Partnerships Lead (Trusts, Foundations and Statutory)

Closing date: May 14, 2024

Interview date: TBC

Location: Home-based or Hybrid (office in Wandsworth, London)

Salary: £40,000 - 48,000 depending on experience

About the role:

If you’re passionate about building partnerships which transform lives, we want to hear from you. Every year, thousands of people receive life-changing support from Back Up – and with your help, we can do even more.

This new and exciting role spans trusts, foundations and statutory fundraising. You will be leading the way on delivering the trusts and foundations strategy – which has been growing from strength to strength – with significant focus on the development of long-term, meaningful partnerships. In addition, you’ll be scoping out the statutory landscape and exploring the opportunities for Back Up to support more people with funding from NHS, national and local government sources.

We pride ourselves in the strength of our partnerships and the impact they have – and are looking for someone who feels just the same as we do. Sound like you? Get in touch!

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

How to apply:

Please apply by submitting the below to recruitment@backuptrust.org.uk

• To apply please send your CV and covering letter max two sides A4 (saying why you want the job and explaining how you fit the person specification)

Any questions about the role, just email charlene@backuptrust.org.uk to find out more information.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.

Closing date: We will work on a rolling basis, arranging interviews as suitable applicants come through. We expect this role to be popular, so please apply early.