Acting Head of Corporate Partnerships - Maternity Cover
About Media Trust
At Media Trust, we believe when everyone has an equal voice, we’ll get to a more equal society. That’s why we connect media, creative and tech organisations with charities and under-represented talent to empower the third sector and advance media representation. We do this through media, communications and digital skills training delivered with our media and creative industry partners and by matching charities looking for content creation and other media-related support with media industry volunteers looking to give back. At the same time, we provide under-represented talent with the skills, access and mentoring to start and progress their careers in the media, creative and tech industries.
Role description
This maternity cover role (9 months from 1 July 2025 with possibility of extending) will play a critical part in driving Media Trust’s industry engagement strategy, securing financial support from the media and creative sectors.
Reporting to Media Trust’s CEO, you will lead on income generation from the media, creative and tech industries. You will be responsible for pitching for and securing new funding from prospective partners as well as ensuring existing industry partners renew – and ideally expand – their commitment to Media Trust, working closely with the Acting Head of Volunteering.
Media Trust will hold our 2025 Fundraising Gala in Q4 2025, and you will lead on maximising the income raised through table sales, sponsorship, and other opportunities, with support from Media Trust’s Events Manager.
You will be the key executive liaison with Media Trust’s Industry Advisory Board, working closely with the Board Chairs to arrange meetings and follow up with individual members on agreed actions.
You will line manage Media Trust’s Acting Head of Volunteering who is responsible for developing and delivering volunteering activity for current Media Trust corporate partners, overseeing our large-scale volunteering events and our online matching platform where charities looking for pro bono comms support can find industry volunteers.
Key responsibilities
Income Generation
* Identify and cultivate relationships with new partner prospects across the media, creative and tech industries.
* Develop proposals to secure new partnerships and funding.
* Ensure existing partners renew their support for Media Trust by tracking renewal dates and working closely with the Acting Head of Volunteering to prepare impact reports and proposals on a timely basis.
* Lead on income generation for Media Trust’s 2025 Fundraising Gala, including table sales, sponsorship, securing high-value auction items, and delivering a clear follow-up action plan for any prospective partners in attendance at the event.
* Support the Industry Advisory Board Chairs to organise meetings and follow up with individual members on agreed actions.
* Design and deliver fundraising and profile-raising events throughout the year that maximise existing and prospective partner engagement and funding.
* Identify and secure sponsorship opportunities for key initiatives beyond the Gala, such as large-scale volunteering events or industry engagement activities.
* Represent Media Trust at external and internal events and networking opportunities to enhance our industry presence.
Strategy & Leadership
* Work closely with the CEO and leadership team on industry engagement strategies that deliver growth, impact and financial sustainability for the organisation.
* Manage the Acting Head of Volunteering to ensure effective delivery and growth of Media Trust’s volunteering strategy, including liaising with key stakeholders, expanding industry participation, and optimising volunteer engagement and retention.
* Oversee and contribute to the monitoring and reporting of KPIs related to partnerships, fundraising, and charity impact, ensuring the organisation meets its strategic goals.
* Contribute to a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture across the organisation, reflecting Media Trust’s values.
What we are looking for in you
* Significant experience in sales and business development, preferably within the media and creative sectors.
* Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders, board members and corporate partners, at both strategic and operational level.
* Line management experience with responsibility for managing delivery of activity and budgets.
* Experience using a CRM system to effectively track and manage partner relationships, ensuring accurate record-keeping and data-driven insights to enhance engagement and fundraising efforts.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas compellingly and negotiate effectively.
* Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities.
* Commitment to Media Trust’s mission to empower charities and advance representation and Media Trust’s values.
The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
How to apply
Please email a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing how your skills and experience match our requirements, along with your CV and an Equal Opportunities form (available to download). Please put “Acting Head of Corporate Partnerships” in the subject heading of the email and let us know where you heard about the vacancy.
We aim to represent the communities we support. We encourage applications from people of colour, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, working class as well as Disabled people and those living with mental health conditions.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for applicants who need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process – please just get in touch to discuss.
Closing date: 9:00 on Wednesday 30 April 2025
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