Senior Corporate Development Manager £34,000 to £39,000 per annumFull Time, 35 hours per weekRemote working in the UKBring the ocean’s story to lifeAt the Marine Conservation Society, we’re working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean. To achieve this, we are required to build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships that align with our strategic mission and goals.We’re looking for a confident and ambitious Senior Corporate Development Manager to lead the cultivation and stewardship of high-value, strategic relationships with corporate funders. This is a pivotal role focused on new business acquisition, driving forward our corporate fundraising strategy and unlocking transformational income to support marine conservation. You will play a key role in growing our current corporate income of £1millon, with a strong emphasis on securing multi-year partnerships and cultivating opportunities for future growth. If you’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts, and you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.What you’ll do- Lead on the development and delivery of a new business strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships. - Identify and research prospective partners, develop tailored proposals, and lead pitch presentations. - Line manage and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Officer, supporting their professional development and performance. - Collaborate closely with Corporate Partnership Managers to ensure seamless transition from account acquisition to stewardship. - Represent the organisation externally, building relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors. - Monitor and report on new business pipelines, KPIs, and income targets.Why join us?- You'll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.- Your work will directly help obtain the required corporate funding to achieve our overall aims and objectives.- We’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.- We believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.We’ve also got other ways to value your contribution:- Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)- 8% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme- Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation ends)- Great work life balance through flexible and, in many cases, remote working- Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you- A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice
