Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

Our Corporate Partnerships team plays a key role in our mission by maximizing our collaboration and income raised from companies. We look to build long term mutually beneficial partnerships with companies based in the UK, across a range of fundraising mechanics including charity of the year, cause related marketing, affinity, sponsorship, gift in kind donations, corporate events and project funding.

We are seeking an ambitious New Partnerships Lead with a solid track record of identifying, cultivating and winning six and seven figure charity of the year, cause related marketing, sponsorship, brand and strategic partnerships. 

You will be responsible for: 

Working with the New Partnerships team, and other key internal/external stakeholders, to contribute to the building and implementation of a new and ambitious sector strategy for securing new high-value partnerships.  Developing and implementing successful sector strategies and proactively generating leads to build, maintain and convert your own high-value pipeline.   As a motivated, tenacious, resilient expert in corporate partnerships, you will be able to seek out and develop new strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships that will generate significant income and awareness for Marie Curie.   Meeting and exceeding financial targets by securing high-value multi-year partnerships with prospects that will deliver in-year and long-term income Building strong internal and external relationships, including leading, motivating and supporting other team members. Collaborate across teams to produce high quality, tailored new business proposals, pitches and vote strategies at pace.  

Key Criteria:

Proven track record in securing 6 or 7 figure corporate partnerships. Experience of winning new strategic, commercial and foundation partnerships and working on Charity of the Year.  Evidence of writing proposals, delivering pitches and winning corporate partnerships with a £100k+ value.  Experience of identifying, prospecting and securing commercial relationships with corporate organisations in a charitable and / or commercial setting.  A strategic and commercial thinker with the ability to maximise both short term opportunities and plan for the long term. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate to a wide range of audiences at all levels. Industry knowledge and an expert understanding of corporate partnerships and have a proven ability to lead, develop and implement ambitious sector strategies.   This role will also require a willingness to travel across the UK.

Please see the full job description here.

Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Close date for applications: 5th March 2025

Salary:  Up to £41,500 depending on experience plus LWA £3,500 when applicable

Contract:  Permanent 

Based: This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK.   For those within commutable distance to London, you will have the option of working flexibly between home and in our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens.  

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets Continuous professional development opportunities. Industry-leading training programmes Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits Access to Blue Light Card membership Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk