Job summary

What are we looking for?

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you excel at building strong, lasting relationships with businesses and corporate partners? We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our Community Engagement team. In this role, you will identify and develop new and existing partnerships within the business community to raise funds and generate income, supporting the vital work of the hospice.

Interested? For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact the fundraising team at 01256 848848 or email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.org.uk.

How to Apply: To be considered for this role, please submit the following to hr@stmichaelshospice.org.uk:

Cover letter explaining why youre an ideal candidate for this position. Applications without this will not be considered.
Application Form (available for download).
CV outlining your relevant experience and skills.

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 12:00pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 in person at Millennium House, Priestley Road, RG24 9GZ

Main duties of the job

Identify and build relationships with local businesses and corporate partners.
Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure financial support, sponsorships, and in-kind donations.
Manage and nurture long-term partnerships, ensuring continued engagement and growth.
Work closely with the team to integrate corporate support into our broader fundraising strategy.

What Were Looking For:

Proven experience in business development, fundraising, or account management.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire local businesses.
A passion for charitable work and a deep commitment to supporting our hospices mission.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a results-driven approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why work with us?

When you join St. Michaels, you become part of a supportive, compassionate, and driven team dedicated to making a real impact. Youll grow professionally while making a difference that truly matters to our community. to develop.

We offer flexible working (office or hybrid), free parking, and a location close to the hospice for ease of access. Plus, youll love working in an environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

About us

About St. Michaels Hospice

St. Michaels Hospice (North Hampshire) is a registered charity and provides support to people diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. It is a Hospice for adults providing invaluable palliative and end-of-life care services in North Hampshire, offering comfort, support, and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments.

As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to continue offering our services free of charge. It may come as a surprise, but only 16% of our funding comes from the government. End-of-life care is an essential service, not a luxury, yet it is not funded like other care services. To keep the Hospices services running, we need raise an additional £15,000 every day.

Our benefits

We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits, including, free parking, life assurance, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and an extensive health and wellbeing plan and company pension.

rewards.

St. Michaels Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,370 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0460-25-0016

Job locations

Millennium House

Priestley Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9NP

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to play a crucial role in driving corporate partnerships and securing new business opportunities to support the charitys income. The ideal candidate will have strong networking skills, a passion for charitable work, and the ability to create lasting partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships

Work with the Community Engagement Lead to develop and implement strategies to engage businesses and secure corporate sponsorships, donations, and partnerships.

Create and manage a pipeline looking at different opportunities for corporate supporters and implementing excellent supporter journeys.

Identify and approach potential corporate partners to establish long-term relationships.

Manage existing corporate partnerships, ensuring continued engagement and support.

Secure Corporate and Community sponsorship for Hospice-led events.

Work collaboratively with wider members of the Income Generation Directorate to maximise opportunities e.g. Voluntary services, Retail, Individual Giving and Marcomms

Secure Gift in Kind support.

Relationship Building & Networking

Cultivate strong relationships with local companies, business networks, and community stakeholders.

Represent the hospice at business networking events, corporate meetings, and fundraising activities.

Fundraising Campaigns & Events

Develop corporate fundraising campaigns, sponsorship packages, and engagement opportunities.

Support businesses in planning their own fundraising activities on behalf of the hospice.

Marketing & Communications

Work with the marketing team to create compelling proposals, presentations, and promotional materials for corporate partners.

Ensure recognition of corporate donors through social media, newsletters, and events.

Maintain accurate records of corporate donations and partnership agreements.

To actively support and promote the benefits of SMH to all our stakeholders.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

Set and monitor fundraising targets, providing regular reports on performance and impact.

To ensure the Fundraising CRM is updated to a high standard of accuracy and all corporate fundraising activity is recorded.

To agree annual donation budgets with the Head of Fundraising and Community Engagement Lead and produce financial and operational reports as appropriate.

Application

This role requires a great deal of flexibility, the post holder must be able to work to the needs of the Fundraising Department including evenings and weekends.

To operate in a team-working environment, sensitive to both individual and organisational needs.

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values, vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager undertake work, as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations Represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community and public domain as appropriate.

Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required.

Be conversant with and adhere to St. Michaels Hospice Policies and Procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time, due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.