This is a newly created role for an experienced Head of Corporate Partnerships to lead the development and delivery of a new strategy to grow income from corporate and commercial partnerships, which includes significant investment into high value fundraising streams. This role would suit an ambitious fundraiser who is motivated by the opportunity to lead a dynamic team to deliver major growth over the next few years.

Client Details

Independent Age is a national charity steeped in history, dedicated to ending financial hardship in later life.

The charity is a well-known campaigner for policy changes to combat poverty in later life. Their Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people to increase their income, reduce their costs, ensure their have a roof over their head and the social care they need to live with dignity. Through their grants programme, they support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.

Description

- Develop and deliver a cohesive corporate fundraising strategy, prioritising strategic partnerships that are high value, long term and mutually beneficial.

- Lead the team to develop and deliver a portfolio of qualified five, six and seven figure corporate partnership opportunities to achieve annual and multi-year targets.

- Work collaboratively with the Leadership Team and colleagues to develop and maintain a compelling case for support and attractive commercial opportunities.

- Ensure the development of robust and strategic stewardship plans that engage donors with Independent Age''s work and impact to retain and grow support.

- Represent the team at Senior Leadership and Board sub-committee meetings where relevant.

- Provide inspiring and effective leadership, direction and oversight as a member of the leadership team to maximise impact for older people facing financial hardship.

Profile

- Proven track record in high-value corporate fundraising, including personally securing and managing six and seven figure partnerships.

- Significant experience shaping and implementing successful corporate fundraising strategies that deliver substantial income growth.

- Demonstrable success establishing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial approach within teams to develop commercial opportunities and fundraising channels.

- Experience developing partnerships, delivering service agreements and managing contractual targets from commissioned and/or commercial sources.

- Experienced leader with demonstrable success leading, inspiring and motivating high-performing fundraising and partnership teams.

- Commitment to contributing to a positive, supportive culture and championing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Job Offer

Salary - -65,678 per annum plus benefits.

Permanent, full-time leadership opportunity with hybrid working

Location - London W14, West Kensington

Deadline: Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 9am.

Applications require a tailored CV and a supporting statement. To arrange a confidential chat and to receive the full job description, please get in touch with Emma Winter, Business Director in the Charities team.

Independent Age celebrates diversity and champions the differences that make each of us unique. They actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join them and help shape what they do. They aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure they are safeguarding those they work with. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.