Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Job summary

Phyllis Tuckwell provides palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and part of North East Hampshire.

Our vision is that everyone should have the best possible experience at the end of life because every day is precious.

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

Salary: £28,823-£29,941 per annum WTE

Hours: 37 hours per week

Come and join our Corporate Partnerships team! I have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser within our Income Generation team. This role will see you working with a variety of businesses, large and small, local, national and event multinational companies across our catchment area. You will be helping companies to understand the impact of their support, using stories to engage with contacts at all levels and helping to support them with events, challenges, sponsorship and volunteering. You will also have the opportunity to come up with new ideas to engage and build the support of our corporate partners. Its a fun and varied role and no two weeks are the same, so youll need to bring lots of energy to the position! I am looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate individual who is great at communicating and confident at building relationships with our corporate supporters as well as internally within Phyllis Tuckwell.

Sarah Blake, Corporate Partnerships Manager.

Main duties of the job

A full driving licence and car is required for this position.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience working within corporate charity partnerships or a commercial business development account management environment with transferable relationship management skills.
The ability to work in a busy team, managing conflicting priorities and be adaptable to changing demands on your time.
Be a natural people person with strong communication skills to engage with a variety of corporate contacts at various levels within organisations on the phone, face to face and in written communications.
Have excellent presentation skills and present themselves professionally.
Have experience working with supporters, customers, volunteers to deliver exceptional service and support, with a solution-focused approach.
Be confident in managing your own time with the ability to work independently and proactively.
Enjoy building effective relationships with colleagues as part of a lively team.
Have a flexible approach to working hours as the role involves some evening and weekend working and be prepared to travel across the PT catchment area to maximise fundraiser support.

About us

In return we offer:

6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
Excellent education and training
Employee Assistance Programme
Health Cash Plan Scheme
Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
Blue Light Discount Card

Further information can be obtained from Sarah Blake, Corporate Partnerships Manager on 01252 729462 or sarah.blake@pth.org.uk

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact HR on 01252 729408 or email recruitment@pth.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 21st July 2025

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 30th or Thursday 31st July 2025

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,823 to £29,941 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0001-PHY0618

Job locations

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Crosby Way

Farnham

Surrey

GU9 7XG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Phyllis Tuckwell

Job Description

POST: Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

Responsible to: Corporate Partnerships Manager

Accountable to: Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

Job Purpose: To support the CPM in the development and growth of Corporate Partnerships by identifying and managing mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships with companies, their staff and customers

To contribute to meeting the income targets for Corporate Partnerships and the wider income streams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. PROFESSIONAL

Corporate Relationships

1.1 Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager in managing, stewarding and developing all corporate partnerships and supporting corporate partners in their fundraising activities.

1.2 To lead the stewardship/ relationship management for a number of current partnerships, as designated by the CPM, to maximise the revenue and added value benefits from each partner. To proactively contact and visit each partner as needed.

1.3 Be responsible for maintaining regular communications with our corporate supporters including, newsletters, thank you letters etc, keeping appropriate records of all communication.

1.4 To be a representative for PT out in the community, attending meetings, cheque presentations, forums and other outside events as necessary and ensure your actions and attitudes displayed reflect the professional and high reputations of the charity at all times.

1.5 Ensure that the Phyllis Tuckwell supporter database, Raisers Edge, is kept up to date with accurate record of corporate partners and their relationship and communications with the charity. Work with the Database Manager to identify best practise for recording information and interrogating data.

1.6 Oversee and manage Corporate Volunteer initiatives, working with Retail, Voluntary Services, Estates, Income Generation and Clinical teams. Ensure corporate volunteers and PT staff are fully briefed and volunteers gain the most from the opportunity with a view to generate income.

1.7 Support the CPM to ensure that all relevant processes including due diligence and Corporate Partnership, Commercial Participator Agreements are in place and kept up to date.

1.8 Provide and prepare resources needed by Corporate Partners raising funds for PT, including providing fundraising materials, collection methods and attending events or functions where appropriate.

1.9 Use all available methods of communication as appropriate, including face to face communication wherever possible, to build long term relationships with the partners and prospects.

1.10 Proactively research and identify potential new mutually beneficial corporate partnerships, giving presentations and pitches to businesses and trade groups as well as canvassing to cold corporates. Propose new partners to the CPM for approval and develop and deliver a partnership plan.

1.11 Attend local networking events as identified by the CPM and identify opportunities to create partnerships and to speak about the work of Phyllis Tuckwell.

1.12 Research and monitor the success of corporate fundraising at other hospices and in the charity sector and be aware of local corporate and charity relationships. Identify appropriate opportunities and bring forward to the CPM.

1.13 Working with the Marketing and Communications department and the CPM to design and produce corporate fundraising materials as required, help to draft copy and keep communications up to date. Ensure consistency of Fundraising Standards and brand messages in all activities.

1.14 Identify opportunities and corporate supporters that could also benefit, support wider income streams e.g. Events, Community, Appeals.

1.15 Promote, support and attend PT led events as required. Actively encourage the corporate partners to partake and support events organised by PT.

Income Generation Team Support

1.16 Phyllis Tuckwell has a small but dedicated team of fundraisers covering a range of income streams. Our culture is one of mutual support and therefore it is essential that you have a flexible approach to work and are committed to supporting your fellow fundraisers in return for the support they will undoubtedly offer you.

1.17 This role involves some out of hours working and a willingness to work flexibly is required.

2. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

a) Team

2.1 To share best practice with colleagues, especially in relation to new approaches to work.

2.2 To contribute to the effective development of the team, providing personal support where needed.

2.3 To contribute to the success of the whole income generation team, supporting other income streams especially in attending and supporting events when required and being an ambassador for PT.

2.4 To provide continuity of service in respect of colleagues being on annual leave, sick leave etc.

b) Personal

2.5 To actively look for new opportunities and areas for self development using the Hospice annual performance review system to ensure skills are kept relevant and up to date.

2.6 To attend internal and external training courses as required.

2.7 To develop effective relationships with colleagues, having an awareness of individual personal styles of working.

3. SAFEGUARDING, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.

You are required to:

adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.

This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.