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Closed | Full time, London

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer

Posted: 12/07/23 | Deadline: 19/07/23

The Felix Project is looking for a talented individual to help manage and support on implementing their corporate partnerships strategy. This role will sit within our growing Corporate Partnerships Team as part of the wider Income Generation & Marketing Team. The purpose of this role will be to lead on the development of new business in conjunction with the Corporate Partnership Managers, while also building upon our existing pipeline of future opportunities.
As a key member of the fundraising team, we expect the Senior Officer to actively contribute to the implementation of The Felix Project’s fundraising strategy.

Your focus will be to ensure income growth from corporate sources and activity based in new business development however there will be some account management responsibilities alongside this. You will directly manage allocated relationships and projects to drive income and maximise the value to The Felix Project. There will be a focus on applying for Corporate Foundation grants [up to £50k] and highlighting relevant opportunities to the wider team.

You will be working closely with the Corporate Volunteering team, helping to establish a pipeline of new business contacts you can share with the wider corporate fundraising team.
As a growing team, we have networks and pipelines in place but there will be a requirement for the post holder to innovate and develop new ways of working, in-line with the fast-paced operational requirements of the charity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career to build and develop new high value corporate relationships across a number of sectors.
Person Specification
You will be a creative individual who has proven experience in developing and stewarding relationships with corporate partners, as well as knowledge and understanding of winning new business. You will have strong organisational skills and be confident to network and build relationships with supporters. You will be committed to the work of The Felix Project, sustainability and creating a circular economy.
Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role:  
  • Experience of identifying, creating, and securing new leads that translate into partnerships, to the value of at least £50k.
  • Experience of developing relationships strategically to leverage gift -in- kind donations.
  • Excellent relationship building and account management skills.
  • Demonstratable knowledge of the principles of charity/corporate partnerships, both new business and account management.
  • Proven ability of effective and confident relationship building and converting leads into partnerships from all business sectors.
  • Proven ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders and develop good relationships both internally and externally.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in person, online and written
  • Ability to manage a varied workload, work on own initiative to multiple tight deadlines with demonstrable time management skills and processes.
  • Experience of working with a CRM database
  • Well organised with a record of providing regular reports and analysis
Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role: 
  • Passionate about food-waste / sustainability and food poverty
  • Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics (or similar CRM)
  • Confident public speaking and presenting skills
  • Brilliant communicator and influencer
  • Results focused with a problem-solving approach to challenges
  • Digital/IT savvy
  • Competent in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint
  • Creative with an organised and methodical approach
The Felix Project recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
We particularly welcome applications from those of a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background, as BAME people are currently under-represented within The Felix Project.
What you’ll get in return

You will be working in an upbeat, innovative charity with strong vision, ambition and a fantastic culture and leadership team.We want every individual to feel empowered to bring their best to work, and that’s why we offer flexibility in our working locations, working hours and benefits so we can support you in your life and your career, and we welcome a conversation about how these options can best support you.

Other key details
This is a hybrid working role, with opportunities to work from home and expected travel to our Park Royal, Enfield, Deptford and Poplar depots, when required.
The salary is £32,000- £35,000 per annum
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
  • Birthday day off.
  • Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our Depots.

The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.

Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants, and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.

We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.

To Apply:

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Email: recruitment@thefelixproject.org