Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Corporate Partnerships Officer who will help bring companies into long term relationships with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual who wants to demonstrate how building relationships with the corporate sector can deliver results, improve patient care, and reduce illness. You'll be trusted to work autonomously to develop and implement your own ideas on engaging your portfolio of partners and delivering events. You'll report to and work closely with the Deputy Director of Development.

Purpose and scope

Responsibilities

Managing your own individual portfolio of existing and prospective corporate partners Stewarding your portfolio through organising 1-1 meetings and cultivation events Developing high-quality funding proposals with the support of relevant project teams Identifying new opportunities to secure corporate support through research and networking Undertaking due diligence on prospective corporate supporters and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and legislation including the ABPI Code of Practice Supporting the delivery of the corporate partnership programme of activities Ensuring corporate partners are thanked/recognised in an appropriate and timely manner Ensuring that database records for corporate supporters and prospects are up-to-date, accurate and adhere to data protection law and best practice

About you

Educated to degree level Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills Confidence in maintaining and establishing relationships at a senior level A demonstrable ability to negotiate and influence others An articulate and persuasive written style and the capacity to draft compelling proposals A genuine desire and interest to build partnerships between the charitable and corporate sectors and an enthusiasm to engage with corporate partners

About the RCP

The Royal College of Physicians is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518. We are a professional membership body for physicians - doctors who work in hospitals - with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.


For more information about the role and RCP, please view the role description and candidate brochure attachments at the bottom of this page.

How to apply

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted.


If you have any queries about the application and selection process please email recruitment@rcp.ac.uk.

Closing date: 4th July

2025

Interview date:

TBC

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Interviews could be arranged, and roles could be filled before the advertised closing date, we would therefore encourage those interested to apply as soon as possible.

The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

The RCP is all about our people - our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.



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