Corporate Development Manager

The Sick Children's Trust is a warm, values-driven organisation that provides vital 'Homes from Home' supporting thousands of families with seriously ill children in hospital. For over 40 years, The Sick Children's Trust has been giving families a free place to stay, just steps from their child's hospital bed. Their ten 'Homes from Home' across England provide more than a welcoming place to stay - they also give comfort, stability, community and compassion at the most difficult moments in a family's life.

This role sits at the heart of expanding that life-changing reach.

The Role

• Lead the growth of an ambitious and high-performing corporate partnerships programme.
• Develop and deliver a strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of five- and six-figure prospects.
• Create compelling, bespoke proposals, pitches and presentations.
• Confidently deliver senior-level pitches to CSR leads, directors and boards.
• Provide excellent stewardship to high-value partners.
• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising to engage major donors, trustees and influential supporters.
• Spot opportunities to bridge corporate leaders into philanthropic giving.

Collaborate and Innovate

• Work with Operations, Communications and Marketing to build impactful partnership propositions.
• Shape co-branded campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, corporate volunteering and events.
• Act as an ambassador for the charity at external and sector events.

Lead and Develop Others

• Line manage and mentor the Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer (South) and Corporate Officer (North).
• Monitor performance, forecast income, and report against KPIs.
• Use DonorFlex to maintain accurate, high-quality records.

About you

We are looking for someone who brings a proven track record of securing new five and six-figure corporate partnerships, with the ability to craft high-quality proposals, pitch decks and presentations that win major support. You will be confident pitching to senior and influential audiences, and skilled at building strong, strategic relationships across both corporate and philanthropic stakeholders. You'll have experience engaging major donors or senior supporters, combined with the creative thinking needed to shape compelling partnership propositions. Alongside this, you will be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Salary and benefits

The Sick Children's Trust offers a generous package including:

• £46,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Wellbeing support (EAP, eyecare, flu jab, life assurance)
• Additional benefits post-probation (bonus day off, enhanced pension, PHI, Medicash, Digicare+, travel loan)

Interested in this incredible role? For the full job pack and details on how to apply, please share your CV with Kevin who will be in touch with further information. First stage interviews: W/C Monday 9th March.

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