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New Business Lead

Scope

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Overview

The New Business Lead role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to shape the future of corporate partnerships at Scope.
£50,340
per year
Full time, Permanent, Hybrid
(35 hours per week)
Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW and working from home

Key information

We are looking for a proactive and strategic leader who can inspire a team to identify, secure, and nurture high-value partnerships that deliver transformative funding.

About the role

In this role, you will:

  • Lead the delivery of Scope’s new business strategy for corporate partnerships, securing multi-million-pound, transformational funding.
  • Act as the senior subject matter expert on corporate new business, developing impactful relationships with major prospects.
  • Oversee the full pipeline of new corporate opportunities and lead on developing tailored, strategic proposals and pitches.
  • Work closely with the Corporate Key Account Management Lead to ensure smooth handover and an exceptional partner experience.
  • Manage and inspire a high-performing team of three, ensuring they have the tools, skills, and motivation to succeed.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders across Scope to ensure new partnerships align with our strategic priorities, values, and long-term goals.
  • Set, track, and report on objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring new business income targets are met or exceeded.

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email recruitment@scope.org.uk

Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making meaningful connections and building strong partnerships. You’ll be a confident communicator who enjoys identifying opportunities, opening doors, and inspiring others to get behind our mission.

You’ll bring experience in securing new business, whether that’s in corporate partnerships or another income-generating role. You’re proactive, motivated by targets and able to tailor your approach to suit different audiences.

You’ll be someone who:

  • Builds relationships with ease and knows how to spot potential for collaboration.
  • Can write compelling proposals and pitches that get results.
  • Thinks strategically and can manage multiple opportunities at once.
  • Works well independently, but also enjoys being part of a supportive team.

Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.