Corporate Partnership Lead (Female*)

Role of Corporate Partnership Lead

We are excited to launch a Corporate Partnerships Lead role at the Marylebone Project. Corporate Partnerships provide us with essential skills, resources and support to develop our work and improve our services for Women. The Corporate Partnerships Lead will play a significant role in generation income, networks, and relationships by increasing the profile of the Marylebone Project, by aiming to partner with companies looking to enhances the corporate social responsibility.

This role will work closely with the Marketing Lead at Marylebone, and our national Fundraising and Communications Team as part of Church Army, to achieve the fundraising targets associated with the Marylebone Project in line with Church Army’s objectives and values. We are looking for someone with a passion for people, extensive fundraising experience and a strong ability to engage businesses and corporates in the life changing work of the Marylebone Project.

Salary

£33,280 per annum

Location

Marylebone Project, London, with occasional (paid for) travel to Church Army’s head office in Sheffield.

Hours

40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, in a pattern agreed with the line manager). Some flexibility in working hours is expected.

Pension

The employee will be enrolled into a pension scheme providing the post holder meets the criteria for eligibility. Minimum pension contributions will be paid by the employer for you if you are eligible.

Annual Leave
28 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays. Rising by one day per year of service to a maximum of 33 days, including 8 bank holidays.

DBS
This post is subject to an DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and compliant with safeguarding policies and procedures. Safeguarding training will be required.

Probation Period

Six months

Contract Type

Permanent

Notice Period

Four weeks

Occupational Requirement
The Marylebone Project is based over two sites, 100m apart, and the job involves walking throughout and between both sites. The Bradbury House site is a listed building, over five floors with a lift. The post-holder must be able to access all areas of the Project and may be required to do so quickly in the event of an emergency. The ability to undertake these physical aspects of the
role and to carry smaller items are required as essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS:

1. To develop corporate strategy for the Marylebone Project, including budgeting and reporting metrics.
1.1 Drive the Marylebone Project’s corporate fundraising revenue, seeking opportunities to optimise and grow.
1.2 Use data, insight and subject matter expertise to inform strategy, budgeting and reporting.
1.3 Write and deliver a corporate fundraising strategy, with a focus on partnership growth, as well as winning new business – keeping Church Army’s values, brand, tone of voice and objectives in mind.
1.4 Achieve the annual targets agreed for corporate fundraising. Church Army – Marylebone Project – Candidate Pack Page 8 of 16
1.5 Provide regular reporting of metrics to the fundraising leadership and Marylebone Project management.
1.6 Build excellent working relationships with internal teams across Church Army and collaborate with them effectively, especially the Fundraising and Communications team

2. To be responsible for the partnership management of new and existing corporate partners.
2.1 Deliver excellent relationship management to all Marylebone Project’s corporate partners, with a focus on building long-term, sustainable support and revenue, ensuring all opportunities are maximised.
2.2 Develop a corporate database and maintenance of these contacts and relationships.
2.3 Responsible for the creation of robust partnership plans, incorporating the objectives of both the partner and The Marylebone Project and meeting agreed, realistic fundraising targets.
2.4 Ensure partnership milestones and fundraising targets are monitored, met, reported and celebrated with key internal and external stakeholders.
2.5 Confidently represent Marylebone Project at key meetings and events, where public speaking may be required.
2.6 Oversee the delivery of Corporate Volunteering days and ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility work for the project.

3. To develop new business and ensure ongoing corporate partnership.
3.1 Develop a strong pipeline of new partnership opportunities with a focus on multiyear partnerships.
3.2 Cultivate and secure new high-value partnerships in line with our ambitious targets. This could include, but not limited to, prospect research, making proactive approaches, hosting or attending networking events, writing compelling proposals and applications, pitching, and leading on contract negotiations.
3.3 Utilise opportunities to develop volunteer and “in-kind” support from corporate
partners where appropriate.
3.4 Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practice, with a view to use these to increase The Marylebone Project’s income. Church Army – Marylebone Project – Candidate Pack Page 9 of 16

General:
• To undertake any such duties as are commensurate with the post at the direction of the line manager or their senior.
• To be active as a member of the Marylebone Project team, demonstrating and encouraging participation in team meetings and in the overall objectives and life
of the Project.
• To attend an annual appraisal and regular supervision one to ones with your line
manager.
• To undertake any training and development as required for the role as identified in an appraisal or supervision.
• To adhere to Church Army’s contractual and non-contractual policies at all times. These are outlined in the Staff Handbook and on Church Army’s intranet
document library.
• Act in the best interest of the Marylebone Project and Church Army at all times.

Training:
As a responsible employer we know the value of continuing professional development and expect our employees to commit to ongoing training towards fulfilling their roles. We will provide you with the support you need to succeed, including professional training where appropriate, regular 1-2-1‘s with your line manager and all the support that comes from being part of a national charity.

What to expect from our Recruitment Process:
• Upload your completed application form on our website, or email it to
recruitment@churcharmy.org
• One of our team will acknowledge your application
• Applications are shortlisted against the person specification
• You will be contacted as to whether you have been invited to interview

Offers of employment are made subject to:
• Evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS check, where necessary
• Pre-employment medical questionnaire, where the role has a physical requirement
• Two satisfactory references
• Successful completion of a probationary period

References are usually only requested once an offer has been made. We will ask for your permission before seeking any references.
For more information about the Marylebone Project please visit: www.maryleboneproject.org and to find out about our parent organisation Church Army please visit: www.churcharmy.org

How to apply

Deadline: 27th September 2024
Interview date: 8th October 2024

To apply, please download both the Marylebone Project Application Form and Application Pack. When have completed the form and you are ready to submit your application, please do so by submitting your details and uploading your completed application form below. Alternatively, please email your completed application form directly to recruitment@churcharmy.org – Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

For more information about the role, please contact Amy Hull on amy.hull@churcharmy.org
References will only be taken up once an offer of employment has been made, or unless we ask your permission to do so.

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