New Business Manager - Corporate Partnerships

About the role

As the New Business Manager – Corporate Partnerships you will be responsible for growing high‑value corporate relationships that fund the British Heart Foundation’s lifesaving research. Working closely with the Senior New Business Manager you will own the end‑to‑end new‑business process, from prospecting to onboarding.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of corporate partnership opportunities across multiple sectors.
• Research and identify prospects, using insight to move opportunities towards successful outcomes.
• Create tailored proposals, pitches and partnership propositions that showcase BHF’s impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape partnerships that align with strategic and charitable objectives.
• Represent BHF confidently at meetings, conferences and networking events.

Required profile

• Proven track record of meeting financial targets through partnerships, sponsorships or commercial agreements.
• Experience delivering five‑ or six‑figure partnership or fundraising packages.
• Confidence managing the full sales cycle – prospecting, proposal development, pitching, negotiation and onboarding.
• Excellent communication, networking and influencing abilities.

Required skills