What do we need?

We’re looking for an experienced and responsible individual who has a passion for building mutually beneficial corporate partnerships that will in turn, grow income in this area for Arthritis Research UK. This is an important and varied role which will work to build great relationships internally and externally, raising the significance of arthritis and ultimately securing substantial income to fund our work. The role includes:

Shaping, growing and delivering a portfolio of new and current corporate partnerships that will meet KPIs and Net income targets
Providing excellent donor stewardship to current corporate partners
Developing a pipeline of potential partners including producing proposals and attending pitches

You!

Will have experience of working in corporate partnerships and in securing income through this type of fundraising
Will have the drive to grow something that is in its infancy and be excited about it too!
Will be a great communicator who’s happy to talk about arthritis, the impact it has on people’s lives and the difference a donation can make

Arthritis: what’s the impact?

More than 1 in 6 people of all ages struggle with the pain and disability of arthritis
Arthritis is the biggest cause of pain and disability in the UK
Musculoskeletal conditions account for one in five GP consultations (rising to 1 in 3 for the over 50s)

Arthritis Research UK: what are we doing about it?

We are the biggest funder of research into the cause, treatment and cure of all forms of arthritis in the UK (and the biggest non-government funder in the world)
Our work takes the pain away from people with arthritis
We enable people with arthritis to remain active, doing the things they love

How to apply:

Thank you for your interest in working for Arthritis Research UK. You’ll be joining an ambitious and dynamic organisation and helping really make a difference to peoples’ lives.
To apply for a job with us, you must:

Provide a short, up to date, CV and
Provide a succinct covering letter

Please click on APPLY NOW below to view the job description, which contains a person specification, detailing the key experience, skills, knowledge, and competencies required for the role. We tell you what we will be looking for in the application, and at the interview. To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted, you must demonstrate – by giving brief, bullet point examples wherever possible – how you meet the key requirements of the role in your covering letter.
Once you have completed your application please email it to recruitment@arthritisresearchuk.org

First Interviews expected: 27 March 2015 in our London Office

Arthritis Research UK is an equal opportunities employer.