Senior Lead – New Corporate Partnerships

Senior Lead – New Corporate Partnerships Application Deadline: 21 December 2025 Department: Philanthropy and Major Giving Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Home based / with travel to the London office Compensation: £47,377 - £55,738 / year Description The Corporate Partnerships team is at the heart of driving transformational impact for young people. We currently deliver an annual budget of over £1.3m, with ambitious plans to grow this to £2m+ within the next three years. Our portfolio includes 22+ corporate partnerships across diverse sectors, ranging from high-value, multi-year strategic collaborations to innovative cause-related marketing initiatives. We are a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering team, committed to building mutually beneficial partnerships that raise income to support both core costs and pioneering project work. With strong foundations in place—experienced colleagues, impactful products, a trusted brand, and an exciting new organisational strategy launching in 2026—this is a pivotal moment to join us. We are seeking a Senior Lead – New Corporate Partnerships - Maternity cover. - to lead on new business development and drive forward our ambitious growth plans. This is a senior role, reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, with responsibility for achieving significant income targets and shaping the future of our corporate fundraising strategy. Achieving an annual new business target, which will have been developed and agreed in collaboration with team/Head of Corporate Partnerships as part of the team budgeting cycle. – Actively prospecting and leading on new business opportunities, including pitch management / proposal creation, with collaboration from colleagues and stakeholders as appropriate. – Development and implementation of a new business strategy in collaboration with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Director of Fundraising. -Drive pipeline growth by leading prospecting events with support from Events colleagues - delivering a highly successful established prospect event and working to devise and execute an innovative new format to engage new corporate contacts. – Actively contribute to the development of new corporate partnership products and income streams, bolstering the DofE offering, and oversee the implementation of those products within the new business team/across DofE – Line management of a Senior Partnerships Manager and Partnerships Executive. – Collaboration within the Strategy and Engagement department to develop brand partnership opportunities /cause related marketing opportunities. – Provide accurate new business forecasts as part of the wider Corporate Partnerships Team forecasting. What we are looking for: – Success winning new 6-figure+ multi-year corporate partnerships. – Line management experience (or significant experience coaching and developing team capability in a fundraising setting). – Strong experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and pitching at board/CEO level. - Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate varied information in a concise, clear, and engaging manner - Ability to build rapport quickly and confidently with a wide range of prospects, including senior leaders such as CEOs. – Entrepreneurial and strategic thinking, with the ability to develop and deliver a strong new business strategy. – Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and departments, building strong relationships to drive projects forward and deliver results. -A talent for developing clear, engaging proposals and partnership packages that deliver for both the prospective partner and DofE. - A genuine passion for youth development – giving young people the opportunity to thrive in life and work. How to apply and interview dates If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply. The deadline for applying for this role is: Midnight 21st December 1st & 2nd interviews will take place on: WC 12th January 2026 - Venue to be confirmed. If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org Benefits We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave. The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check. **The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.