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Corporate Partnership Manager

St Luke’s Hospice

Sheffield, S11 9NE £35,000 a year Permanent Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 9 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

At St Luke's Hospice, we're shaping the future of hospice care in Sheffield. Our vision is a world where everyone affected by terminal illness receives outstanding care and support. To achieve this, we need passionate people who share our values of Caring, Respectful and Pioneering. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead the development and growth of our corporate fundraising and trusts and grants income streams. This is an exciting opportunity to secure vital funding that enables us to provide outstanding care and support to patients and families across Sheffield. You will develop and deliver ambitious income generation strategies, build meaningful partnerships with businesses, trusts and foundations, and maximise opportunities to generate sustainable income growth. You will also provide leadership and support to the Corporate Fundraiser and Trusts & Grants Manager, helping to create a high-performing and collaborative team. This role would suit someone with experience in fundraising, business development, account management or partnership management who thrives on relationship building and achieving results.

Main duties of the job

The successful postholder will: Develop and implement corporate fundraising and trusts and grants strategies to achieve income targets. Identify, secure and grow partnerships with local and national businesses, trusts and foundations. Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate supporters and funders through excellent stewardship and engagement. Develop compelling funding proposals, presentations and partnership opportunities. Monitor income performance and provide regular reporting against agreed targets and objectives. Lead and support the Corporate Fundraiser and Trusts & Grants Manager, providing effective supervision, motivation and development. Work collaboratively with colleagues across St Luke's to maximise fundraising opportunities and demonstrate the impact of supporter contributions. Represent St Luke's at meetings, networking events and partnership activities across Sheffield and the surrounding area. The role involves regular travel across Sheffield and the surrounding area, with occasional evening and weekend working. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

About us

St Luke's Hospice is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of people affected by terminal illness in Sheffield. We provide high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the individual needs, wishes and choices of our patients and their families. Everyone who works at St Luke's plays an important role in helping us deliver exceptional care and support. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to local people at some of the most important times in their lives. We are committed to providing a supportive working environment, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package. Our values are: Caring Respectful Pioneering These values shape everything we do and underpin our commitment to delivering the best possible experience for patients, families, supporters, volunteers and colleagues. We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and strive to ensure our employment practices, services and activities are free from barriers and prejudice. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive.

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£35,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

STL1230619

Job locations

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Criteria Experience of securing and managing corporate partnerships, major accounts or high-value business relationships. Experience of developing and delivering income generation strategies. Proven ability to achieve financial targets and objectives. Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Experience of leading, motivating and developing team members. Ability to identify opportunities and adopt a proactive, commercially focused approach. Good organisational and project management skills. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Commitment to the values and vision of St Luke's Hospice. Desirable Criteria Experience within the charity, hospice or not-for-profit sector. Experience of trusts and grants fundraising. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes and partnership development. Experience of using fundraising or customer relationship management (CRM) databases.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please refer to attached employee specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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