Position: Corporate Partnerships Lead
Location: Leuchie House, North Berwick, EH39 5NT (Hybrid)
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Salary: £40,000
Contract Type: Full Time / 35 Hours
Leuchie is seeking a skilled and ambitious Corporate Partnerships Lead to drive high-value corporate partnerships, develop innovative campaigns, and generate sustainable income to support our mission of delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurological conditions and their families. This senior, strategic, and results-driven role is central to Leuchie’s fundraising and organisational growth.
About Leuchie
Leuchie is a leading national respite centre based in North Berwick, providing high-quality services for people with neurological conditions and their families. Their inclusive and welcoming environment promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. The organisation supports hundreds of individuals and families each year, offering respite care, therapeutic activities, and opportunities for social connection that improve quality of life and build confidence.
Leuchie relies on the generosity of supporters to maintain and expand their amazing services. Over the years, they have built a strong reputation for compassionate, person-centred care and for delivering tangible outcomes for those they serve. They are committed to innovation, working closely with healthcare professionals, families, and community partners to enhance the impact of their services.
As they continue to grow, Leuchie are now seeking a Corporate Partnerships Lead who can combine strategic vision with practical delivery skills to build and maintain long-term relationships with corporate partners across Scotland and the UK. This role offers the opportunity to significantly increase income streams and create lasting engagement with the private sector, helping to secure the future of Leuchie’s vital work.
What will you do as Corporate Partnerships Lead?
In this role, you will lead the development and execution of Leuchie’s corporate partnerships strategy. You will identify, cultivate, and secure new high-value partnerships while managing and growing existing relationships. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that partnership activity aligns with Leuchie’s wider fundraising and strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnerships Strategy: Lead the creation, development, and delivery of a corporate partnerships strategy, integrating with wider income generation objectives, setting ambitious income targets, and maintaining a robust pipeline of prospective partners.
Partnership Development and Acquisition: Identify, pitch to, and secure new high-value corporate partners through innovative and tailored proposals, managing a pipeline of strategic opportunities.
Partnership Stewardship and Growth: Maintain and deepen existing partnerships, ensuring long-term engagement, loyalty, and growth. Act as the primary contact for corporate partners and oversee stewardship activities, including events and recognition programmes.
Campaigns and Marketing: Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop joint campaigns, co-branded communications, and engagement initiatives that amplify partner support.
Team Collaboration and Leadership: Work across teams to align partnership activity with other fundraising streams, supporting organisational goals while delivering projects independently.
Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain accurate records, analyse performance data, and report on income and partnership impact to senior leadership.
What does Leuchie need from you?
Experience:
• Proven background in corporate fundraising, corporate partnerships, or business development, securing high-value partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the voluntary/charity sector and how corporate partnerships can deliver mutual value.
• Experience in stakeholder management, negotiation, and delivering successful partnership campaigns.
• Competence in managing projects, multiple priorities, and working independently and collaboratively.
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience. (Desirable)
Key Skills and Attributes:
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders, decision-makers, and diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic and creative thinker, able to design and implement innovative campaigns that align corporate objectives with Leuchie’s mission.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of tailoring messages to different audiences.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify new business opportunities while maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
• Highly organised and proactive, with strong project management skills to manage multiple initiatives and deliver on ambitious targets.
• Data-literate and digitally competent, able to use CRM systems and analytics to inform strategy, track progress, and report on outcomes.
What is in it for you?
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a respected charity at a time of exciting change and development. As Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will receive:
• 35 days annual leave including public holidays.
• 3% employer pension contribution standard.
• Enhanced sickness and parental leave along with employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing charity.
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with neurological conditions and their families.
This is your opportunity to lead corporate partnerships for a dynamic, impactful charity at an exciting time in its development.
Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.
Closing date: Tuesday 21st October at Midnight
Interview date: WC 27th October at Leuchie House
This search is being conducted for Leuchie by BTA. Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.