Recruitment Pack Corporate Partnerships Executive Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Recruitment Pack Corporate Partnerships Executive Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Dear Applicant, Thank you for requesting further information for our Corporate Partnerships Executive vacancy (Ref BDCH746). Please find enclosed the below information which you should read thoroughly before starting your application: A full job description & person specification Additional information Closing date: 14 August 2016 Interview date: 19 August 2016 If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications. Thank you for your interest in working for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The HR Team jobs@battersea.org.uk

Job Description Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Executive Hours: 35 per week Responsible To: Corporate Partnerships Manager Works With/Key Contact: Staff & managers across the Home Corporate Partners Communications, Commercial and Operations Location: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Duration: Permanent Responsible For: n/a Salary: 27,500 per annum Context and Background Established in 1860, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home aims to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help, caring for them until their owners or loving new homes can be found, no matter how long it takes. We are champions for, and supporters of, vulnerable dogs and cats, determined to create lasting changes for animals in our society. Every year, we care for over 8,000 dogs and cats. As part of a transformational growth strategy the Home has invested heavily in a new fundraising team and activities, increasing income more than tenfold since 2010 and substantially reducing an over reliance on legacy income. Our fundraising programme has grown rapidly across all areas; most notably by developing a significant individual donor base, establishing a major giving programme, launching new commercial activities and developing our events and community fundraising activity. Yet the opportunity to increase our impact for animals through growing a significant and sustainable income base remains considerable and our fundraising team are set to achieve ambitious year-on-year growth in order transform the lives of the animals in our care. Our talented and award-winning team is vibrant, ambitious and well respected. It s therefore an exciting time to work at one of the country s most loved and best known animal charities and work as part of one of the fastest growing fundraising teams. The Major Giving team looks after three different types of supporters to the home, Individuals, Trusts and Corporate. As a team, our aim is to continually find new supporters who can make a significant difference to the home by giving large financial gifts, while also looking after those who have already given. Whether that is working closely with an individual to help them see how their money is being spent, reporting back to Trusts on the impact of their donation or delivering on agreed marketing plans with a Corporate Partner. This area of fundraising has lots of opportunity for growth, as we work in a charity with great brand awareness and a strong affinity to so many people. Main Purpose of the Role To secure funding from new corporate partners and manage current corporate partnerships to achieve annual corporate targets and significant growth. To develop long-term, multi-faceted relationships with corporates with the aim of securing future funding or gifts in kind that meet the Home s objectives.

Overall Objectives To ensure that all fundraising opportunities are fulfilled and the objectives of the client and charity are fulfilled through the effective management and development of corporate partnerships (including sponsors), corporate campaigns and other relevant projects Ensuring that every corporate partnership is given the highest standards of support and communication Responsibilities Approx % of time Research, identify and approach prospective corporate supporters and engage them in 25% supporting BDCH Support current corporate partners through strong account management that maximises 25% income for BDCH, including working with partner employers and employees in staff fundraising initiatives to maximise income. Write partnership proposals, sponsorship proposals, marketing copy and reports. 10% Work closely with internal stakeholders or key volunteers in relation to corporate 10% partnerships managed by the post holder Develop and implement an annual work plan to achieve set budgetary targets and other 5% key objectives Keep up to date with the marketing/media landscape with an awareness of 5% changes/developments in traditional/new/social media Undertake thorough due diligence checks for all new partners and ensure at all times that 5% the Home s reputation and brand value is protected Responsible for the production of proposals, cases for support and other communications 5% as necessary to perform primary duties in accordance with the BDCH brand Maintain an accurate spread sheet of all existing income and prospect income on a 5% monthly basis Accurately record and maintain prospects and partners information using e the Raisers 5% Edge database The above job description is intended to be an outline of the duties and responsibilities for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is likely to change over time. You may be expected to undertake other duties that are commensurate with this role and grade. Decision Making and Accountabilities Decision Making Makes and influences decisions on developing new partnerships and delivering current partnerships, with the support of their manager. Accountability For compliance with fundraising law, good practice, and the Home s policies For the development of new partnerships and contracts, responsibility to fulfil our promises made to our partners and to support colleagues on projects which reach across other teams

Person Specification Essential Experience of a variety of fundraising techniques including employee fundraising, sponsorship, strategic marketing and cause related marketing Excellent inter-personal skills and track record of building, maintaining and managing successful corporate relationships as well as the ability to negotiate, influence and build credibility with external parties and colleagues An engaging speaker with experience of creating and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences (including pitches to company boards, directors and staff committee audiences). Excellent written communication skills including creative writing Substantial experience of fundraising from companies (or significant knowledge of the corporate sector with a sales focus) and a track record of success in achieving and exceeding set income targets Track record of success in developing new business and negotiating new partnerships. Broad knowledge/understanding of animal welfare and other issues relevant to Battersea and the ability to become familiar with new subject matter quickly Experience in undertaking research and analysing data to present findings in a coherent way. Ability and motivation to deliver high quality work with minimum supervision Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams A flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks Experience of keeping up to date with and applying good practice in your role Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change IT literate: - competent user of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Databases. Creative thinker with a solutions led attitude with experience of suggesting and taking the initiative about new ways of working that have been successfully implemented A track record of taking responsibility for your own work and the decisions you have made Understanding of, and a commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Desirable Experience of winning, negotiating and delivering corporate sponsorship arrangements. Experience and evidence of selling sponsorship and developing marketing partnerships. Experience in strategic planning and budgeting. Experience of working on a capital appeal Experience of working for a multi-site operation.

Position in the team General information The Home is an equal opportunities employer and all employees are actively encouraged to contribute to the promotion of diversity. All employees are required to act in accordance with their responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act. Data protection As part of your duties, you will be required to obtain, process and use information held on a computer or word processor. You may not use or disclose data for any other purpose than that for which it was recorded. You must only disclose data to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Working at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Please note that all offers of employment require: References deemed satisfactory to the Home Medical clearance via our occupational health team Proof of eligibility to work in the UK All new employees to the Home will be subject to a probationary period. We are unable to allow staff to bring their own dogs with them to work. The Home offers our employees a wide range of benefits to reward them for the value that they bring to the Home. Please click here for more information. We look forward to receiving your application!