Job Description

Are you a strategic relationship-builder ready to lead on income generation that transforms the lives of young people?

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to drive our fundraising and external communications strategy, with a strong focus on corporate partnerships and major donor engagement.

At 1625 Independent People, young people are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in high-value fundraising or business development who's ready to step into a senior role in a supportive, values-led organisation.

What you will be doing:

Lead the development and implementation of our Fundraising and External Communications Strategies, with a focus on securing sustainable income through high-value partnerships and philanthropy. Build and manage a robust pipeline of corporate and major donor prospects, aligned with our mission and growth goals. Develop, pitch and negotiate tailored partnerships that deliver income, in-kind support, and engagement opportunities. Personally steward a portfolio of high-value partners and donors to ensure long-term relationships and maximise lifetime value. Line-manage and support a small team, creating a collaborative, high-performance culture with clear goals and development opportunities. Act as a senior ambassador for 1625ip, overseeing and attending events, engaging with the media, and leading cross-sector partnership activity. Oversee implementation of our External Communications Strategy, ensuring our brand voice is consistent and impactful across all channels. Champion youth voice in fundraising and communications, working with the participation team to co-design campaigns and engagement opportunities. Ensure all activity is underpinned by data, compliant with GDPR and ethical fundraising practices, and aligned with our psychologically informed approach.

What we're looking for:

A proven track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, with a focus on securing income from corporate partners and major donors. Experience of meeting or exceeding income targets in a fundraising or business development role. Demonstrable experience of building, managing and growing strategic partnerships that deliver income, pro bono support, or brand value. Strong knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practices in donor stewardship and ethical fundraising. Experience in leading and managing a team, including setting objectives and supporting professional development. A sound understanding of the charity sector. Experience in the creation and delivery of external communications strategies, with the ability to demonstrate their impact. An understanding of and ability to work within safeguarding, confidentiality, and equal opportunities frameworks, particularly when working with children and young people. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, aligned with our commitment to youth voice, social justice, and empowerment.

Why join us?

A welcoming, supportive team where your voice matters. A chance to develop your fundraising career in a high-impact organisation. Hybrid and flexible working options. Generous annual leave, excellent training opportunities, and wellbeing support.




We are striving to better represent the young people we support and therefore are particularly keen to increase applications from minoritized ethnic groups. We also encourage applications from people with relevant lived experience.



If you need an adjustment to be made to any part of the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible.

Who are we?

We are a leading youth homelessness charity based in the Southwest, working with over 1,500 young people. At 1625 we are driven by Social Justice and Passion: we strive to do something that matters and take pride in seeing the results of our work in social outcomes and improving young people's lives.



You will be in the Fundraising, Partnerships and Communications Team and your line manager will be our Partnership Director.



At 1625 we are led by our Competency Development Framework. This connects our values to our behaviours in everything we do and gives us the tools to develop. The framework ensures our recruitment is better informed, applications and interviews are behaviourally based, and job profiles are developed on the 'how' of a job.

Contract details

Hours per week:

37.5

Contract type:

Permanent

Pay:

40,476-43,693 per annum. NOTE: This is the current salary and does not include the NJC pay award that is currently pending. The Government / National Employers have made a pay offer of a 3.2% pay increase. Once the pay offer is finalised this will be backdated to the employment start date.

The location:

Kingsley Hall. There is also flexibility and support to manage working from home and the team aim to meet in person 2 days a week.

A few benefits at 1625ip

In return for your dedication, we offer:

A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus all Bank Holidays Employee Health Cash Plan with HSF A supportive and approachable team with an emphasis on colleague wellbeing "1625 Independent People is an amazing organisation, and I feel very lucky to work here", Colleague Wellbeing Survey 2024. "I couldn't be happier with the opportunities and support I have received in my career progression that has led me to my dream job!" See what other colleagues have said about their career development with us, on the vacancy page of our website. 1625ip is a Disability Confident Employer.

Important dates

Application deadline closes:

23:59 on Monday 28 July 2025

If you have not heard from us by the end of the day onTuesday 29 July 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Interviews are on

Monday 04 August 2025

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Application information

Ready to see yourself in this rewarding role? We can't wait to hear from you.
You will be asked to answer a number of questions at the end of the Word application form. These are required to ensure your application can be shortlisted.

Please note the online e-application form cannot be saved so we recommend you prepare your Word application form before you start filling in the e-form.

Please get in touch with us if a hard copy of the application form would be preferred. We will organise a time for you to collect it from and return it to Kingsley Hall (our main office in Old Market). An online application will then be created for you.

Contact us

To have an informal chat about the role, please contact Jamie Gill: jamie.gill@1625ip.co.uk If you have any queries, please email jobs@1625ip.co.uk For support with your application should you need it, Future Bright - WECA provide free coaching

Equitable opportunities for everyone

We believe those with a criminal record should have an equal chance to become employees or volunteers and encourage applications.

As an organisation who safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, any job offer will depend on a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Successful candidates will need to provide our organisation with sufficient documentation to prove ID. We comply fully with the DBS code of practice and undertake to treat all applications for positions fairly. For successful candidates with a criminal record, a risk assessment process will take place with the recruiting manager.

We also pride ourselves on being an equitable opportunities employer for everyone regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion and beliefs, sex and sexual orientation. We have committed to being a Disability Confident Employer, and have made the Menopause Workplace, Mental Health at Work, and Bristol Equality Charter pledges.

Please see our Policies section on the website, for further information.