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Senior Corporate Fundraiser Location: Hybrid Salary: FTE £29,000 to £32,000 (£15.93 to £17.58 per hour) Role Status: 28 (part-time) to 35 (full-time) hours per week Closing Date: 27 April 2026 Location: Minimum of 2 days per week from our office in Stroud, Gloucestershire. (Fully remote may be considered; must be UK based). We are looking for a Senior Corporate Fundraiser to become an integral part of the Meningitis Now corporate fundraising team, as we build upon our longstanding, dedicated supporter base with exciting new partnerships and tremendous potential for growth. You will provide expert stewardship of our current portfolio of corporate supporters and deliver new fundraising activities and campaigns that will inspire their employees to fundraise. These relationships will develop further by securing new support through sponsorship, company donations, payroll giving and referrals to new partnership prospects within their network. You will work with the Corporate Fundraising Manager to identify, secure and launch new partnerships for the charity and work together to grow income from corporate fundraising incrementally over the coming years. This role sits within Meningitis Now’s Partnerships Team, currently a team of four, which is responsible for raising sustainable income from trusts, grants, corporate partnerships and key supporters. About the Job Duties and Responsibilities: Work collaboratively as part of the Partnerships Team, to deliver the annual corporate fundraising plan and income target of £224,420 in 2026/27. Account management to develop positive relationships with all corporate supporters with the aim of achieving long-term and sustainable support. This will include written communications, telephone conversations, face-to-face meetings and attendance at events. Work closely with the Corporate Fundraising Manager to develop new, creative and engaging opportunities for companies to support Meningitis Now. Support the fundraising team in the promotion of our events and corporate sponsorship opportunities. Deliver excellent stewardship to inspire supporters to take part in events and, where opportunities exist, cultivate longer-term corporate partnerships. Create compelling donor communications and ensure that impact reports are compiled to a high standard. Proactively follow up on incoming enquiries from companies who have expressed an interest in supporting the charity. Ensure all donations received from corporate supporters are thanked in a timely and engaging manner. Support the Corporate Fundraising Manager by contributing to high quality partnership applications and pitch presentations. Attend networking and supporter events, as a key representative and spokesperson for the charity. Utilise LinkedIn to identify and cultivate new connections for the charity and build upon relationships with existing supporters. Develop positive relationships internally across the charity, particularly where corporate supporters are involved in challenge events, mentoring programmes or providing pro-bono support. Keep accurate records and our database (Salesforce) up to date with all supporter communications. Ensure all data protection and compliance requirements are consistently upheld. Champion the Fundraising Regulator’s Codes of Practice. What We're Looking For Essential Selection Criteria: Relationship fundraising experience (paid or voluntary). Partnership working or account management. Strong written communication skills, including producing high quality materials. Confident presenting and speaking in public. Experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, at all levels. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate supporters. Excellent networking skills and the ability to build rapport quickly. Be an effective team player. Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail. Creative approach to developing and inspiring new fundraising ideas. Self motivated with the ability to work independently and proactively. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Empathy and sensitivity when supporting individuals affected by meningitis. Strong administrative skills and confident use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience using CRM databases, preferably Salesforce. Desirable Selection Criteria: Fundraising qualification (e.g. CIoF or equivalent). Knowledge of corporate fundraising principles and best practice. Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. Experience coordinating or supporting fundraising events. Experience working with volunteers. Understanding of data protection requirements within charities. Knowledge or experience of using AI. Knowledge and experience of using Canva to design materials. Ready to Apply Please apply by completing the application form on our HR system – you will be redirected on clicking apply. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or covering letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Closing date for applications: Monday, 27 April 2026 at 10am* Interviews: Tuesday, 5 May and Thursday, 7 May 2026 *Note: Meningitis Now reserve the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible