Head of Partnership Development
- Central London
- £65,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Hybrid – Central London/Remote
Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) across four days (Fridays off)Salary: £65,000-£75,000
Contract: Permanent
Reporting To: Senior Director of PartnershipsAbout The Earthshot PrizeFounded by HRH Prince William in 2020, The Earthshot Prize is the world’s most impactful and prestigious environmental award. At the heart of our mission is a simple equation: Urgency + Optimism = Action. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s moonshot challenge, The Earthshot Prize is designed to mobilise a decade of action for the planet.We identify, celebrate, and back ambitious climate leadership from every corner of the globe. From Indigenous communities to city leaders, entrepreneurs to governments, they are all working to solve our planet’s greatest challenges.We focus on five key Earthshots – simple but ambitious goals to repair our planet: Clean Our Air, Fix Our Climate, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Protect & Restore Nature.Each year, we select a group of 15 Finalists and award 5 of them £1M each to help advance or replicate their work and recognise their achievement and potential.The Earthshot Prize is about more than recognition, it’s the world’s most ambitious network connecting innovators, funders, businesses, and communities to back climate leaders and restore confidence in our ability to save the planet.About the RoleThis is one of the most exciting senior fundraising roles in the sector right now. As Head of Partnership Development, you’ll be at the heart of an exceptional, high-performing team that has grown income from £10m to over £20m in under four years. With over £100m in pledges already secured, the organisation is now looking to deepen and diversify its philanthropic partnerships.You’ll work alongside another Head of Partnerships, the Senior Director of Partnerships, and the Head of Research and Intelligence to activate the fundraising strategy, build a robust pipeline, and secure new income, including seven-figure gifts from some of the world’s leading philanthropists. You’ll also support renewals of multi-year donor commitments and help shape the launch of new initiatives.Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage a high-value prospect pipeline, providing regular updates to senior stakeholders.
- Cultivate and secure new philanthropic partnerships, supporting the delivery of the fundraising strategy.
- Develop compelling proposals and pitch materials aligned with partner objectives and Earthshot’s mission.
- Support onboarding of new partners and ensure seamless handover to delivery teams.
- Activate recognition and engagement strategies for prospects and donors.
- Represent Earthshot at external events
- A strong track record in securing high-value partnerships, ideally in philanthropy or corporate fundraising.
- Experience writing high-impact proposals and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- The ability to work with agility, adapt to ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-moving environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative mindset and a commitment to Earthshot’s values and mission.
- Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th September 2025
- Interviews: 1st Stage w/c 6th October, 2nd Stage w/c 13th October