Job Description
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Whittington with some flexibility for remote working
Hours
Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Annual salary
D1 £31,168.36 to D3 £38,129.42
Last day to apply
29/03/2026
Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, the postholder will play a key role in managing a significant portfolio of partners and prospects, contributing directly to the achievement of ambitious income targets and long-term partnership growth.
You will lead on the development and stewardship of corporate relationships, identifying opportunities to achieve income targets through donations, sponsorship, employee fundraising, volunteering, gift in kind and commercial collaborations.
Working closely with the Partnerships Manager, you will help shape account plans, support pipeline development and contribute insight to partnership strategy, ensuring activity is aligned to hospice priorities and funding needs.
The role requires strong relationship management skills, confidence in presenting and pitching, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships that align with the hospice s values and funding priorities.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Experience of managing relationships with external stakeholders or corporate partners
Proven track record of working to and achieving income or performance targets
Experience of new business development or prospect research
Strong presentation and pitching skills
Ability to write compelling proposals and tailor communications to different audiences
Experience of working collaboratively across teams
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Desirable
Experience in corporate fundraising or sponsorship
Experience using a CRM system
Knowledge of corporate social responsibility trends and landscape
Values
Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Confident networker and relationship builder
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Resilient and solution focused
Proficient in IT systems including Microsoft Office
Personal Attributes
Empathetic and professional
Proactive and self-motivated
Collaborative
Creative thinker
Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
Valid driving licence
Eligibility to work in the UK
Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
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