Senior Partnerships Officer

Location: Remote (UK based) Bristol / London office attendance 1 day a week.

Salary: £34,200 (Grade 4) per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)

Length of contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 37 hours

Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

Who are Women’s Aid?

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of just under 180 organisations which provide over 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Our support services, which include the Survivors’ Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor’s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people), the national Women’s Aid Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year.

Purpose of the Senior Partnerships Officer role:

As Senior Partnerships Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering against strategy to secure vital income from current and future partners including earned and fundraised income. The role will be responsible for building and maintaining a dynamic pipeline of prospects through research, relationship development and stewardship, with corporate supporters. There may also be some involvement with Major/mid-level Donors on some level.

The post holder will lead on maximising support through a variety of corporate fundraising streams from drafting compelling applications and tailored approaches, to developing persuasive cases for support that align with Women’s Aid’s strategic priorities and increase organisational income. The post holder will ensure that funded activities are impactful, measurable and clearly communicated, providing meaningful reporting to both internal stakeholders and external partners.

The post holder will build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, developing a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work, business plans and strategic priorities, and effectively articulating its values, mission and purpose to a wide range of audiences.

About the Partnerships Team

Women’s Aid’s Partnerships Team is currently in an exciting period of growth and development, with a focus on strengthening and diversifying income streams. While a number of valued and established partnerships are in place, there is a strong emphasis on new business development and expanding the pipeline of corporate partnerships.

The team works collaboratively to deliver a shared income target and is focused on building long-term, high-value relationships that align with Women’s Aid’s strategic priorities.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Partnerships Officer:

• Work closely with the Partnership & Development Manager and Head of Fundraising to continually develop and maintain strategy for maximising income from corporate supporters.
• Line manage two partnerships officers, including setting objectives, conducting regular one-to-ones and appraisals, and supporting their ongoing development to maximise team performance and income generation.
• Support the Partnerships and Development Manager in monitoring performance, producing income forecasts, and reporting on progress to senior leadership.
• Identify, research and cultivate new corporate prospects and new funding opportunities, using our database and extended networks (via Trustees, existing supporters, advisory groups, operational contracts etc.) to build a strong pipeline of opportunity.
• Seek new innovative ways to maximise income generation opportunities via earned income through the sale of Women’s Aid training packages and products/services.
• Act creatively and innovatively to not miss out on opportunities in a fast-paced funding environment.
• Lead on compelling proposals, pitches and cases for support to secure high-value partnerships (including sponsorships and charity of the year opportunities).
• Ensure all partnerships align with brand, ethical, and compliance standards.

What we are looking for in our Senior Partnerships Officer:

• Proven experience of creating meaningful multi-year partnerships, securing sizeable donations.
• Experience of acquiring and managing corporate Charity of the Year partnerships.
• Good knowledge of the funding landscape and of best practice in multiple areas of fundraising (trusts and foundations, corporate and major donor).

Benefits of joining us as our Senior Partnerships Officer include:

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies.

NB: Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.

Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women. Please see the Reasonable Adjustments Statement on Job Description.

Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women’s Aid Website.

Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.