Corporate Partnerships Manager. Job in Brecon Move Collective Jobs

Location: Brecon

Salary: Grade 9 £39,152 - £41,771

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Hours: 37 per week

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Interview Date: 30 June 2026

Job Purpose

To develop a structured and co-ordinated approach for the Authority's corporate fundraising and partnership activities which includes the development of grants, fundraising campaigns and partnerships to support the delivery of Dyfodol y Bannau management plan. To maximise the take up of grant and funding opportunities (within ethical guidelines) in support of National Park Authority activity and secure tangible benefits. The role will be integral to the Authority achieving the desired step change in both culture and approach to income diversification.

Main Duties

• To actively research corporate funding and partnerships which the Authority could pursue, with priority being given to the significant opportunities that align with BBNPA and its partners priorities to achieve Y Bannau Missions.
• To develop and implement a plan which delivers on the work of the Corporate Fundraising Strategy and produces an approach to mounting successful income diversification.
• To have responsibility for co-ordinating and mobilising resources with corporate partners and to work with relevant Managers to produce project plans for each opportunity.
• To agree Lead Officer roles with relevant Managers for specific grant applications/funding opportunities.
• As Lead Officer, to secure Projects and Programme Board approval to proceed as necessary, and formal funding applications in time and to ensure that they have been signed off by the relevant managers.
• To keep relevant colleagues and their managers fully appraised of the progress of projects which could affect them.
• If a bid is successful - to hand over the project in full to the relevant manager to deliver including ensuring they are appraised of all reporting requirements.
• Monitor fundraising activity and produce an annual report on progress including all funds raised and those likely to come in.
• To agree and oversee account management relationships including identifying who should lead for which client and ensuring that account plans are prepared and delivered, including organising a programme of contact visits as required as well as any member involvement.
• To maintain and nurture existing partnership relationships and explore funding avenues from corporates such as sponsorships, funding campaigns, employee giving, cause marketing and natural capital investments.
• To develop a system and procedures for recording all grants and funding received, from whatever source, including contact details, and contact history.
• Work closely with Finance, Communications and Senior Managers across the Directorate for Nature Recovery and Climate Change and the Planning and Place Directorate to ensure funding opportunities are coordinated with supporting teams.
• Represent the Authority and operate professionally in accordance with the Authority's core values and behaviour.
• Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as required by the Chief Executive.

Person Specification

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience of corporate fund-raising work and partnerships, delivery of successful grant applications and/or account management.
• An ability to be proactive in developing relationships with funders, partners, and influential decision makers.
• Experience of researching a wide range of potential funding sources.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to reach targets and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, approachable, and solution-focussed.
• Willingness and ability to give creative presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to negotiate and to close a deal.
• Experience of budget management and procurement.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full driving licence.
• Knowledge of relevant Equal Opportunity issues.
• Welsh Language Level 1.

To Apply

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