Deadline: 23:59, October 12th
Please note that we are using an external recruitment agency for this role. Please visit the Prospectus job listing for further information and to apply.
We are seeking a dynamic and confident New Corporate Partnerships Lead to join our high-performing fundraising team.
The New Corporate Partnerships Lead will lead proactive new business development for the organisation within the corporate sector, developing a strong prospect pipeline, cultivating relationships and networks to grow awareness of the organisation. The Lead will personally scope, develop, and secure new corporate partnerships, aiming for six-figure+ annual donations from a diverse and robust portfolio of partners with multi-year commitments, working with the Director of Development and Head of Corporate Partnerships to appropriately secure and steward.
The selected candidate will be experienced in successfully securing corporate partnerships at six-figures and above, from initial prospect research to contracting and ongoing stewardship. The person will also have experience networking to build and manage relationships that lead to major gifts, particularly in the corporate world with senior non-profit volunteers. You will have first-class interpersonal skills and will be a natural ambassador in this externally-facing role for the organisation.
Terms of Appointment
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £49,100-£57,000
Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
A DBS check may be required
Candidate must be eligible to work in the UK; we are unfortunately not a licensed visa sponsor.
Scroll down to find out about our staff benefits!
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
- Department
- Development
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £49,100 - £57,000
- Deadline
- 12 October, 2026
London
Our Benefits
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Annual leave
27 days per annum plus bank holidays (29 days per annum for roles at 'Head of' level and above).
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Pension scheme
Contributory pension scheme (subject to the conditions of the scheme) which includes a 7% employer pension contribution.
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Family leave
Enhanced maternity, paternity/ partner, adoption, shared parental leave pay and carer's leave (conditions apply)
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Flexible working
Minimum 2 office days per week, plus Flexible Working Policy
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Wellbeing
2 paid mental health/ self-care days, annual wellbeing workshops and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
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Other benefits include:
Cycle to work scheme, life assurance cover, season ticket loans, and free tea, coffee, fruit and lunch when working from the office.
“The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role and recognise the value that diversity brings to our work.”