Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.
Sands is recruiting a Corporate Partnerships officer to join our dynamic Partnerships and Philanthropy Team.
As part of a growing team, this role with have significant impact to drive the delivery of our diverse portfolio of partnerships, including strategic and commercial partners and charity of the year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to develop their fundraising skills within a sector leading organisation with rapidly growing Corporate Partnerships income, and to make a real difference to the lives of the people that have been affected by pregnancy or baby loss.
This important role supports the Partnerships and Philanthropy Team to grow and build strategic relationships with businesses across the UK. The post-holder will provide support to colleagues within the Partnerships and Philanthropy team to optimise income and awareness, and will therefore need to demonstrate initiative to identify innovative growth opportunities.
You will be responsible for working in partnership with the Strategic Partnerships Manager to develop and deliver an exciting portfolio of corporate products and events, with a focus on marketing Sands’ Bereavement in the Workplace training, delivering our Small Business Strategy and providing a world-class supporter experience.
With a highly creative approach, you will be able to increase engagement and further develop communication channels appropriate to a diverse corporate audience.
Although previous fundraising experience is preferable but not essential, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to meet tight deadlines within a busy but rewarding environment.
To apply:
Please submit your CV, together with a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria in the person specification to recruitment@sands.org.uk.
Please also complete the Diversity and Equality Monitoring Form and send this with your application.
Closing date for applications : 26th February 2023
Interviews will be held online via Zoom.
As we have limited staff resources we are unable to provide candidates with feedback about their applications. Interviews will be held online.
