Emmaus UK is recruiting to the new role of High Value Partnerships Lead to support the expansion of the high-value giving portfolio. It’s an exciting and important time for our charity as we work to help more people out of homelessness and poverty as part of an ambitious strategy.
About the role
The newly created role of High Value Partnerships Lead will sit within the Fundraising and Influence directorate, to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives, as part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better while using our voice to achieve social change.
This exciting new role will lead the strategic direction and expansion of the high-value giving portfolio, supporting the small team to nurture and grow our existing portfolio of partnerships across Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partnerships, as well as developing our new major donor relationships.
As High Value Partnerships Lead, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of new strategic partnerships. You will be able to understand programmatic priorities and use excellent communication skills to develop compelling cases for support.
Working with the Director of Fundraising and Influence you will develop and implement a new high-level giving strategy and bring the strategy to life. Your relationship management skills will help to build our portfolio of high-value funders, helping us to grow sustainably to meet the increased demand for all of our services.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and social exclusion. There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, including three Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. Each Emmaus community provides a home, tailored support, training and work opportunities to the people they support – known as Emmaus companions. Collectively, the Emmaus federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
How to apply
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role with our recruitment partner Josh Larkin, please email josh@peridotpartners.co.uk or call 07950 729 373.
To formally apply by 9am on Monday 4 November, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally maximum 2 sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position. Download the applicant pack below for more information about the role.
Please ensure that your application is emailed to josh@peridotpartners.co.uk inserting “High Value Partnerships Lead – Emmaus UK” into the subject field.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on 12 or 13 November 2024.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.