Corporate New Business Lead

Are you an ambitious relationship-builder with a passion for securing high-value partnerships? Whether you re already a corporate fundraiser looking to step up, or you re coming from a B2B background and want to bring your commercial skills into the charity sector, this could be the perfect next move.

A leading children s charity is seeking a Corporate New Business Lead to join their high-performing Corporate & Community team. You ll be supporting an exceptional Head of Corporate & Community someone known for building a warm, collaborative and hugely successful team environment.

In this pivotal role, you ll:

• Play a key part in delivering a £400,000 new business target
• Build and manage a strong new business pipeline
• Secure Charity of the Year partnerships, commercial collaborations, and strategic opportunities (supported by the Head of)
• Research prospects, open doors and develop compelling proposals
• Represent the charity at meetings, pitches, webinars and networking events
• Collaborate across teams to develop innovative, high-value partnership opportunities

This is a role full of scope and development potential ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning conversations into meaningful, long-term corporate partnerships.

You will succeed here if you:

• Are proactive, people-focused and confident opening new business conversations
• Have experience in corporate fundraising or transferable B2B new business skills
• Are a natural communicator with strong written and presentation skills
• Enjoy creating connections, nurturing stakeholders and thinking strategically
• Want to join a supportive, ambitious team making a significant impact for families

Flexible working:
This charity is open to 4 or 5 days per week, flexible patterns, and compressed hours making it a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking balance alongside career growth.

Location:
Ideally you ll be based near Surrey or Leatherhead, with the ability to attend in-person meetings and events when needed.

Salary: £34,000 (full-time, or 4 days per week pro rata) + flexible options including compressed hours
Location: Surrey / Leatherhead (hybrid working available)
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill.

As a certified B Corp and leading charity recruitment agency, Harris Hill is committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.