Communications Business Partner (High Value Fundraising)

​The Opportunity

We are proud to partner exclusively with Prostate Cancer UK to recruit a Communications Business Partner for theirCommunications directorate, working closely with their High Value Fundraising teams. In this pivotal role, you'll lead on external communication initiatives supporting the Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships, and Major Appeal teams, inspiring action to generate the funding needed to invest in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care to achieve the organisation's simple ambition – to help men navigate prostate cancer.

As part of the Strategic Communications, Campaigns & Brand team, you will support the Head of Strategic Communications, Campaigns & Brand in embedding and developing our Business Partnering model. A major part of the role will be enabling the integration of your High Value Fundraising activity into wider the communications plan to enhance results from our communications.

​This is a 6-month FTC, starting in January 2025.

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Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership as a strategic partner, developing and executing integrated communication plans that drive high-value fundraising efforts.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align communications with Prostate Cancer UK’s broader organisational strategies.

• Partner with fundraising and external relations teams to create campaigns that inspire engagement, strengthen relationships, and support fundraising goals.

• Lead the development of innovative marketing activity, leveraging communications tactics to build relationships with, and inspire, new and existing high value supporters

• Lead innovative campaign planning, using insights and data to drive meaningful impact and continuous improvement.

• Ensure projects are aligned with brand guidelines, adequately resourced, and evaluated regularly to enhance future strategies.

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to inform effective communication strategies.

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The Ideal Candidate

• Familiar with the operation of an effective, high impact communications business partnering and planning function, using an agile, flexible and fast-paced approach.

• A strong understanding and experience of high value fundraising practices, particularly in corporate partnerships and major donor giving.

• Demonstrated success managing high-impact communication projects within a fundraising or similar environment.

• Experience of successfully building trust and connection with community groups, ideally including knowledge of reaching, engaging and activating high risk communities.

• Proven experience in stakeholder relations, particularly in corporate partnerships and donor engagement.

• A versatile approach with the ability to thrive in high-value fundraising settings.

• Expertise in project management, with a background in sales or marketing considered a strong advantage.

• Creative problem-solving skills and a track record of designing innovative communication strategies.

• Strong content creation and storytelling abilities to engage diverse audiences.

• Committed to fostering inclusivity, collaboration, and team success.

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What’s in it for You?

This is your chance to join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in people’s lives. Prostate Cancer UK offers a supportive and flexible working environment, valuing work-life balance while promoting growth and development opportunities.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave entitlements that increase with service

• Hybrid working approach – combining the best of flexible working.

• One ‘development day’ a month to use for training or personal development

• Enhanced contributory pension scheme

• Life insurance and group income protection

• Health Cash Plan

• Life and wellbeing advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounted gym membership and high street shopping discounts

• Loans for season tickets or cycles

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

Prostate Cancer UK, believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents and can advocate for the communities they support. Standing against discrimination and prejudice, and championing tolerance, fairness and equality in everything they do. This makes them stronger and helps them reach more people. The team is here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Fully committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk of prostate cancer. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities to support an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

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Apply Now!

If you’re ready to apply your expertise in an impactful environment, we’d love to hear from you!