Head of New Relationships

Quality collaboration. Evolving leadership. Instilling a sense of pride. 

Head of New Relationships

£85,000 - £90,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Director of Fundraising (MFE)

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 19 December 2024 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact [email protected] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. By been committed to Cancer Research UK’s vision you will help to bring about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Head of New Relationships to join our Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement (MFE) directorate. This role will play a key role, leading the transformation of our New Relationships Team so that it is insight led and understands the needs of our supporters. In partnership with Heads across Relationship Management and under the guidance of the Department Director, you will lead and transform a team of supporter acquisition, new business and sector experts. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a high-value pipeline of prospects, driving the acquisition of new relationships, and long-term partnerships that deliver transformational impact for CRUK.

What will I be doing?

• Develop and deliver the multi-year Relationship Management & Sponsorship acquisition strategy, setting the vision and ambition that will ensure CRUK secures transformational long term strategic partners, individuals and groups who come together to Beat Cancer and create impact across CRUK.

• Embed and optimize the use of Salesforce CRM and data insight tools to drive high level of growth.

• Collaborate with the Relationship Management, MFE & CRUK Leadership Teams to identify priority audiences & sectors, trends, areas and new mid to high value strategic prospects to secure new & support the renewal of partnerships

• Work to maximise the impact and engagement of the Corporate Board & their networks

• Be fully accountable for the team’s performance and delivery of financial and non-financial targets

• Lead your management and extended team teams through a significant cultural and capability shift towards a genuinely audience-centric approach

What skills are we looking for?

• Extensive experience of new business or sales environments, with a sound understanding of moving customers or supporters through a pipeline to bring in new income and growth.

• Extensive experience of creating propositions

• Relevant knowledge of the external market and experience working within commercial and/or community environments.

• Strong understanding and appreciation for the value of brand and how to position that to perspective partners/ individuals

• Significant experience of creating and leading fast paced large, high performing, multi-disciplined teams, working across a range of projects for prospective new relationships, with a track record of delivering results.

• Significant experience of developing strategies and delivery through implementation plans.

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills with a strong ability to build networks and foster relationship internally and externally

• A willingness and ability to travel across the UK

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at [email protected].  

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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. 

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner. 

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.