Corporate Partnerships Manager

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER £36845 37.5 hours per week Leicester based – LE3 1UT with hybrid working UK driving licence essential for this role

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Turn ambitious partnerships into lasting impact. This is more than a fundraising role. It is an opportunity to create partnerships that help the RAF community feel connected, empowered and resilient. Create partnerships with purpose
The Royal Air Forces Association is here for serving personnel, veterans and their families. We bring together members, volunteers, supporters and partner organisations to strengthen wellbeing, reduce isolation and help the RAF community navigate life's challenges.
As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will help businesses turn shared values into meaningful action. You will build trusted relationships, shape compelling partnership opportunities and unlock social value through income, shared expertise, innovation and collaborative problem-solving, enabling us to expand our reach, strengthen communities and deliver lasting impact across the RAF community.
You will join at an exciting point in the development of our corporate partnerships programme, with the opportunity to shape its future growth and influence how businesses support our mission. Bringing your ideas, energy and commercial insight, you will play a visible role in creating partnerships that deliver meaningful outcomes for both our supporters and the RAF community. You will also represent the Association at high-profile events, including our annual House of Lords event and the Royal International Air Tattoo.
The difference your work will help make
Our work already reaches across the RAF community. Recent impact includes: £28 Million invested in services and interventions that strengthen wellbeing and reduce isolation £2 million unlocked through specialist War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme support 7,277 outreach calls, with one in six people needing and receiving our help 4,326 wellbeing and social events hosted by branches and members 3,791 people supported with specialist advice and complex financial support 23 RAFAKidz nurseries providing high-quality, affordable childcare for serving families
What you will make happen Build and grow long-term corporate relationships through exceptional stewardship and a clear pipeline approach. Identify and secure new partnerships that deliver income, volunteering and wider engagement. Create persuasive pitches, proposals and impact reports tailored to partner ambitions. Work with colleagues across the Association to turn our services, events and expertise into compelling partnership opportunities. Plan and forecast corporate fundraising activity across the short, medium and long term, taking ownership of annual income targets. Protect the Association and our partners through proportionate due diligence, risk assessment, agreements and effective monitoring. Represent the charity confidently at meetings, networking opportunities and high-profile events. The person we are looking for You are a confident relationship-builder who combines warmth and credibility with commercial instinct. You enjoy opening doors, understanding what motivates a business and finding the point where purpose and opportunity meet. You can move comfortably from an external pitch to internal collaboration, and from a bold idea to the detail needed to deliver it well.
You will bring: Proven experience of securing, managing and growing corporate partnerships. A strong record of delivering significant income targets. The ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging pitches and impact reports. Experience of due diligence, agreements, implementation, monitoring and reporting. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant fundraising legislation and best practice. A degree or equivalent professional experience in corporate partnerships, major giving or fundraising. Experience of the RAF, military or Defence sector, licensing, cause-related marketing or Salesforce would be welcome, but what matters most is your ability to create trusted, ambitious partnerships that deliver results.
What you can expect from us Up to 42 days' annual leave, pro rata Company sick pay and life insurance Health cashback plan and free virtual GP service Mental health and wellbeing support Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work Scheme Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA accommodation Close to Leicester Forest East Park & Ride
Ready to build something meaningful? If you are excited by the opportunity to connect ambitious businesses with a cause that matters, we would love to hear from you. Bring your experience, your ideas and your belief in the power of partnership and help us achieve even more for the RAF community. APPLY BY 8AM ON WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER
Practical details Based in Leicester, LE3 1UT, with hybrid working. A UK driving licence is essential. Some flexibility is required to attend meetings and events, occasionally during evenings or weekends.
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