Corporate Partnerships Officer

Contract:  Permanent, full time Salary:  £28,996 – £33,716 per annum plus £3,954 London Weighting Allowance if based from our London offices

Location:

  Burford, Oxfordshire or our London offices (hybrid working)  Closing date:  Thursday 13 August 2026 Interview date:  19 & 20 August 2026   Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and creating partnerships that make a real difference for animals and the people who love them? If so, we’d love to hear from you.   We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our Fundraising, Marketing and Communications team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow and develop our corporate partnerships, securing vital income and long-term support for Blue Cross. As Corporate Partnerships Officer, you will support the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Community and Events to secure high value, long-term partnerships across a range of sectors. You’ll play a key role in both account management and new business development, helping to deliver impactful, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate supporters.   You will manage a portfolio of partners, support the development of new opportunities including Charity of the Year, sponsorship and cause-related marketing, and ensure an excellent supporter experience at every touchpoint.   This role is based at our Burford site with hybrid working in place, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.    What you will be doing Building and nurturing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners Managing a portfolio of corporate accounts, ensuring excellent stewardship and ongoing engagement Acting as a first point of contact for corporate fundraising enquiries via email and telephone Supporting the development of compelling proposals, reports, communications and partnership materials Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Community and Events to deliver account management plans and maximise income Identifying and researching new business prospects, including due diligence and prospect development Securing and supporting new business meetings with potential partners and sponsors Developing your own pipeline of opportunities to grow corporate income Collaborating with colleagues across fundraising and the wider organisation to deliver partnership activity Supporting financial processes, including income coding and purchase orders Providing administrative support including acknowledgements and supporter communications Ensuring compliance with data protection and fundraising regulations Please note this is one vacancy that will be advertised under multiple locations.

The successful candidate can be based at either our offices in Burford, Oxfordshire or our offices in Horseferry Road, London. You will have experience working with corporate partners and will be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Comfortable managing both account management and new business activity, you will be organised, proactive and motivated to deliver results. You’ll bring a positive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

You will communicate confidently and professionally, representing Blue Cross in a way that reflects our values and culture. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Experience managing corporate partnerships or accounts  Proven experience supporting or delivering new business development  Ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships internally and externally  Strong research and prospecting skills  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Strong organisational skills and attention to detail  Good interpersonal and influencing skills  Experience using MS Office and databases  Ability to work both independently and as part of a team  Understanding of, and ability to apply, Blue Cross values  Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Experience within corporate fundraising  Experience using CRM databases  Knowledge of the charity sector  Confident and engaging communication style  Creative and innovative approach to identifying opportunities  Strong influencing and persuasion skills  Ability to think strategically and spot growth opportunities  Solution-focused mindset How to apply  To apply for this role, please submit your application through our careers site and demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.   We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.     In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.     Our generous benefits package includes:  Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)   Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support   Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family    Health cash plan   Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme   Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution    Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.   Life assurance    20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance    Enhanced family friendly policies    Recognition scheme    Annual volunteer days   Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers    To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.