37.5 Hours
If you're a natural relationship-builder who loves creating opportunities and turning conversations into meaningful partnerships, this could be the role for you.
As our Corporate Partnerships Acquisition Fundraiser, you will take ownership of identifying, developing and securing new business support for Bluebell Wood. Bringing your own ideas, creativity and drive, you will build authentic relationships that generate sustainable income and make a lasting difference for children and families.
What you will do
This is a snapshot of the role, not an exhaustive list. Please download the full job description and person specification for more detail.
- Identify, develop and secure new corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year relationships, building a strong pipeline from prospecting through to conversion.
- Secure sponsorship and match-funding opportunities, while working with the Corporate Fundraising Lead to identify and cultivate Major Donor and Philanthropy prospects within corporate networks.
- Represent Bluebell Wood at meetings, presentations and networking events, building strong stakeholder relationships and acting as an ambassador for the hospice.
- Work collaboratively with Community, Events and Individual Giving teams to maximise opportunities and create joined-up supporter journeys.
- Contribute to the corporate fundraising plan and maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline information.
- Review outcomes, identify learning and bring forward innovative ideas to strengthen corporate acquisition activity.
What you will need
We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded relationship-builder who can identify opportunities, build trusted business relationships and convert them into meaningful support. You'll be confident managing multiple prospects, working towards targets and representing Bluebell Wood with professionalism and credibility.
You'll bring experience in income generation, sales, account management or business-to-business engagement, alongside strong networking, negotiation and presentation skills. Organised, adaptable and creative, you'll be able to develop compelling proposals, manage priorities effectively and maintain high standards of data stewardship and compliance. We want you to bring your authentic self, be a collaborative team player and work purposefully with colleagues across the Income Generation team to achieve positive outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when presenting.
- Strong organisational and planning abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple corporate prospects and accounts.
- Basic numeracy and financial awareness for managing income and forecasting.
- Effective experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with businesses, networks or corporate partners.
- A strategic approach gained in income generation, sales, account management or business-to-business engagement.
- Proven experience of working proactively towards targets, KPIs or income objectives.
- Experience delivering impactful presentations or representing an organisation externally.
- Strong networking, relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Ability to think quickly and creatively to produce engaging, tailored proposals and pitches.
- Ability to generate innovative ideas that attract and retain corporate support.
- Proactive and adaptable use of initiative to plan, deliver and manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
- Understanding of GDPR and responsible data handling.
- A full, valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Proof of your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
What else you need to know
Completion of a health assessment relevant to the role.
All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Why join Bluebell Wood
At Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, we're committed to ensuring every baby, child and young person with a life-limiting condition can access specialist palliative care whenever and wherever they need it. Supporting families across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire, we provide a wide range of expert services tailored to each family's needs, including respite care, symptom management, counselling, therapies, home visits and end-of-life support. Delivering this vital care costs around £6.7 million each year, yet only around 17% of our income comes from government funding, meaning we rely heavily on fundraising, donations and community support. That's why every role at Bluebell Wood matters.
We know great work happens when people feel supported, valued and able to thrive — so here’s what you can look forward to:
Time off
33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, plus the option to buy and sell leave.
Employee assistance programme, including mental health support and out-of-hours GP access.
Pay and pension
5% matched pension scheme and enhanced night shift pay.
Family friendly
Enhanced Bluebell Wood family leave pay, including maternity and paternity pay.
Development
Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
Everyday extras
Free parking, subsidised lunch, free tea and coffee, cycle to work scheme, NHS Blue Light Card eligibility and access to our rewards portal.
If you’d like an informal chat about the role, please contact Kelly Dungworth – Corporate Fundraising Lead on 01909 393 233 or by email at kelly.dungworth@bluebellwood.org
Interview date Thursday 19th November 2026
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we support. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including people of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, religions or beliefs, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible and inclusive. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will do what we reasonably can to support you.
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Corporate Partnerships Acquisition Fundraiser - Closing date 9th November 2026 employer: Bluebell Wood
At Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a compassionate and purpose-driven employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. As a Marketing & Digital Officer, you'll join a supportive team that values creativity and innovation, offering generous benefits such as 33 days of holiday, professional development opportunities, and a family-friendly work culture. Located in South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire, and North Lincolnshire, you'll have the chance to engage with local communities while contributing to vital palliative care services.
