Corporate Partnerships Lead

The Sutton Trust

. Lead proactive new business development for the organisation within the corporate sector .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £49,100 - £57,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in securing corporate partnerships with six-figure annual donations, managing relationships, and developing a strong prospect pipeline. Proven ability to act as an ambassador for the organization while engaging with senior non-profit volunteers and attending events outside normal working hours.

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Corporate Partnership DevelopmentMajor Gift FundraisingProspect ResearchRelationship ManagementInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Corporate Partnership DevelopmentProspect ResearchContractingStewardshipFundraising

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNetworkingRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS Check Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit SectorCorporate SectorMajor GiftsAmbassador RoleEvent Attendance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead proactive new business development for the organisation within the corporate sector
Develop a strong prospect pipeline
Cultivate relationships and networks to grow awareness of the organisation
Scope, develop and secure new corporate partnerships
Aim for six-figure-plus annual donations from a diverse portfolio of partners with multi-year commitments
Work with the Director of Development and Head of Corporate Partnerships to secure and steward partnerships appropriately
Act as an externally facing ambassador for the organisation
Attend events and meetings outside normal working hours when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience successfully securing corporate partnerships at six-figure values and above
Experience across the process from initial prospect research to contracting and ongoing stewardship
Experience networking to build and manage relationships leading to major gifts
Experience working with senior non-profit volunteers in the corporate world
First-class interpersonal skills
Must be eligible to work in the UK
A DBS check may be required
Availability to attend some events/meetings outside normal working hours, including weekday evenings and occasionally weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (29 days for roles at 'Head of' level and above)
Contributory pension scheme with a 7% employer pension contribution
Enhanced maternity, paternity/partner, adoption, shared parental leave pay and carer's leave
Flexible Working Policy
2 paid mental health/self-care days
Annual wellbeing workshops
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance cover
Season ticket loans
Free tea, coffee, fruit and lunch when working from the office