Partnerships Officer - Watford, United Kingdom - NFP People LTD

NFP People LTD

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Watford, United Kingdom

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Partnerships Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Partnerships Officer to join an exciting charity making a positive difference.

Position:
Partnerships Officer

Location:
Watford

Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week, will also consider part-time hours

Salary:
Up to £27,000 (full-time) dependent on experience

Benefits:

Work for an award-winning charity, friendly working environment, employee assistance program, Investors in People accreditation, Training and development opportunities, Free gym usage, flexible working environment, staff kit, 25 days ofannual leave plus bank holidays, Trust pension scheme, birthday leave, milestone recognition awards, and on-site parking.

Closing Date:
Wednesday 11th January 2023

Please note - interviews will take place on the 19th of January 2023.

About the Role

As Partnerships Officer, you will be making a positive difference by working with current and new corporate partners to raise funds to support the Trust whilst increasing awareness of the positive impact of the services provided.

This will enable the teamof highly skilled and committed staff to deliver upon the organisation's vision of improving lives and enhancing communities.

We are looking for someone who can excel at relationship building and is very comfortable networking and communicating.

Key responsibilities of the Partnerships Officer include:

Grow income from corporate partnerships, with a particular focus on unrestricted funds.
Deliver compelling proposals and presentations to companies.
Account manage existing and future corporate partners and build meaningful relationships with them, ensuring that contractual obligations are met.
Work with colleagues within the Business Support Services department, to create and deliver upon a new income strategy for the Trust.
Work with the Events & Marketing Officer to deliver fundraising events that engage with the corporate community and have sponsors that offer financial and inkind support.
Work closely with the commercial/sales team at Watford Football Club on joint opportunities to generate revenue from commercial partnerships for the benefit of the Trust/Club.
Maximise networking opportunities, representing the Trust inkeeping with our values and objectives.
Support the wider Trust team with guidance and advice when engaging partners.

About You

We are looking for a Partnerships Officer who can excel at relationship building and is very comfortable networking and communicating.

You will be confident supporting the wider Trust team with guidance and advice when engaging partners on a project level.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) and strong influencing and negotiation skills.

To succeed in the role of Partnerships Officer, your key skills will include:

Relevant business development or partnerships qualification, and/or experience in a similar role.
Experience in income generation, ideally from corporate partners.
Experience working with corporate clients.
Understanding of the Trust's commitment to EDI & Safeguarding.
Experience in building and sustaining corporate partnerships and relationships.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
A cando attitude and be selfmotivated.
Excellent IT skills.

About the Organisation

The employer is a registered charity that has been proudly supporting people and communities for over thirty years, as originally established by Graham Taylor OBE and Sir Elton John.

They continue this legacy today by engaging people of all ages and backgroundsthrough high-quality community-based initiatives and services.

You may have experience in areas such as Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Officer, Partnerships Account Manager, Partnership Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Partner Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, Sales Executive, Business DevelopmentManager, Account Manager, Fundraiser, Membership Fundraising, Face to Face Business Development, Face to Face Fundraising, Networking, Community Development, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, etc.

PLEASE NOTE:
This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation