Arts & Business Cymru

Arts Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking an experienced manager to enhance its Corporate Partnerships in Cardiff. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as promoting the charity's mission, managing business member relations, and supporting fundraising and events. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, negotiation skills, and have a proven track record in management. The position allows for some home-working and involves regular engagement with stakeholders. A competitive salary of £35K is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' management experience in a fundraising or sales environment.
• Proven track-record of partnership development.
• Discreet and able to deal with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Promote A&B Cymru's mission and provide information to businesses.
• Coordinate and administer Business Development across Wales.
• Account manage most South & West Wales Business Members.
• Support recruitment of new Business Members.
• Recruit sponsors for A&B Cymru's events.
• Co-manage the Professional Development Programmes in the region.
• Write case studies for A&B Cymru's website.

Skills

Highly developed communication skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to handle confidential information

Job description

A&B Cymru is seeking an experienced manager to play a crucial role in sustaining and developing the charity’s relationship with the corporate sector. Full time, based in Cardiff. Salary - £35K

The role requires highly developed influencing skills and an instinctive approach to problem-solving. The successful candidate will also be creative, dynamic, proactive and highly efficient.

The position requires travel and regular attendance at evening engagements. The post holder will work from the Cardiff Office, though some home-working is possible.

Full information on the role can be found in the Application Pack.

Job Requirements

• Highly developed and confident communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal
• Intuitive sales and negotiation skills
• A minimum of three years' management experience in a fundraising or sales environment
• Proven track-record of partnership development or collaborative working
• Excellent interpersonal skills and credibility with professionals from a wide range of backgrounds
• Open, positive and engaging team player with the drive to work independently
• Discreet and able to deal with confidential, sensitive information

Also additional requirements - full details included in Application pack.

Job Responsibilities

• To promote A&B Cymru's mission and services and provide information and advice on the charity's work to business and the arts.
• To support the co-ordination and administration of Business Development across Wales, ensuring income is carefully monitored and renewals are timely and efficient;
• To proactively and efficiently account manage the majority of South & West Wales Business Members;
• To support the recruitment of new Business Members for South & West Wales, working closely with the Business Development Director;
• To support the recruitment of sponsors for A&B Cymru's events, including its annual Awards Ceremony;
• To co-manage the Professional Development Programmes in South & West Wales, working closely with the Arts Development Manager;
• To write regular case studies for use on A&B Cymru's website and other promotional methods

Also additional responsibilities as listed in Application Pack.