Partnerships Officer

Partnerships Officer - Remote

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.

Mary's Meals International (MMI) is delighted to be recruiting for a Partnerships Officer to join the team. Working alongside other team members, you will play a key role in enhancing the long-term financial sustainability and growth of Mary’s Meals. You will provide support throughout the grant cycle, specifically focusing on grant reporting and proposals to existing donors. You will also support reporting and stewardship materials for corporate partnerships and high net-worth (HNW) donors, in addition to communicating with our existing donor base and capitalising on opportunities that arise.

We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the global family, and your work will make a tangible difference to those suffering the effects of extreme poverty in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Writing high-quality proposals and reports to a range of major donors, including corporate bodies, HNW individuals and trusts and foundations.
• Support the Partnerships Manager to research, coordinate, and develop strategic philanthropic giving opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support to funding relationship managers within the MMI Partnerships team with a focus on major donors and across the Mary’s Meals network in developing relationships and influential networks with a presence in our programme delivery countries and beyond.
• Develop compelling written stories, resources and materials to support the communication of the impact of our work.
• Work with the Partnerships team to support and coordinate effective organisational systems and processes for the completion of funding pitches, proposals and reports.
• Conduct effective due diligence checks on existing donors and ensure procedures are in place for all partners.
• Maintain a global pipeline of existing donors, with the opportunity to uplift and cultivate these relationships.

 About you:

• Exceptional organisational skills and be comfortable working across multiple projects, coordinating contributions across all parts of the organisation.
• Ability to bring relevant experience in designing and developing compelling funding proposals and reports.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to tailor your approach to a variety of audiences and bring the impact of our work and our story to life.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage in a variety of interactions with colleagues across the movement. 

Please see the job description below for further information.