Head of Strategic Partnerships

Role Description

Join our team as the Head of Strategic Partnerships

Location:

Remote working with some travel relating to donor stewardship and for team meetings Salary:

£68,000 per annum plus benefits

Hour:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract :

Permanent

Are you a strategic, creative fundraiser who wants to make a real impact?

Do you thrive in entrepreneurial environments where your ideas can shape the future? Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life, regardless of disability or difference?

At SeeAbility, we're looking for someone like you to lead our high-value fundraising efforts and help us build a more inclusive society.

Your Role

As Head of Strategic Partnerships , you will play a pivotal role in driving income growth and building long-term relationships with corporates, major donors, trusts, and foundations. You will lead with vision and deliver with purpose-developing compelling proposals, cultivating partnerships, and inspiring support for our mission.

You'll work closely with the Executive Director of Development and a small, passionate team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. This is your chance to help shape projects from the ground up and see the direct impact of your work.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and Inspire

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement a strategy to grow income from corporates, trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and major donors.
• Corporate Partnerships : Focus on acquiring new corporate partners to build a strong pipeline and increase income.
• Support Other Fundraising Leads : Assist Trusts and Philanthropy leads in building relationships with funders using research and insight.
• Relationship Building : Cultivate and steward partnerships to exceed expectations.
• Collaboration : Work with senior leaders, trustees, and stakeholders to identify and develop strategic fundraising opportunities.
• Networking : Engage with the CEO and trustees to leverage their networks for partnership growth.
• Team Contribution : Actively participate in leadership and departmental management to support the overall fundraising strategy.
• Event Support : Help plan and deliver impactful stewardship and special events.

Manage and Nurture

• Team Management : Line manage key fundraising staff, ensuring they have the support and resources needed.
• Performance Tools : Develop KPIs and pipeline tools for effective budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitoring & Reporting : Track performance indicators, identify risks, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Culture Building : Promote creativity, innovation, and high performance within the fundraising team.
• Cross-Team Support : Contribute to broader fundraising and marketing activities as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Database Management : Ensure all fundraising communications and actions are properly recorded.
• Governance & Compliance : Maintain strong governance and adhere to fundraising regulations and policies.
• Trend Monitoring : Stay informed on fundraising trends and opportunities.
• Deputising : Step in for the Director of Development when required.
• Health & Safety : Support a safe working environment by following health and safety policies.
• Cross-Department Collaboration : Work effectively with other departments and locations.
• Confidentiality : Handle sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.

Please check the Job description for extensive details

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UKhaving pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Please kindly upload a cover letter along with your CV for us to consider your application

Our Benefits

Why we work for us?

Your development and appreciation

• Annualexcellence awards

• Long serviceawards every 5 years and recognition

• Development Discussions:Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future

• Leadership development academyfor the next steps in your career

Your work-life balance

• 33 daysholiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)

• Life events: Time off when you need it most

• 2 weeksOrganisational Sick Payafter 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years
• Buy or sellannual leave scheme

• EnhancedFamily-Friendly Pay

• PaidFertility Leave

• Carers Leaveavailable

Your money goes further

• £500 monthly bonus schemefor two lucky colleagues

• Eligible forBlue Light Carddiscounts

• Discounts and cashbackat hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities

• Access toTickets for Good

• Pay reviewsand commitment to pay competitive rates

• Employercontributorypensionscheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future

• PaidDBSand renewals

• Season ticketloans
• Advance Pay/Savings schemeusing WageStream app

Your wellbeing counts

• Cycle to Workscheme

• Life assuranceof 2x annual salary

• Free 24/7employee assistance programmefor advice and support

• Freeeye test

• DiscountedGymMembership

• Dedicated in houseWellbeing Coachfor your team

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices,safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to DBS Checks , Right to Work , Health Declarations , and References are part of the onboarding process to ensure safety and compliance accordance to Care Quality Commissions requirements .These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility' s expense.

Diversity

• SeeAbility is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion .
• Welcomes applications from all identities , including those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• In some cases, roles may be exempt under Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) due to genuine occupational requirements.