Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser passionate about the environment and
trees!

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for Cities is the only charity working on a national and international scale to improve
people’s lives by planting trees in cities. In a world facing unprecedented threats from
climate change, loss of biodiversity and disconnection from nature, our work has never been
more urgent or important. With a portfolio of funders giving over £10,000 annually, you will
secure and manage income to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. Come
get your hands dirty on planting days and join us!

We have been in existence for nearly 30 years, engaging communities to plant, protect and
promote urban trees in parks, streets, schools and housing estates across the UK and around the
world. Through our work, we deliver local impact on a national and global scale, strengthening
urban communities through volunteering opportunities and helping to enable and inspire a new
generation to plant and protect urban trees. The charity has seen significant organisational
growth and development in recent years, including a new senior leadership team to boost
capacity and lead a growing organisation.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager will lead our corporate partnerships team to achieve
ambitious income (£2.5m in 2024-25 financial year) and strategic value targets for the
organisation to deliver our goal of healthy, accessible and resilient urban forests for today
and future generations. This role will identify, build and manage high-value corporate
partnerships (£100,000+). This role is responsible for developing and delivering the annual
Corporate Partnerships Business Plan and contributing to the next organisational strategy from
2025. There is significant scope to explore new ideas and opportunities that will benefit the
programme.

This role will build on the historic income growth and strong portfolio of partners by
developing, piloting and scaling new funding offerings and engagement opportunities. With a
high level of corporate interest and a competitive sector for fundraising, you will be skilled
at prioritising potential funders and opportunities. Your passion for the environment and urban
communities will bring their energy and enthusiasm to compelling funder communications. Your
organisation skills will enable you to manage and deliver funder requirements in line with
accounting, fundraising and legal best practice.

This role will work closely with the Fundraising Director to maximises corporate partnerships
and align with fundraising across income streams. This role sits within the Fundraising
Department and will line manage the Corporate Partnerships Manager and support the Corporate
Volunteer Coordinator to deliver a high-quality corporate fundraising programme.

The Fundraising team have delivered consistent, significant income growth this strategic period
– and more is needed to address the increasing need for urban trees. We now look forward to our
next strategy in 2025 for even more ambitious plans – join us!

Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and
are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees
achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are
taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal
Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, please send your CV and
supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role
and your fit with the Person Specification to [email protected] with the subject heading ‘Senior Corporate
Partnerships Manager’.

The deadline to apply is 17th March 2024

Interviews are scheduled for 21st March 2024

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after
applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this
occasion you have not been selected for interview.

Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No: 1032154.