Corporate Partnerships Manager
Accountable to: Head of Fundraising
Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London with some remote working
Contract type: Permanent full time (35hrs per week)- flexible working considered
Salary: c. £40-£42,000 per annum FTE
About the role
The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.
The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including over 1.5m YouTube subscribers we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.
We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team. You will be a compelling and engaging communicator who can work at all levels of the organisation to cultivate and develop the relationships that will enable the Ri to achieve its strategy. You will be a strong account manager and skilled in securing new business, managing a portfolio of corporate supporters at different stages – from prospecting through to pitching, contracts negotiation and partnerships renewal.
About you
Do you see yourself working for a reputable and treasured organisation dedicated to engaging the public with science? Then this fantastic opportunity is for you!
You must be comfortable working with a small team but also successful in working with sponsors in a corporate setting. You should also be able to identify and meet sponsor needs, drawing on creativity and problem-solving skills to offer tailored sponsorship propositions. You will have a varied portfolio of sponsors from day one with household brands from across the tech, pharma and financial services industries. Strong presentation and communication skills are a must.
Interested?
Please review the full job description and person specification (download below), and send your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the criteria set out in the person spec to recruitment@ri.ac.uk as soon as possible and by 10am on Monday 18 November 2024.
We plan to interview on 26 November but may interview as applications come in. We may also close the application process early if we have a strong field of applicants.
The Ri is a small and welcoming environment with a creative team who are committed to nourish everyone’s desire to engage with science
Equal opportunities
We ask applicants to complete and return the recruitment monitoring form along with their application. The Ri is committed to equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment process. The information supplied in this form will be treated in strict confidence and not form part of the selection process. You may choose not to disclose some or all of the information requested in the form, and this will not affect your application in any way.
Corporate Partnerships Manager JD OCT24
About the Royal Institution
At the Royal Institution our vision is that science is for everyone.
Science transforms lives and underpins the modern world – from health to the latest technology, the environment, and the furthest reaches of our universe. Science is part of culture, but not everyone has the same opportunity to engage. We believe there should be equitable access to science, and that people’s desire to engage with science and scientists should be nourished.
Join us in our charitable mission to bring the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science, empowering people to explore and get involved.
The Ri is a home for science and everyone is welcome.