Strategic Partnerships

 Part-Time Strategic Partnerships Lead (Corporate & Major Donor Fundraising) 

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Our Work and Theory Of Change

Job title:  Part-Time Strategic Partnerships Lead (Corporate & Major Donor Fundraising)   - London & Brighton

Reporting to: CEO

Remuneration: £38,000  (Pro-rata, part-time, 0.5FTE = £19,000)

Location: Both face-to-face and Remote, London-based with occasional travel. Coworking office Space in Brixton.

Days and Hours: 0.5FTE, 2.5 days a week (18.75 hours/week), Flexible hours, working from the office on Wednesdays, when the core team and young people work at our coworking space in Brixton.

Duration: Permanent contract.

Start: Sept 2026 / Apply ASAP as we interview and recruit as applications come; no more applications will be taken after the 31st July 2026

Wellbeing Pack: Employees have access to enhanced Holidays, Flexible Working, Coaching Sessions and Monthly Wellbeing Expenses. Check our Wellbeing Pack.

About Breadwinners

Breadwinners is a multi-award-winning social enterprise and charity that supports young people seeking asylum and refugees to have their first work experience in the UK, selling organic baked goods. Since 2016, we have steadily grown, and we are looking for our Strategic Partnerships Lead (Corporate & Major Donor Fundraising) to help us take the next step in our growth journey. Breadwinner's unique model provides work, training and personal mentors, so that young refugees can start and progress in their careers, using our platform as a stepping stone. We achieve this goal through three consecutive programmes, using our award-winning bread stalls in markets across London and Brighton and wholesale for socially-minded cafes and restaurants. Our Theory of Change is based on 3 consecutive programmes:

1. Risers programme: A two-month early intervention programme designed to provide structured work experience, training, and mentorship to newly arrived young people seeking asylum through our 18 stalls.
2. Breadwinners programme: The follow-up programme for refugees with the right to work, which involves working as a market stall manager for six months and earning the UK living wage.
3. Proofers programme: A progression programme that entails working remotely as part-time online sales representatives for six months, managing our wholesale delivery model.

Over the last 10 years, we have made a significant impact in supporting over 1045+ programme participants, with an impressive 93% reporting notable improvements in their overall well-being, 76% of our Breadwinners programme participants progress into work, further education or volunteering, and all this while minimising our Carbon Footprint by 20.5% through the sale of organic goods. Last year, we increased the number of people supported by 50% to a total of 340 young refugees. 

Rationale for the Role 

With recently secured funding, new farmers' markets, and our wholesale model starting to pick up, we’re looking for someone to lead our Corporate income stream. Passion for making a real difference in the lives of young refugees and people seeking asylum is a must. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of strategic thinking, hands-on fundraising experience from corporates, excellent stewardship skills, and the ability to find, create and nurture relationships, strong communication skills and a sense of purpose. You will be working directly with the CEO, forming a team with a part-time Fundraising Manager and a Programmes and Partnerships lead, in direct contact with our COO and our Core team of Programme Managers and Coordinators, Board of Trustees and volunteers to secure and develop corporate and major donors' funding. You will help to drive the growth of Breadwinners and enable the team to deliver a bigger positive impact for young refugees new to the UK. This is a part-time job opportunity that can convert into full-time employment and progress in salary as the role achieves its funding objectives.

Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and CV to martin@breadwinners.org.uk. Please use “BW - Part-Time Strategic Partnerships Lead (Corporate & Major Donor Fundraising)” as the email subject. We will arrange interviews for great applications as they come in. No more applications will be taken after the 31st of July 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

We welcome informal chats about the role - please reach out by email to Martin Cosarinsky Campos to arrange a call.

Ideal candidates attributes

• A deep commitment to supporting refugees and young people seeking asylum and understanding of their skills and needs.
• Proven experience developing and delivering successful income strategies from corporate partners and major donors.
• Experience securing multi-year and five- to six-figure gifts, sponsorships, or donations from corporates, major donors, or high-net-worth individuals.
• Experience working in a fundraising, partnerships, or sales role within a charity, social enterprise, or CSR/corporate environment.
• Strong experience writing compelling proposals, delivering persuasive pitches, and stewarding high-value relationships.
• Experience managing and growing long-term donor and partner relationships, with a focus on renewals and multi-year support.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems to manage a pipeline of opportunities and donor relationships.

Responsibilities

Developing the Corporate and Major Donors income streams

• Lead on shaping and growing Breadwinners’ Corporate and Major Donor fundraising streams.
• Independently develop and manage a portfolio of corporate partners and major donors, ensuring exceptional stewardship, five- to six-figure gifts and year-on-year growth.
• Proactively cultivate a pipeline of new corporate and high-net-worth individuals, using creative approaches to connect them with Breadwinners’ mission.
• Lead on renewals and growth of existing corporate and major donor relationships, increasing long-term unrestricted income. 
• Support the successful delivery of corporate partnerships, including employee engagement, staff fundraising, and volunteering initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong, meaningful relationships with external stakeholders, including funders, donors, and volunteers.

Developing Employment Pathways Partnerships

• Identify and build relationships with corporate partners to create employment pathways and recruitment opportunities for Breadwinners graduates, working closely with the COO and Programme Managers.
• Collaborate with corporate partners, the COO, and Programme Managers to design and deliver high-quality employability training, skills development, and upskilling opportunities for young people, aligned with Breadwinners’ wider training calendar.
• Steward corporate relationships from initial outreach through to long-term engagement, creating opportunities across fundraising, volunteering, and graduate progression.

Team Support and Collaboration

• Identify other opportunities to develop partnerships through volunteering, individual fundraising, and supplying organic baked goods.
• Play a proactive role in facilitating a positive, collaborative and high-performing fundraising team culture.
• Participate in programmes, training, participant graduations and delivery to fully support and experience Breadwinners' Theory of Change and the impact it plays on young refugees. 
• Leverage the experiences of young programme participants sensitively to help steer the fundraising strategy. 
• Work with the CEO to ensure fundraising plans align with organisational needs and priorities.
• Work with the team, senior leaders, trustees, and development networks to unlock introductions and strategic opportunities. 
• Carry out additional fundraising and administrative tasks as needed to help the CEO and team.

“The best part is meeting and talking to people at the market. It’s so nice to see people smiling”. 

Breadwinners and Risers action @Victoria Park Market

“You don't have confidence when you start, but when you finish, you have more confidence … Talk to people and improve your skills.” 

Abdi and Andreas, a pair of mentee and Mentor on our Risers Programme

“Since I joined Breadwinners, I gained so much experience … it was so helpful to improve my English.” 

Osman is working as a Sales Rep on our Proofers Programme.

Breadwinners Lloyd Park Market is embedded in the Walthamstow Community.