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Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.We're looking for a talented and ambitious Regional Partnership Lead to join our local fundraising Team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow local corporate income by identifying, securing, and developing high‐value partnerships across a wide range of sectors helping us deliver meaningful impact for thousands of people receiving end‐of‐life care.As Regional Partnership Lead, you'll build a strong prospect pipeline, create compelling cases for support, and nurture relationships with key decision‐makers. You'll work collaboratively across fundraising teams, support colleagues in your region, and act as an ambassador for our charity within corporate and community networks.If you're motivated, tenacious, and skilled at crafting persuasive, commercially focused proposals that generate significant income, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and manage a robust prospect pipeline across multiple sectors.Develop creative, tailored cultivation and stewardship plans for top prospects.Conduct prospect research to identify target companies, brands, and key contacts.Stay informed on market trends, campaigns, and partnership opportunities.Manage a multi‐year income generation budget.Develop and steward relationships with senior decision‐makers to maximise partnership value.Collaborate with national corporate partnerships and wider fundraising teams.Represent the charity externally, raising awareness of our mission and services.Meet and exceed financial targets through securing new and future‐year partnerships.Lead on writing compelling, commercially focused proposals and pitches.Create and deliver imaginative employee‐engagement and public‐vote strategies.Skills & Experience NeededStrong verbal, written, and presentation skills.Confident communicator able to influence and negotiate at all levels.Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.Excellent organisational and time‐management skills.Creative thinker with a strategic, methodical approach.Experience in business development, fundraising, partnerships, or a similar field.Ability to craft compelling, persuasive cases for support.Motivated, resilient, and target‐driven.Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.The full job description is available here.Application & Interview ProcessAs part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.Close date for applications: Sunday 1st March 2026#Salary: £36,900 - £41,000 (pro rata)Contract: Permanent part‐time role working 21 hours per week, typically across 3 days, with flexibility to spread hours over 5 days if preferred.Based: Homebased role based in MidlandsBenefits you'll LOVE:Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season ticketsContinuous professional development opportunities.Industry-leading training programmesWellbeing and Employee Assistance ProgrammesEnhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefitsAccess to Blue Light Card membershipSubsidised Eye CareMarie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments