At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising strategy and build partnerships to tackle the climate crisis.
- Company: Join C40, a global network of cities fighting climate change.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days off, flexible working, and comprehensive health support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in fundraising and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 77795 - 77795 £ per year.
Position Overview
- Department: Governance & Executive Engagement
- Reporting to: Director of the Executive Office
- Location: London (UK)
- Salary: Grade 2, GBP £77,795 gross per annum
- Term: Indefinite
Background
C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayor‑led cities working to address the climate crisis with science‑based, people‑focused policies.
Department Overview
The Fundraising team coordinates C40’s fundraising strategy, stewardship of funders, identification of new opportunities, and support for all departments in attracting funding.
Position Description
The Head of Strategic Partnerships reports to the Director of the Executive Office and acts as a close advisor to senior leadership in designing and implementing C40’s fundraising strategy. The role oversees the fundraising team, promotes collaboration, and balances multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design of C40’s overarching fundraising strategy, short‑term and long‑term.
- Oversee delivery of the strategy across the organisation with the Director of the Executive Office.
- Oversee the annual and monthly work plan of the fundraising team, ensuring clarity of deliverables, deadlines, roles and responsibilities.
- Develop strategy and delivery plan for event sponsorships.
- Review and co‑deliver collaboration infrastructure between the fundraising team and the Government Programmes & Partnerships team.
- Join regular programme calls to cultivate knowledge of resourcing needs and partners; connect and align partners internally and externally.
- Join internal boards and working groups to identify priorities and ensure fundraising resources are allocated accordingly.
- Lead fundraising efforts on priorities approved by Management Team within the Fundraising strategy and through strategic projects, in partnership with relevant programme teams.
- Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with existing and prospective funders.
- Attend local and global events to further relationships.
- Strengthen and maintain the C40 funder database in Salesforce.
- Support internal communications around fundraising, building a culture of philanthropy.
- Provide line management of 1–2 team members.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate for the grade.
Person Specification
- Fundraising experience required.
- Work experience in a global context.
- Experience developing funding and sponsorship packages and materials.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (English).
- Experience using and managing a CRM database.
- Experience conducting robust due diligence on prospective funders.
- Experience managing programme and work plans with strong analytical, organisational and planning skills.
- Strong technical and problem‑solving capabilities with a delivery‑oriented approach.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, especially with senior executives.
- Proven track record of collaborating effectively with large internal and external stakeholder teams.
- Line management experience essential.
- Experience in climate, environment or sustainability preferred.
Other Requirements
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Moderate travel will be required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 35 days annually, including all national holidays.
- Company shutdown weeks: two non‑contractual shutdown weeks each year.
- Parental Leave: up to 52 weeks, first 16 weeks paid at 100% salary; remainder unpaid.
- Flexible working arrangements supported to enhance work‑life balance.
- Time off in lieu (TOIL) for excessive hours or travel.
- Sick leave entitlement increases after probation.
- Employee training and development available after probation.
- Employee assistance programme (EAP) for confidential support.
- Pension scheme for eligible locations.
- Private health insurance where public health care not available.
Diversity & Equal Opportunity
C40 is committed to supporting equity and diversity, ensuring an inclusive work environment. C40 is an equal opportunities employer.
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