Head of corporate partnerships
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £64,093 (inclusive of inner London weighting) |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | N1 9LG |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Sense |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 304692JCP |
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About the Role
We are seeking a Head of Corporate Partnerships to transform and scale our corporate income. This role is full time, based at our King’s Cross office in London, with hybrid working in place. The successful candidate will work 2–3 days per week on site, with the remainder worked remotely.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious corporate fundraising strategy that builds a sustainable pipeline of six and seven-figure, multi-year partnerships.
You will diversify and grow income across strategic partnerships, charity of the year initiatives, corporate grants, commercial partnerships and innovative new opportunities — securing long-term, transformational support for Sense.
What You’ll Lead
Strategic Income Growth
Develop and deliver an ambitious corporate fundraising strategy.
Build and manage a sustainable pipeline of multi-year six and seven-figure partnerships.
Diversify corporate income streams to ensure long-term resilience.
Develop compelling, high-impact proposals and presentations that inspire corporate investment.
Leadership & Culture
Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing corporate partnerships team.
Coach managers to drive accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
Model inclusive, values-led leadership and embed co-production in how we work.
Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, aligning corporate strategy with organisational goals.
Performance & Governance
Take full accountability for budgets, forecasting and income targets.
Monitor KPIs and performance indicators, taking action to ensure success.
Lead cross-team strategic projects to strengthen collaboration and shared learning.
Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator Code of Conduct, GDPR and data protection requirements.
About You
You are a strategic and commercially astute fundraising leader with a proven track record of transforming corporate income.
You will bring:
Demonstrable success in securing and managing six and seven-figure, multi-year partnerships.
Experience leading both new business and account management functions.
Significant leadership experience within the not-for-profit sector.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
Experience using data and insight to drive decision-making (ideally Power BI, MS Dynamics or similar).
Outstanding communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
A values-led leadership approach that authentically includes people with lived experience.
The ability to operate confidently within a large, complex organisation.
You will also be willing to travel across the UK and attend occasional evening and weekend events.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
We are seeking a Head of Corporate Partnerships to transform and scale our corporate income. This role is full time, based at our King’s Cross office in London, with hybrid working in place. The successful candidate will work 2–3 days per week on site, with the remainder worked remotely.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious corporate fundraising strategy that builds a sustainable pipeline of six and seven-figure, multi-year partnerships.
You will diversify and grow income across strategic partnerships, charity of the year initiatives, corporate grants, commercial partnerships and innovative new opportunities — securing long-term, transformational support for Sense.
What You’ll Lead
Strategic Income Growth
Develop and deliver an ambitious corporate fundraising strategy.
Build and manage a sustainable pipeline of multi-year six and seven-figure partnerships.
Diversify corporate income streams to ensure long-term resilience.
Develop compelling, high-impact proposals and presentations that inspire corporate investment.
Leadership & Culture
Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing corporate partnerships team.
Coach managers to drive accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
Model inclusive, values-led leadership and embed co-production in how we work.
Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, aligning corporate strategy with organisational goals.
Performance & Governance
Take full accountability for budgets, forecasting and income targets.
Monitor KPIs and performance indicators, taking action to ensure success.
Lead cross-team strategic projects to strengthen collaboration and shared learning.
Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator Code of Conduct, GDPR and data protection requirements.
About You
You are a strategic and commercially astute fundraising leader with a proven track record of transforming corporate income.
You will bring:
Demonstrable success in securing and managing six and seven-figure, multi-year partnerships.
Experience leading both new business and account management functions.
Significant leadership experience within the not-for-profit sector.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
Experience using data and insight to drive decision-making (ideally Power BI, MS Dynamics or similar).
Outstanding communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
A values-led leadership approach that authentically includes people with lived experience.
The ability to operate confidently within a large, complex organisation.
You will also be willing to travel across the UK and attend occasional evening and weekend events.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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