Chief Partnerships Officer

About the role

Big Give, the UK’s leading match‑funding platform, is looking for a commercially driven Chief Partnerships Officer. Based in central London with a hybrid schedule, you will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership to expand funding streams and deepen strategic collaborations.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive partnerships and philanthropy strategy.
• Secure high‑value commitments from high‑net‑worth individuals, foundations, trusts and corporate partners.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective funders and strategic allies.
• Represent Big Give at events, panels and media appearances to raise the organisation’s profile.
• Collaborate with the COO to optimise systems, processes and structures supporting partnership activities.

Required profile

• Proven track record in fundraising, delivering six‑ and seven‑figure donations.
• Strong commercial acumen with a revenue‑growth mindset.
• Experience leading teams through periods of growth and change.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.

Required skills

• Salesforce (CRM)
• Google Suite
• Jira (project management)
• AI tools for data‑driven decision making

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a high‑impact charitable technology organisation.
• Direct collaboration with the Managing Director and senior leadership.
• Chance to build transformational partnerships that benefit thousands of UK charities.
• Membership of a small, high‑performing team.