Senior Corporate Development Lead (Maternity Cover) [O5171]

THE COMPANY

Our client is a prestigious British arts organisation renowned across the globe, specialising in outstanding performances of traditional ballet.  

THE ROLE

As Senior Corporate Development Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Development in meeting fundraising targets from Corporate Partners with strategic oversight and pursuing major prospects.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with key team members to help them achieve their strategic goals for 2025/26.
• Oversee the Corporates strategy to ensure that stewardship and cultivation opportunities are successfully managed.
• Manage and develop the team’s portfolio of Corporate prospects while bringing a network of contacts to grow a corporate partner pipeline.
• Generate reports and financial updates for the Corporate business unit, to present to committees and Senior staff when necessary.
• Help to ensure the successful delivery of a programme of events that will strengthen the relationship between the organisations and both partners and prospects.
• Line manage the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, supporting their projects closely.
• Remain up-to-date on matters related to best practice, developments within the sector and the organisations values and principles including DEI and their Environmental Responsibility Strategy.

THE PERSON

To be successful in this role, you will need an established record in securing substantial sponsorship and funding related to Corporate Partners.

Proven experience managing teams within a fundraising department is ideal, with a strong history helping direct reports achieve high targets as they relate to the development strategy.

Lastly, an appreciation for the arts and ballet in particular would be a significant benefit.

NEXT STEP

If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active role.
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role.
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

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