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New Partnerships Manager £38,000 - £42,000 plus benefits Reports to: Senior New Partnerships Manager Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week, we are open to flexible working requests such as compressed hours Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 28 November 2024 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy.
Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: 2 stage process, first stage competency based interview questions, 2nd stage will include task Interview date: 1st stage will be w/c 9th December 2024 and 2nd w/c 16th At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
There is an exciting manager vacancy in Cancer Research UK's New Partnerships Team.
This role is responsible for building high value partnerships with corporates and commercial entities to raise both income and awareness, working towards our mission of beating cancer sooner.
You will develop a pipeline of potential partners, working creatively and with passion to create compelling pitches and partner packages, with the aim to secure their commitment to a mutually beneficial partnership with us.
# You do not necessarily need previous experience working in new partnerships for a charity - we are looking for a proactive, resilient and results orientated individual who comes with a commercial background and strong track record of getting things done whilst also keeping sight of wider strategy.
In return you'll get to develop your experience of working across a wide variety of sectors, partnering with different levels of stakeholders (from managers to C suite individuals), as well as having full ownership of your prospects pipeline from initial contact to securing the deal , all with the goal of beating cancer sooner.
What will I be doing?
Responsibility for managing and developing a pipeline of prospects that meet the objectives and priorities of CRUK's strategy and the Partnership Team's strategy Responsibility for developing prospects through a sales pipeline process.
Collaborating with the Partnerships Managers to support the acquisition of new partnerships and the development of existing partnerships Working with the Senior New Partnerships Managers to share insights on your discrete area of focus and identify opportunities for prospects within sectors, industry, and partnership types Being responsible for the successful transition of new partnerships to the Partnership Management function Designing bespoke, compelling partnership plans and strong proposals to meet the prospect's objectives and CRUK strategic aims, using your strong understanding of CRUK's key campaigns, sub-brands and strategic priorities Leading pitches and application processes, working collaboratively to deliver the opportunities through a matrix way of working Building networks and relationships within external organisations to influence decision makers and secure new opportunities What are you looking for?
A passion for the Cancer Research UK cause Confident communicator with the ability to match opportunities to objectives Experience of negotiating and positively influencing outcomes to secure new opportunities of financial and non-financial value Evidence you can build long term relationships with high level stakeholders internally and externally Ability to influence relationships positively Evidence of excellent presentation skills A proactive approach to identify and create opportunities Evidence of working with agility to prioritise based on objective insights and changing environment Resilience and the ability to work under pressure Evidence of strategic and creative thinking Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools.
Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.