Job Title:                 Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer   

Reporting To:       Corporate Partnership Manager 

 

Salary:                      £32,000 - £35,000

Contract type:     Permanent 

Do you have a passion for building long term relationships and working on award winning partnerships? Would you like to help manage partnerships that not only raise income but also make a significant impact on food waste and food poverty? If so, this could be the role for you.

About The Felix Project
 
The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.  

 

Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted. 

 

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants, and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.  

We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.  

 

Purpose of the Job

The Felix Project is looking for a talented individual to help manage and support on implementing their corporate partnerships strategy. This role will sit within our growing Corporate Partnerships Team as part of the wider Income Generation & Marketing Team. The purpose of this role will be to lead on the development of new business in conjunction with the Corporate Partnership Managers, while also building upon our existing pipeline of future opportunities. 
 As a key member of the fundraising team, we expect the Senior Officer to actively contribute to the implementation of The Felix Project’s fundraising strategy. 

 

Your focus will be to ensure income growth from corporate sources and activity based in new business development however there will be some account management responsibilities alongside this. You will directly manage allocated relationships and projects to drive income and maximise the value to The Felix Project. There will be a focus on applying for Corporate Foundation grants [up to £50k] and highlighting relevant opportunities to the wider team.
 
You will be working closely with the Corporate Volunteering team, helping to establish a pipeline of new business contacts you can share with the wider corporate fundraising team.
 As a growing team, we have networks and pipelines in place but there will be a requirement for the post holder to innovate and develop new ways of working, in-line with the fast-paced operational requirements of the charity. 

 

 

 

Person Specification

You will be a creative individual who has proven experience in developing and stewarding relationships with corporate partners, as well as knowledge and understanding of winning new business. You will have strong organisational skills and be confident to network and build relationships with supporters. You will be committed to the work of The Felix Project, sustainability and creating a circular economy. 

 

Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role:  

 
Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role: 

 

The Felix Project recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

 

We particularly welcome applications from those of a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background, as BAME people are currently under-represented within The Felix Project.

 
What you’ll get in return
You will be working in an upbeat, innovative charity with strong vision, ambition and a fantastic culture and leadership team. 
 
We want every individual to feel empowered to bring their best to work, and that’s why we offer flexibility in our working locations, working hours and benefits so we can support you in your life and your career, and we welcome a conversation about how these options can best support you.

This is a hybrid working role, with opportunities to work from home and expected travel to our Park Royal, Enfield, Deptford and Poplar depots, when required. The salary is £32,000- £35,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

 
Contract Type:                             Permanent 

Hours:                                             37.5 hours per week, Occasionally the role may be required to work weekends and evenings.

 
Application procedure 

Please send your CV with a covering letter demonstrating your suitability for the role to recruitment@thefelixproject.org with ‘Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer’. 

 “The Felix Project can only employee applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK” 

Applications close: 28th July 2023

Interviews will be actively taking place, so we encourage you to apply early.