Corporate Partnership Manager

Key Information

Salary: Appointments are normally made at the starting salary, however comparable skills and experience will be considered. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

Hours per week: 35 hours per week 

Location: Sutton with some requirement to travel to Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working

Closing Date: 25 October 2023

Job Details

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be required to play a critical role in taking forward our new fundraising strategy, by leading in generating new sources of income via corporate fundraising and philanthropy. The role will develop compelling proposals to secure corporate support for our world-leading cancer research, targeting companies which are a good fit for the ICR as an ambitious and internationally recognised centre of excellence.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must have extensive experience of working at the interface between the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, in similar roles within charities or higher education institutions. We are looking for someone who will be able to come in and establish a new strategic approach to corporate fundraising. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to articulate our research initiatives to potential partners, meeting our and their needs and interests through written and face-to-face contact. The ability to create strong working relationships internally with scientists, business development and support staff is vital.

Department/Directorate Information

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact recruitment@icr.ac.uk  

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here. 

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.