Corporate Partnerships Executive

Salary: £25,260 - £27,370 (incl. London Weighting £3,700) Location: London Hours/days per week: 35 hours/ 5 days per week (1 FTE) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 27th September 2017, 5.30pm Interview date: Friday 6th October 2017 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to support Friends of the Earth in taking our corporate partnerships to the next level. Friends of the Earth recognises that allies are critical in creating the positive change that our planet needs, so we partner with environmentally responsible businesses who can help us enhance the impact of our campaigns. This role sits within the Major Partnerships team. The post holder will support the implementation of the corporate engagement plan and work across all departments in Friends of the Earth to fulfil our vision of a world where businesses have social and environmental purpose. Corporate fundraising is a relatively new income stream for Friends of the Earth so the post holder will join at a very exciting time where there will be opportunity to shape and influence Friends of the Earths business engagement This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills, experience and knowledge of corporate partnerships fundraising, including account management and relationship cultivation. Main Responsibilities Support the management of the current portfolio of business partners Take responsibility for account management of small to medium value business relationships Support the development of the new business pipeline Provide general administrative support for corporate partnership activities You will have experience of working in partnerships between private, public or third sector organisations and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of CSR and corporate partnerships. You will be a creative, highly motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal, communication and strong organisational skills. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. We offer a competitive range of benefits, a good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant and friendly organisational culture. Diversity and equal opportunities: Friends of the Earth is an equal opportunities employer and we are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement including: black and minority ethnic people; disabled people; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; and woman in senior positions. Do contact us as we really do want you to see how you can become part of the Friends of the Earth team. CVs are not accepted for this role.