About us The Sick Children’s Trust is the charity that

provides vital ‘Homes from Home’ where families with a sick child in hospital can stay, free of

charge, just minutes from their child’s bedside.

At an overwhelming and difficult time, we offer families the support they need to face the day

ahead. They can have a hot shower and a comfortable bed to rest, and our caring staff are

there to listen and comfort them when they need it. Not only do we alleviate financial worries, but

we also help the mental wellbeing of the families we support.

Our vision We are working to a future where every family with a seriously ill child in hospital can stay together, close to their child’s hospital bedside.

Our mission We provide welcoming, comfortable ‘Homes from Home’, to keep families together when they have a sick child in hospital and kind, caring staff to support them

Our values

Togetherness We work together to make a difference

Passionate We believe passionately that families with a seriously ill child in hospital should be together

We are open, honest and transparent in everything we do. We spend our money responsibly ensuring that families are always at the heart of our work

Supportive We care for families when they really need us and we support our staff to be the best they can be

Trustworthy

Proud We are proud to be able to welcome all families that need us to our clean and comfortable ‘Homes from Home’

Our ‘Homes from Home’ We have ten ‘Homes from Home’ across England that can support 148 families a night. In 2024/25 we provided 48,062 nights in our homes, supporting 3,203 families.

Our staff survey

of our colleagues are proud to work at The Sick Children's Trust

of our colleagues said that the work of the charity inspires them to do a good job

100% 97% of our colleagues enjoy working at The Sick Children's Trust

95%

We supported

3,203 families

We provided

48,062 nights of

accommodation

Occupancy rates

91% in our ‘Homes

from Home’

Average travel time

82 minutes from home to hospital

Our impact 24/25

Job Description Job title:

Hours:

Location:

Reports to:

Line Manage:

Development Manager - Corporate and Philanthropy

Full time - 35 hours per week

Hybrid (with 1-2 days in Head Office – London EC2A 2AH)

Director of Fundraising

x1 Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer (South), x1 P/T Corporate Officer (North)

Role purpose: To lead the growth of The Sick Children’s Trust’s corporate partnerships programme,

securing new business and developing high-value, long-term relationships that generate income and

enhance brand visibility. The postholder will also support the Director of Fundraising in engaging major

donors and senior supporters to unlock introductions, warm leads and philanthropic giving.

The role will also line manage a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer in the South, responsible for mid-

level corporate partnerships (typically £5k-25k) and a Corporate Officer in the North.

Key Responsibilities Corporate Fundraising and New Business Development:

Develop and implement a strategy to grow corporate income, focusing on new business and long-term high-value partnership opportunities. Identify and research prospective companies aligned with the charity’s mission and values. Regularly develop creative and tailored approaches and submit propositions that reflect a company’s CSR, marketing or staff engagement objectives. Produce high-quality, pitch-ready proposals, presentations and decks, collaborating with the Communications and Marketing Team. Deliver confident, persuasive pitches at a senior level (e.g. CSR leads, directors, boards). Build a strong actionable pipeline of opportunities, supported by a robust forecasting, prospect tracking and relationship mapping.

Relationship Management and Stewardship:

Collaborate with the Senior Partnerships Officer to ensure excellent account management of mid-level corporate partners. Work with the Director of Fundraising to cultivate key individuals (e.g. major donors, trustees, senior volunteers – Fundraising Development Board Members) who can make introductions or influence support. Ensure effective stewardship, reporting and communications to build long-term value from all partnerships. Contribute to wider philanthropic strategy by identifying and engaging corporate leaders who may also be major donor prospects.

Key Responsibilities Relationship Management and Stewardship:

Collaborate with the Senior Partnerships Officer to ensure excellent account management of mid-level corporate partners. Work with the Director of Fundraising to cultivate key individuals (e.g. major donors, trustees, senior volunteers – Fundraising Development Board Members) who can make introductions or influence support. Ensure effective stewardship, reporting and communications to build long-term value from all partnerships. Contribute to wider philanthropic strategy by identifying and engaging corporate leaders who may also be major donor prospects.

Cross-Organisational Collaboration:

Work with the operations, communications and marketing teams to shape compelling partnership offerings. Identify opportunities for co-branded campaigns, sponsorship, volunteering, events and media exposure. Act as a key external ambassador for the charity in corporate settings and sector events.

Management and Reporting:

Line manage, coach and support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer (South) and the P/T Corporate Officer (North). Report regularly to the Director of Fundraising on performance against income targets, pipeline and strategic development. Use DonorFlex to maintain accurate records, income tracking and reporting

Essential Experience and Skills

Proven track record of personally securing new five and six-figure corporate partnerships or equivalent high-value business development deals within the last 1-2 years. Proven experience in writing and designing compelling, tailored funding proposals and pitch decks that have secured high-value donations and Charity of the Year partnerships of £50,000 and above. Strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven track record of delivering persuasive pitches to senior stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with both corporate and philanthropic audiences. Proven experience in working with and stewarding major donors, using a tailored, strategic approach to secure high-level income from their personal wealth or through their company or corporate affiliations. Proven experience of collaborating with teams such as Communications and Marketing to shape compelling partner propositions, demonstrating strong creative thinking and the ability to turn ideas into actionable, high-impact projects. Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Confidence in using CRM systems and pipeline reporting (DonorFlex, Raisers Edge or similar). Knowledge of the charity sector and corporate responsibility trends.

Additional Information:

Some UK travel, including visits to our Home from Home and corporate partners, will be required. Occasional evening work may be required to attend events We welcome applications from the commercial sector and those working in CSR, partnerships or business development roles.

Person Specification

Desirable

Experience of line managing or mentoring staff.

Benefits

Post-probation benefits:

Commitment to your wellbeing including:

Bonus day off in December Enhanced pension option Permanent health insurance Access to Digicare+ Access to Medicash Interest free travel loan

Employee Assistance Programme Eyecare Voucher Flu Vaccination Life Assurance

35 hour working week Discretionary hybrid working 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off Time off in lieu policy Auto-enrolment into a pension scheme at 3 months service Commitment to development and training Family friendly policies (flexible working and time off for dependents)

The Sick Children's Trust strives to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive organisation, where people feel supported and valued to be the best they can be.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply for this role to the best of your abilitysuch as an accessible venue for interview, please let us know your requirements and we will make every effort to provide assistance.

Equal Opportunity

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification to: recruitment@sickchildrenstrust.org

We will be considering applications as they are submitted so early application is advised.

The closing date for this vacancy is 6 February 2026

For further details about The Sick Children’s Trust please visit our website sickchildrenstrust.org

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