Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,476 to £43,693 per month |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | 1625 Independent People |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you a strategic relationship-builder ready to lead on income generation that transforms the lives of young people?
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to drive our fundraising and external communications strategy, with a strong focus on corporate partnerships and major donor engagement.
At 1625 Independent People, young people are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in high-value fundraising or business development who’s ready to step into a senior role in a supportive, values-led organisation.
What you will be doing:
• Lead the development and implementation of our Fundraising and External Communications Strategies, with a focus on securing sustainable income through high-value partnerships and philanthropy.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of corporate and major donor prospects, aligned with our mission and growth goals.
• Develop, pitch and negotiate tailored partnerships that deliver income, in-kind support, and engagement opportunities.
• Personally steward a portfolio of high-value partners and donors to ensure long-term relationships and maximise lifetime value.
• Line-manage and support a small team, creating a collaborative, high-performance culture with clear goals and development opportunities.
• Act as a senior ambassador for 1625ip, overseeing and attending events, engaging with the media, and leading cross-sector partnership activity.
• Oversee implementation of our External Communications Strategy, ensuring our brand voice is consistent and impactful across all channels.
• Champion youth voice in fundraising and communications, working with the participation team to co-design campaigns and engagement opportunities.
• Ensure all activity is underpinned by data, compliant with GDPR and ethical fundraising practices, and aligned with our psychologically informed approach.
What we’re looking for:
• A proven track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, with a focus on securing income from corporate partners and major donors.
• Experience of meeting or exceeding income targets in a fundraising or business development role.
• Demonstrable experience of building, managing and growing strategic partnerships that deliver income, pro bono support, or brand value.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practices in donor stewardship and ethical fundraising.
• Experience in leading and managing a team, including setting objectives and supporting professional development.
• A sound understanding of the charity sector.
• Experience in the creation and delivery of external communications strategies, with the ability to demonstrate their impact.
• An understanding of and ability to work within safeguarding, confidentiality, and equal opportunities frameworks, particularly when working with children and young people.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, aligned with our commitment to youth voice, social justice, and empowerment.
Why join us?
• A welcoming, supportive team where your voice matters.
• A chance to develop your fundraising career in a high-impact organisation.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Generous annual leave, excellent training opportunities, and wellbeing support.
Who are we?
We are a leading youth homelessness charity based in the Southwest, working with over 1,500 young people. At 1625 we are driven by Social Justice and Passion: we strive to do something that matters and take pride in seeing the results of our work in social outcomes and improving young people’s lives.
Contract details
• Hours per week: 37.5
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay: £40,476-£43,693 per annum. NOTE: This is the current salary and does not include the pay award that is currently pending. The Government / National Employers have made a pay offer of a 3.2% pay increase. Once the pay offer is finalised this will be backdated to the employment start date.
• The location: Kingsley Hall. There is also flexibility and support to manage working from home and the team aim to meet in person 2 days a week.
Important dates
• Application deadline closes: 23:59 on Monday 28 July 2025
• If you have not heard from us by the end of the day on Tuesday 29 July 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• Interviews are on Monday 04 August 2025.
Application information
Ready to see yourself in this rewarding role? We can’t wait to hear from you.
• To access the Job Pack and submit an application, please visit the vacancy page on our website.
• You will be asked to answer a number of questions at the end of the Word application form. These are required to ensure your application can be shortlisted.
• Please note the online e-application form cannot be saved so we recommend you prepare your Word application form before you start filling in the e-form.
• Please get in touch with us if a hard copy of the application form would be preferred. We will organise a time for you to collect it from and return it to Kingsley Hall (our main office in Old Market). An online application will then be created for you.
Contact us
• To have an informal chat about the role, please contact Jamie Gill: jamie.gill@1625ip.co.uk
• If you have any queries, please email jobs@1625ip.co.uk
• For support with your application should you need it, Future Bright - WECA provide free coaching.
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to drive our fundraising and external communications strategy, with a strong focus on corporate partnerships and major donor engagement.
At 1625 Independent People, young people are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in high-value fundraising or business development who’s ready to step into a senior role in a supportive, values-led organisation.
What you will be doing:
• Lead the development and implementation of our Fundraising and External Communications Strategies, with a focus on securing sustainable income through high-value partnerships and philanthropy.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of corporate and major donor prospects, aligned with our mission and growth goals.
• Develop, pitch and negotiate tailored partnerships that deliver income, in-kind support, and engagement opportunities.
• Personally steward a portfolio of high-value partners and donors to ensure long-term relationships and maximise lifetime value.
• Line-manage and support a small team, creating a collaborative, high-performance culture with clear goals and development opportunities.
• Act as a senior ambassador for 1625ip, overseeing and attending events, engaging with the media, and leading cross-sector partnership activity.
• Oversee implementation of our External Communications Strategy, ensuring our brand voice is consistent and impactful across all channels.
• Champion youth voice in fundraising and communications, working with the participation team to co-design campaigns and engagement opportunities.
• Ensure all activity is underpinned by data, compliant with GDPR and ethical fundraising practices, and aligned with our psychologically informed approach.
What we’re looking for:
• A proven track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, with a focus on securing income from corporate partners and major donors.
• Experience of meeting or exceeding income targets in a fundraising or business development role.
• Demonstrable experience of building, managing and growing strategic partnerships that deliver income, pro bono support, or brand value.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practices in donor stewardship and ethical fundraising.
• Experience in leading and managing a team, including setting objectives and supporting professional development.
• A sound understanding of the charity sector.
• Experience in the creation and delivery of external communications strategies, with the ability to demonstrate their impact.
• An understanding of and ability to work within safeguarding, confidentiality, and equal opportunities frameworks, particularly when working with children and young people.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, aligned with our commitment to youth voice, social justice, and empowerment.
Why join us?
• A welcoming, supportive team where your voice matters.
• A chance to develop your fundraising career in a high-impact organisation.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Generous annual leave, excellent training opportunities, and wellbeing support.
Who are we?
We are a leading youth homelessness charity based in the Southwest, working with over 1,500 young people. At 1625 we are driven by Social Justice and Passion: we strive to do something that matters and take pride in seeing the results of our work in social outcomes and improving young people’s lives.
Contract details
• Hours per week: 37.5
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay: £40,476-£43,693 per annum. NOTE: This is the current salary and does not include the pay award that is currently pending. The Government / National Employers have made a pay offer of a 3.2% pay increase. Once the pay offer is finalised this will be backdated to the employment start date.
• The location: Kingsley Hall. There is also flexibility and support to manage working from home and the team aim to meet in person 2 days a week.
Important dates
• Application deadline closes: 23:59 on Monday 28 July 2025
• If you have not heard from us by the end of the day on Tuesday 29 July 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• Interviews are on Monday 04 August 2025.
Application information
Ready to see yourself in this rewarding role? We can’t wait to hear from you.
• To access the Job Pack and submit an application, please visit the vacancy page on our website.
• You will be asked to answer a number of questions at the end of the Word application form. These are required to ensure your application can be shortlisted.
• Please note the online e-application form cannot be saved so we recommend you prepare your Word application form before you start filling in the e-form.
• Please get in touch with us if a hard copy of the application form would be preferred. We will organise a time for you to collect it from and return it to Kingsley Hall (our main office in Old Market). An online application will then be created for you.
Contact us
• To have an informal chat about the role, please contact Jamie Gill: jamie.gill@1625ip.co.uk
• If you have any queries, please email jobs@1625ip.co.uk
• For support with your application should you need it, Future Bright - WECA provide free coaching.