Manager

Description:

Guts UK, the only UK charity dedicated to funding research into the entire digestive system, is seeking a Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to play a pivotal role in advancing their ambitious new five-year strategy. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate fundraising professional to take the lead in developing and delivering the charity’s corporate and major donor fundraising programme.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing high-value partnerships with major corporations, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector, as well as engaging High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) through compelling and tailored proposals. You will collaborate closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and the CEO to shape and elevate the organization’s fundraising approach, ensuring long-term growth and sustainability.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong professional experience in corporate fundraising or major donor fundraising.

• A proven record of securing and managing five-figure strategic partnerships.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build meaningful and lasting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• A creative and strategic mindset combined with a collaborative approach to achieving ambitious goals.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with additional London weighting.

• 27 days of annual leave plus 5 additional days during Christmas and Easter.

• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to mental health support, GP services, physiotherapy, and financial/legal advice.

• Training and professional development budget.

This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based in either London or Huddersfield, with hybrid working arrangements requiring at least one day per week in the office.