Corporate Partnerships Executive 2023

At Bookmark, we have a very simple vision: we want every child to read. This is an exciting role within our fast-growing charity. Corporate fundraising income at Bookmark has seen considerable growth over the last few years and we are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to help with the development and management of corporate partnerships to support the charity's mission and income.

About us

We are a growing team of hard-working people, who care about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things, and support each other so that we can achieve our goals. If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, we'd love to hear from you.

Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Job description

Manage high-value partnerships

• Deliver and grow a portfolio of four and five-figure corporate partnerships, ensuring a first-class stewardship journey that maximises partnership value and delivers on agreed objectives
• Lead on the delivery of partner events and activities that engage our corporate supporters and maximise fundraising opportunities.

Drive new business

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a pipeline of prospective corporate partners, conducting research, making approaches, and securing meetings to drive new business.
• Support the Research & Administration Officer with conducting regular research and analysis of the corporate social responsibility landscape, identifying trends, opportunities, and best practice in the sector.
• Support the development and delivery of creative, innovative, and bespoke partnerships proposals that meet the needs of corporate partners, while aligning with the charity's strategic priorities.

Support our corporate volunteers

• Bookmark is lucky to have a strong corporate volunteering proposition and it is at the heart of many of our corporate partnerships. Work with our partners and Volunteers team to ensure the corporate volunteering journey is engaging and impactful.

Communicate and collaborate

• Communicate the Bookmark mission with confidence to all our key external and internal stakeholders. • Support the team with internal and external reporting, and financial tracking for fundraising activities.

Other

• Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of corporate income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management. • Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to.

Person specification

Essential skills and experience

• Some experience of working in a fundraising, commercial, or related role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with a range of internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of corporate partnerships either in the charity or private sector.
• Experience of managing databases and using CRM systems.
• Experience of delivering events.