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Join the mission to sustain life by securing strategic partnerships with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Overview
Salary
£40000 - £43000
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and leading plant science institute, strives to understand and protect plants and fungi for the good of the planet and all its living beings. They are leading the fight against the extinction crisis and advocating for a world where nature is protected, appreciated, and managed sustainably.
Role Summary
- Identify, cultivate and secure high-value corporate partnerships
- Manage a diverse corporate prospects portfolio
- Oversee the delivery of partnership benefits, reporting and recognition
- Lead all stages of partnership development from prospecting to agreement negotiation
Role Requirements
- Significant experience in corporate fundraising or commercial partnerships
- Proven record of securing six-figure+ agreements and managing large portfolios
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to engage senior stakeholders effectively
Join us at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a leading plant science institute and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We aim to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all, and managed sustainably. We draw on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, and our inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
The role: As the Corporate Partnerships Manager for New Partnership Development, you will secure new strategic corporate partnerships that support our Science, Conservation, and Education missions. You will identify, cultivate, and secure high-value corporate partnerships, manage a diverse portfolio of corporate prospects, and ensure the delivery of partnership benefits, reporting, and recognition. This role involves leading all stages of partnership development, from prospecting and developing tailored cultivation strategies to creating compelling proposals and negotiating agreements.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate fundraising or commercial partnerships, with a proven record of securing six-figure+ agreements and managing large portfolios. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, along with the credibility to engage senior stakeholders effectively.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary of £40,000 - £43,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Our benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, an Employee Assistance Programme, and other wellbeing support such as a cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. Additionally, we provide a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme, and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
