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THE COMPANY
Our client is a prestigious British arts organisation renowned across the globe, specialising in outstanding performances of traditional ballet.  
THE ROLE
As Head of Corporates and Trusts, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Development in meeting fundraising targets from Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Partners, shaping the fundraising strategy and pursuing major prospects.
Key responsibilities:
*Work with key team members to help them achieve their strategic goals for 2025/26.
*Review the current list of corporate partnerships and patronages and identify areas of growth, through the delivery of the corporate membership and partnerships programmes.
*Oversee the Corporates and Trusts strategies respectively to ensure that stewardship and cultivation opportunities are successfully managed.
*Manage and develop the team’s portfolio of Corporate, Trusts and Foundations prospects while bringing a network of contacts to grow a corporate partner pipeline.
*Generate reports and financial updates for the Corporate and Trusts business units, to present to committees and Senior staff when necessary.
*Help to ensure the successful delivery of a programme of events that will strengthen the relationship between the organisations and both partners and prospects.
*Lead, develop and manage direct reports to ensure a high standard of client service.
*Remain up-to-date on matters related to best practice, developments within the sector and the organisations values and principles including DEI and their Environmental Responsibility Strategy.
THE PERSON
To be successful in this role, you will need an established record in securing substantial sponsorship and funding related to Trusts and Corporate Partners.
Proven experience managing teams within a fundraising department is ideal, with a strong history helping direct reports achieve high targets as they relate to the development strategy.
Lastly, an appreciation for the arts and ballet in particular would be a significant benefit.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
*Searchlight only advertises active role. Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see:  www.searchlight.global.