Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer
| Company: | Cats Protection |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | RH17 7TT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £38,918.33 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer:
The successful candidate will assist in the development of new, long-term corporate partnerships, supporting the implementation of the corporate partnerships fundraising plan and increasing sustainable net income for Cats Protection.
The Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer will be pivotal in driving new income for the charity, working as one with teams across the charity to identify new opportunities for potential corporate funding support.
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers
We currently have a team of one part-time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer and a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team
You will be managed by the Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, and you will work alongside another Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to achieve a joint team target
What we are looking for in our Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer:
Significant corporate partnership fundraising experience generating new business within a charity setting
Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with supporters/ clients/colleagues
Experience of presenting business proposals in person and via conference call
Experience of managing commercial participators agreements, negotiating updates and changes where necessary
Excellent networking skills
Familiar with the CIOF codes of practice relating to corporate partnership fundraising
What we can offer you in a role where your work helps improve cats’ lives:
Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance
Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance
Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services
Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
Learn more about our full reward package: here
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 20 September 2026
Virtual interview date: 28 and 29 September 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.