with your CV for us to consider your application.Our BenefitsWhy we work for us?Your development and appreciationAnnual excellence awardsLong service awards every 5 years and recognitionDevelopment Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your futureLeadership development academy for the next steps in your careerYour work-life balance33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)Life events: Time off when you need it most2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 yearsBuy or sell annual leave schemeEnhanced Family-Friendly PayPaid Fertility LeaveCarers Leave availableYour money goes further£500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleaguesEligible for Blue Light Card discountsDiscounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activitiesAccess to Tickets for GoodPay reviews and commitment to pay competitive ratesEmployer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your futurePaid DBS and renewalsSeason ticket loansAdvance Pay/Savings scheme using WageStream appYour wellbeing countsCycle to Work schemeLife assurance of 2x annual salaryFree 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and supportFree eye testDiscounted Gym MembershipDedicated in-house Wellbeing Coach for your teamSafer RecruitmentSeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that prospective employees will be subject to DBS Checks, Right to Work, Health Declarations, and References as part of the onboarding process to ensure safety and compliance in accordance with Care Quality Commission requirements. These checks will be carried out and completed prior to offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility''s expense.DiversitySeeAbility is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Welcomes applications from all identities, including those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. In some cases, roles may be exempt under Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) due to genuine occupational requirements.Seniority level: ExecutiveEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Business Development and SalesIndustries: Non-profit Organization ManagementReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at SeeAbility by 2xGet notified about new Head of Partnerships jobs in Leatherhead, England, United KingdomLondon, England, United Kingdom — various recent ..... full job details .....

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