Partnerships Advisor

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This vacancy is open to current employees and volunteers of St Luke's Hospice Plymouth only.

Hours: 22.5– Flexible Days
Salary: £15,870.60 Per Annum (£26,451 Full-Time Equivalent)

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Partnerships Advisor to join our Fundraising Team at St Luke's Hospice Plymouth. This role is for someone who truly loves people, thrives on building meaningful relationships, and enjoys creating exceptional supporter experiences. You will care for, connect with and grow our supporters, ensuring every interaction reflects who we are as an organisation and helps maximise sustainable income for hospice care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Partnerships Advisor, you will:

• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community groups and fundraising supporters.
• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that generate income and raise awareness of St Luke's Hospice Plymouth.
• Steward existing supporters, ensuring they feel valued, appreciated and connected to the impact of their support.
• Represent St Luke's Hospice Plymouth externally, meeting supporters face-to-face, attending networking events and delivering engaging presentations.
• Support the delivery of corporate, community and group fundraising partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Fundraising Team to provide an excellent supporter journey.
• Research and identify prospective supporters and partnership opportunities.
• Support fundraising events, campaigns and other income-generating activities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports using fundraising systems and processes.
• Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of supporters and partners.
• Act as an ambassador for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth at all times.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who:

• Genuinely loves working with people and building authentic relationships.
• Is confident and engaging, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Has excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Has a growth mindset and can identify opportunities to maximise supporter engagement and income.
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Demonstrates strong values, kindness and care in everything they do.
• Is a team player who enjoys cross-team collaboration.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is confident working independently and using their own initiative.
• Can manage a varied workload while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Is motivated by making a genuine difference to local patients and families.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This role is vital in helping St Luke's generate the funds needed to support patients and families across Plymouth and the surrounding areas. Through developing and nurturing meaningful partnerships, you'll play a key role in ensuring we can continue providing compassionate care today while helping build a sustainable future.

If you're passionate about people, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our Fundraising Team here at St Luke's on a permanent flexible contract.

BENEFITS

• 7 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Membership to a cashback health plan
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to learning, development and training opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

The successful candidate must also hold a valid driving licence; travel to various locations across Plymouth and the wider area is essential for this role.

We’re an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications — not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won’t necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: 23:59 Friday 11 September 2026
1st Interview Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
2nd Interview Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.