Corporate Partnerships Lead

Could you use your skills to help save lives across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and the East of England? Do you enjoy building strong, lasting partnerships that deliver real impact?

Our client, a pre-hospital emergency care Air Ambulance, is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Lead to drive the growth of their corporate fundraising programme and unlock exciting new opportunities for support. In this key role, you will lead on securing new corporate partnerships while also stewarding and growing existing relationships to maximise their long-term value. From developing tailored proposals to delivering engaging partnership experiences, you’ll play a vital part in generating income and raising awareness for this charity's life-saving work.

This role would suit someone with proven experience in corporate fundraising or partnership management who is confident working independently, enjoys building relationships, and is motivated by achieving meaningful results. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team within an organisation that’s ambitious, collaborative and committed to development. If you’re proactive, driven, and want to make a genuine difference, this charity would love to hear from you.

• Secure and onboard new corporate partners through targeted engagement, proposals, and networking.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with corporate partners, ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement.
• Lead the delivery of the corporate partnerships strategy, driving income growth and identifying new opportunities.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to grow partnerships, including financial contributions and employee engagement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to maximise opportunities and ensure corporate partnerships support wider objectives.

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising or partnership management, with a track record of securing and growing five-figure relationships.
• Experience of delivering fundraising plans and managing a pipeline of opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and prioritise high-value opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience of using CRM systems to manage pipelines, track performance, and report on outcomes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to develop compelling proposals and reports.
• Knowledge of fundraising legislation, compliance, and data protection requirements.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of performance.
• A full driving licence and access to transport.

About the Employer: Our client is an Air Ambulance providing Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) to the communities of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and across the East of England. They offer a range of benefits including an employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking. This organisation is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. They aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination. They encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. This employer is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcomes members of the Armed Forces to apply.

If you are looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and exciting environment, then please submit an application.

Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026

Interview dates: First interview (via Teams) 23rd April Second interview (in person) 28th April

Please note that the right is reserved to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

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This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.