Corporate Partnerships Officer - London

Corporate Partnerships Officer - London

Hybrid (at least 2 days per week on-site)
Permanent contract
£35,928 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 17 ^th March

About the role

Join a dynamic and friendly Development team helping to deliver some of the British Museum’s most exciting upcoming activity. As Corporate Partnerships Officer , you’ll play a key role in securing and managing corporate supporters for a wide range of innovative projects, from our flagship fundraising Gala to the once‑in‑a‑generation Masterplan redevelopment of our gallery spaces. You’ll also support an ambitious exhibitions schedule, including preparations for the landmark UK visit of the Bayeux Tapestry.

About you

We’re looking for someone motivated, articulate and confident in building relationships with partners at all levels. You’ll bring strong communication skills, excellent organisation and a flair for influencing and negotiating. You can manage multiple projects, respond quickly to changing priorities, and produce compelling proposals under tight deadlines. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working across teams, and bring energy, creativity and professionalism to everything you do.

Key areas of responsibility

• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring excellent stewardship, timely renewals and revenue growth.
• Build a strong pipeline of new prospects and move them through the fundraising cycle with well‑researched, compelling proposals.
• Support major Museum projects - from high‑profile exhibitions (including the Bayeux Tapestry) to the Masterplan - by securing and managing partners.
• Work collaboratively across departments to coordinate information, deliver benefits, support event activity and ensure high‑quality relationship management.
• Produce accurate records, reports and communications, maintaining exceptional attention to detail and strong administrative standards.

• Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.
• Exceptional Pension: Secure your future with one of the UK’s most generous defined benefit schemes – guaranteed income for life.
• Cultural Perks: Free tickets to exhibitions, plus complimentary and discounted entry to leading museums and galleries worldwide.
• Financial Support: Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans.
• Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Everyday Extras: Paid 1-hour lunch break, subsidised staff canteen, and discounts in our gift shop.

Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered. These are:

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices

Additional details

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to [email protected] .

*We may be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. You can find out more about these here .*

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.