Corporate Partnerships - Business Development Lead
Location: Hybrid between home and our Head Offices in London
Salary Range: £59,030 - £63,195 per annum (plus ILW, £3,344, if residing & working in London)
Hours: 35 per week
Permanent Contract
Are you a leader with a proven track record in securing high value corporate strategic partnerships?
Can you inspire and grow a high-performing team to deliver transformational corporate partnerships for the British Red Cross?
The British Red Cross is recruiting a Business Development Lead to join our award-winning, nurturing team. You’ll work alongside an existing Lead to spearhead high-value, multi-year corporate-charity partnerships that power our humanitarian mission. Together, you’ll drive six- and seven-figure strategic relationships that make a lasting impact.
A day in the life of our Business Development Lead
- Big impact, big deals: You’ll secure six- and seven-figure corporate-charity partnerships that power our mission — from tackling climate change to responding to global disasters and emergencies.
- Strategic leadership: Guide your team through bold initiatives and help shape the future of our work across every corner of the Red Cross.
- Pipeline power: Own a new business corporate pipeline, set the strategy, and lead with purpose — all while mentoring two talented team members.
- Collaborative success: Work closely with your fellow Lead, new business peers, senior decision makers, and marketing specialists to develop long-lasting, impactful relationships.
Join the British Red Cross as a Business Development Lead — and shape the future of our mission. If you’re ready to help build partnerships that transform lives, we’re ready for you.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: You’ll bring substantial experience in corporate fundraising within the charity sector, with a strong track record of securing six- or seven-figure partnerships.
- A Team Leader: You have the skills and experience to manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing new business team.
- Strategic: You’re a relationship builder and influencer, able to engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Organised: You’ll thrive in a matrix environment and can manage competing priorities with confidence and clarity.
If you’re ready to help build partnerships that transform lives, apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
Interested? Closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on Sunday 23 November 2025. Interviews to follow soon after.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
- Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme. At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks. These include: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
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