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Join the British Museum and shape the future of cultural heritage by fostering corporate partnerships that support the preservation of history
Overview
Salary £33368
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
The British Museum, a guardian of human history and culture, is searching for a motivated Corporate Partnerships Officer to join its Advancement department. This prestigious institution, home to the Rosetta Stone and countless other treasures, offers a dynamic work environment where history meets innovation. As a leading visitor attraction, the Museum is a hub for cultural exchange and learning, offering a competitive benefits package and unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
- Develop and manage valuable corporate partnerships to secure funding for the Museum.
- Plan and execute activities to maintain and enhance relationships with existing sponsors.
- Strategically pursue new business opportunities to expand the Museum's corporate network.
- Collaborate across departments to produce compelling proposals and marketing materials.
- Oversee the renewal and growth of sponsorships, with a keen eye for increasing revenue.
- A degree or equivalent educational background.
- Proficiency in IT and database management.
- Strong understanding of fundraising practices and principles.
- Proven project management experience with exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, with excellent communication and diplomacy.
The Museum provides an array of benefits including generous annual leave, a civil service pension scheme, museum and exhibition access, career development, and more. Embrace the unique opportunity to contribute to the legacy of the British Museum and apply your skills in a role that appreciates your efforts with tangible rewards and professional development.
The British Museum’s Advancement department is responsible for securing funds for the Museum from across a menu of different fundraising activities. The Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with sponsors, and members in the corporate sector.
A key aspect of the role is to support the Head of Corporate Partnerships with the management of existing relationships with corporate supporters. You will inherit a portfolio of current supporters wherein they are expected to plan, initiate and deliver activities to manage, maintain and grow relationships. Additionally, the role requires a large focus on business development with opportunity to increase team revenue from new corporate sponsors, partners and members.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will liaise across various departments within the Museum to develop proposals, marketing materials, reports, monthly network news, and a variety of other team resources.
Key areas of responsibility include income generation, account management and administration. You will be responsible for the day to day management and renewal of an agreed upon number of corporate sponsors, partners and members on an annual basis, recognising opportunities to increase revenue to sponsorship level when available.
About you: Educated to degree level or equivalent. IT proficient as well as experience using databases. Keen understanding of fundraising practices and principles alongside project management experience. High level of organisation, attention to detail and administrative skills and able to work to tight deadlines across multiple departments. Confident, diplomatic, persuasive and professional, able to stay motivated and willing to work outside of normal office hours.
About the British Museum: Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme. Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions. Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans. Professional and personal development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
