Regional Partnership Lead Wales

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Are you a natural relationship builder with a flair for connecting with people and a passion for making a difference? As a Regional Partnership Lead at Marie Curie, you'll play a vital role in shaping the strategic regional partnership landscape by driving our mission forward creating meaningful partnerships that support end-of-life care across your local community.

To help us achieve this, we're looking for a number of ambitious Regional Partnership Leads to join our local fundraising teams. Our Leads will play a crucial role in cultivating, managing, and growing partnerships with local businesses, organisations, and stakeholders to support Marie Curie's fundraising and awareness efforts. This is a great opportunity to shape the strategic regional partnership landscape in Marie Curie.

If you have experience in fundraising, sales or business development, enjoy building relationships, identifying potential partnership opportunities and a passion for a role that makes a difference in end-of-life care then this may be the role for you.

You will be responsible for:
- Developing and stewarding relationships with key decision makers to maximize partnership opportunities with prospects and existing partners.
- Creating bespoke, creative and robust cultivation and stewardship plans to engage top prospects.
- Collaborating with the regional/national teams to share information and ensure a comprehensive and structured approach in building strong relationships at all levels across Marie Curie.
- Supporting community fundraising colleagues in your region with their corporate approaches and stewardship.

Key Criteria:
- A proven record in fundraising, sales or business development.
- Ability to identify, prospect, and secure new corporate leads.
- Experience in writing proposals, delivering pitches, and securing corporate partnerships.
- Expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a professional, methodical approach.
- A proactive, self-starter with the ability to manage and drive your workload to meet objectives.

For more information on the roles and the team please see our candidate pack here.

The full job description is available here.

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 8th December 2024

Salary: £35,530 - 39,474 depending on experience
Contract:   Full time, permanent
Based:  This is homebased role with the requirement for regular travel within the Wales area.
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

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