Partnerships Co-ordinator (Up to 1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

About the role Sands exists to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby death receives the support and care they need. This is an exciting role that will rely on a strong combination of excellent organisational and account management skills to support the Partnerships Team’s ambitious fundraising strategy. You will support the development and management of relationships with external partners, helping to enhance the team’s outreach, funding opportunities, and collaborative projects. This role involves administrative support, stakeholder communication, and event and volunteer coordination to ensure effective partnership engagement and experience. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and understanding of corporate fundraising by supporting the Partnerships Team to develop and launch an exciting portfolio of corporate products and events, paying close attention to the evolving needs of partners in an ever-increasing digital environment. You will be involved with flagship events and campaigns such as the globally recognised Baby Loss Awareness Week, our award-winning Sands United Football Club, Big Give appeals and sector-leading collaborations. You will also draw upon your expertise and creativity by working on creatives and concepts with the team to increase engagement and further develop communication channels appropriate to a diverse corporate audience. With experience of managing a corporate partnerships portfolio of at least £75,000, you will have managed corporate fundraisers including Charity of the Year Partnerships, cause-related marketing partnerships and sponsors. We are looking for someone who has an eye for detail, is able to manage their time effectively and ensure the highest supporter experience. You will need to have strong IT skills including the use of a fundraising database. Main Purpose of Job This is an exciting role that will rely on a strong combination of excellent organisational and account management skills to support the Partnerships Team’s ambitious fundraising strategy. You will support the development and management of relationships with external partners, helping to enhance the team’s outreach, funding opportunities, and collaborative projects. This role involves administrative support, stakeholder communication, and event and volunteer coordination to ensure effective partnership engagement and experience. Additionally, the post holder will have the opportunity to further develop their skills and understanding of corporate fundraising by supporting the Partnerships Team to develop and launch an exciting portfolio of corporate products and events, paying close attention to the evolving needs of partners in an ever-increasing digital environment. You will be involved with flagship events and campaigns such as globally-recognised Baby Loss Awareness Week, award-winning Sands United Football Club, Big Give appeals and sector-leading collaborations. You will draw upon your expertise and creativity by working on creatives and concepts with the team to increase engagement and further develop communication channels appropriate to a diverse corporate audience. We are looking for someone who has an eye for detail, able to manage their time effectively and ensure the highest supporter experience. The role will also provide support to colleagues within the Income & Engagement Department to optimise income and awareness raising activities. Key Responsibilities Partnerships & Supporter Care • Assist in maintaining relationships with new and existing partners, donors and stakeholders. • Provide excellent account management of Sands’ small Charity of the Year and other corporate partners (as a guideline those giving up to £20,000) • Support Partnerships Team to achieve and grow overall team budget and support wider partnership portfolio. • Act as a key point of contact for partner enquiries and actively solicit donations and/or partnership opportunities. • Ensure that approaches and donations are responded to, and thanked, in a timely manner. • Support delivery of corporate-specific appeals, campaigns and events. • Deliver well managed and well-developed partnership stewardship and communications. • Act as a champion to inspire and motivate supporters to fundraise and raise awareness of Sands, and attend meetings and presentations as required. • Collate and provide engaging and dynamic partnership content for supporter resources, newsletters and mailings. • Maintain ongoing communications by telephone and email, building relationships with fundraisers and potential donors, ensuring each individual is appropriately stewarded to maximise supporter experience. • Maintain appropriate contracts or letters of agreements for donors and partners as required. • Support the Partnerships Team in the management of other partnerships through specific initiatives, such as events support and employee volunteering as required. • Underta