Join us! We’re recruiting a Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager

We’re looking for a positive, experienced, and highly organised individual to join our team as our new Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager!

DISCLAIMER: Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants must have the full legal right to work in the UK as the Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time.  

About the role

Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with an interest in working in the international development sector? Are you creative, strategic, highly organised, a confident and effective communicator and strong team player?  

We are looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager to work closely with the Head of Programme Funding to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding. If you are seeking a dynamic and engaging role which offers you the chance to play a pivotal role within a small but ambitious organisation, then this could be the job for you.

You will be an exemplary relationship builder and have experience in developing multi-faceted corporate partnerships (ideally with experience and success in employee engagement, corporate sponsorship, and/or operational partnerships).

The role also line manages the Senior Programme Funding Officer, a position that provides administrative and fundraising support across the whole fundraising team.  Please note that we are a small team and so you’ll need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves to help out team members and to support new business across other restricted income streams.  

If you think you have the skills, qualities and drive to fulfil this role, but don’t meet all of the specifications, or perhaps you’ve gained your experience in (for example) commercial sales or within relationships management and are looking to move into development work, we would still welcome hearing from you. We’re always interested to hear from talented individuals who can help drive the success of the team.  

What can the Foundation offer you 

• You will be part of an organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and seek all staffs input into strategy, annual plans, and organisational values. 
• A positive and collaborative culture – we are proud of our leadership and management style that encourages teamwork, open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive 
• One-on-one regular meetings with your line manager or director to focus on career and professional development while also taking an interest in your personal wellbeing 

About the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women 

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women works with women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries. We work together to enable women entrepreneurs to reach their potential. We are committed to eliminating the global gender gap in entrepreneurship and creating a future where women entrepreneurs thrive.  

Since our inception in 2008, we have supported more than 250,000 women to start and grow successful micro, small, and medium sized businesses in over 100 countries.  

Training, mentoring, networking and collaboration are at the heart of our work, deploying technology innovatively to reach and connect with more women worldwide. Our approach opens doors for women entrepreneurs to networks, finance, new markets, investments and opportunities.  

As a result, women create a future for themselves, their families, and their communities. In turn, they contribute to more robust economies, global gender equality and a thriving entrepreneurial sector.  

How to apply 

To apply, please  download the job description and send us the following: 

• Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (one A4 page max) 
• We will not accept or consider applications submitted without a cover letter. 
• When writing your cover letter, please refer to the job description, focussing on the essential and desirable criteria 
• Current CV (two A4 pages max) 

All applicants should have the legal right to work in the UK prior to applying.  

Please send your application, or any questions you might have, to recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org by 5pm BST on 17 May 2024. 

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process. 

For information purposes, we request that you complete the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) monitoring form when you submit your application. This is not mandatory but supports the Foundation with its EDI goals and objectives. All information is private, and we abide by stringent GDPR and data processing management systems. The link is available here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LG35KF5 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview. 

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.