At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships with corporate partners and drive fundraising initiatives for children's heart surgery.
- Company: Join Children's Heart Surgery Fund, a vital charity making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by supporting children with congenital heart disease through innovative partnerships.
- Qualifications: Strong relationship-building skills and experience in fundraising or business development.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Salary: £35,000 + pension and benefit package
Responsible to: CEO
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours a week
Location: Office location, with regional travel and hybrid working arrangement
About Children's Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF)
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) empowers the lives of everyone born with congenital heart disease in our region. We do this through the delivery of our holistic family support service and by providing vital resources to the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and region.
For over 35 years, CHSF has funded vital equipment for use in the assessment, support and treatment of children and adults with congenital heart disease, alongside parent accommodation and some medical roles - all beyond the remit of the NHS. In 2020, the Family Support service started helping patients and families from across the region with bespoke wellbeing, financial and practical support and this area of our work has grown from strength to strength supporting over 500 beneficiaries each year.
Our charity is a crucial partner for the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, a specialist cardiac centre for all of Yorkshire, the Humber, North and North East Lincolnshire, and North Derbyshire (a population of over 5.7 million).
Job Summary
Our Fundraising and Marketing team are the driving force behind our charity. We are 100% self‑funded, and we successfully manage a diverse range of income streams to ensure we can deliver our help and support each year. Children’s Heart Surgery Fund are proud of our Corporate Partnerships, we invest in relationships to maximise opportunities for businesses to fundraise for us and get involved in our activities and events. We are looking for an exceptional person who is a natural relationship builder to join CHSF as one of two full‑time Corporate Partnership Managers. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for securing new business and seeing these partnerships through to co‑deliver meaningful income generating projects that are enjoyable for teams as well as valuable for us.
Key Responsibilities
- New Business
- Lead on building a pipeline of new and prospective corporate partners
- Through research and information gathering, identify and follow‑up key opportunities for development across the region
- Attend networking events throughout the region, such as breakfast network meetings, Chamber of Commerce and Connect Yorkshire events
- Complete grant applications to Corporate Foundations
- Keep up to date with Business Development across the region and corporate social responsibility trends and new opportunities
- Partnership Management
- Steward existing partners through CHSF supporter journey via a range of creative and tailored touchpoints, building trusting relationships
- Develop bespoke opportunities and fresh ideas to motivate partners to fundraise and get involved with CHSF
- Seek out opportunities to extend partnerships into a multi‑year offer
- Provide partners with relevant updates on Children’s Heart Surgery Fund including newsletters, Impact Reports and events.
- Liaise with CEO and Fundraising Team on aspects of partnership management
- Thank partners for their support via letter, certificate and in person
- Celebrate partnership successes through social media posts and CHSF newsletters
- Maintain accurate records on Beacon CRM and complete monthly performance reports
- Seek feedback from partners and at the conclusion of the partnership.
- General
- Manage the Corporate Partnership budget
- Work collaboratively with the Fundraising and Marketing Team to share best practice, tools and learning
- Join in and contribute to team meetings, professional development opportunities and away days
- Prepare for an annual appraisal and contribute to your individual objective setting and agreeing annual KPIs
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and an additional day off for birthdays
- Company pension scheme
- Death in Service after successful completion of 12 months’ service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Blue Light Card, charity worker discounts etc.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all parts of the community.
Corporate Partnerships Manager employer: Children's Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF)
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering the lives of those affected by congenital heart disease. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, CHSF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a company pension scheme. Located in a vibrant region with opportunities for regional travel and hybrid working, CHSF fosters meaningful partnerships that not only enhance professional development but also contribute significantly to the community.
Contact Details:
Children's Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) Recruitment Team
