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Role Summary 

Every day, babies are born premature or sick and families face frightening uncertainty. Bliss is the UK charity working to ensure they receive the best possible care and support. We’re looking for a motivated Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer to help grow our high value income and build strong, impactful relationships with partners and donors.

 

  • Location: Hybrid (minimum three days per fortnight in London SE1)

  • Salary: £33,368 FTE

  • Terms:  35 hours per week (part time considered). Permanent

Role Details 

You’ll work closely with the Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to support and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, philanthropists and high value prospects. This varied role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing creative proposals, and coordinating meaningful supporter engagement.
You’ll help deliver tailored stewardship, identify new opportunities, and work with colleagues across Bliss to gather compelling stories and impact data that demonstrate the difference our supporters make.
 
What you will do
•    Support the delivery of Bliss’ high value fundraising strategy
•    Manage and steward relationships with partners, major donors and prospects
•    Prepare tailored proposals, presentations and stewardship updates
•    Research prospects and sectors to help build a strong pipeline
•    Coordinate meetings, events and engagement opportunities
•    Work collaboratively across teams to develop strong cases for support
•    Maintain accurate CRM records and support internal reporting
•    Ensure all activity follows fundraising regulation and GDPR requirements
 

About you
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
•    Experience managing external relationships (fundraising, partnerships, account management or commercial)
•    Clear, confident and engaging communication skills
•    Ability to develop tailored proposals, pitches or presentations
•    Strong commercial awareness and a collaborative approach
•    Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
•    Experience using CRMs or databases (Raiser’s Edge a plus)
•    Good IT skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
•    A commitment to the aims and values of Bliss
 

For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.