Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer
We have a fantastic role with the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join the team and make life better for cats?
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 21 hours per week over 3 days Monday to Friday, specific days can be discussed at interview
Salary: Up to £22,539.57 per annum (pro rata of £37,565.95)
Contract: Permanent
Responsibilities of the Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer:
- The successful candidate will lead the development of new, long-term corporate partnerships, supporting the implementation of the corporate partnerships fundraising plan and increasing sustainable net income.
- The Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer will be pivotal in driving new income for the charity, working as one with teams across the charity to identify new opportunities for potential corporate funding support.
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
- The role sits within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
- The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers
- There is currently a team of one full time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer and a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team
- You will be managed by the Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, and you will work alongside another Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to achieve a joint team target
What they are looking for in a Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer:
- Significant corporate partnership fundraising experience generating new business within a charity setting
- Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with supporters/ clients/colleagues
- Experience of presenting business proposals in person and via conference call
- Experience of managing commercial participators agreements, negotiating updates and changes where necessary
- Excellent networking skills
- Familiar with the CIOF codes of practice relating to corporate partnership fundraising
What’s on offer:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
- and much more
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 15th March 2026
Virtual interview date: From 24th March 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Let the team know if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
There is a bias-free application process in a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of the online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
The charity believes being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where they welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if they’re to help more cats. The charity’s ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals their commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone applications are encouraged from talented people across all communities.
The charity is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with them from harm. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
