The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience developing corporate partnerships, with particular experience in (i) managing Financial Service partners, and (ii) humanitarian and development, both considered desirable but not essential. As a Senior Officer, you will secure and manage a dedicated portfolio of corporate partners, primarily within the Financial Services sector, with scope to work across other sectors. You will build tailored fundraising strategies and activations, focusing on incremental and sustained revenue generation. You will also bring a passion for the IRC’s mission, nuanced understanding of private sector fundraising, and dedication to the organisation’s diversity, equity, and inclusion values.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Associate Director of Financial Services Partnerships and the Senior Officer of Financial Services Partnerships

Senior Communications Officer, Partnership Comms

Director, Health and Financial Services, Global Corporate Partnerships

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Collaborate with the Associate Director, Financial Services to steward and cultivate an individual portfolio of partners with an approximate annual target of $2M+ USD, contributing to the broader Global Corporate Partnerships (GCP) yearly goal, supporting the GCP Financial Services strategy through diversified funding streams, growing unrestricted funds, and expanded influence;

Help to deliver a robust strategy for the Global Financial Services sector; identifying and initiating strategies for sector partnerships through a variety of partnership models (e.g. strategic, employee engagement, pro bono expertise, etc.)

Implement stewardship, engagement and growth strategies for partners within the portfolio including account plans, proposal submissions and partnership discussions.

Create, inform and implement new business strategies and solicitation plans for key corporate prospects in close collaboration with the broader team

Develop materials for partners or prospects, including proposed partnership overviews and activation ideas, concept notes, proposals, presentations, and reports, from drafts through to final line-editing and formatting.

Work closely with the External Relations teams (e.g., digital, creative studio, events) to leverage finance-related virtual and in-person events and campaigns to support the overall fundraising efforts of the organization.

Maintain and update account management plan for each portfolio partner as needed, including evaluating key performance indicators and delivering upon strategies for revenue growth and donor satisfaction.

Facilitate information flows between prospects and donors, program staff and fellow fundraisers;

Undertake special assignments, as needed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

Demonstrate the capacity to adapt, pivot successfully, and handle higher visibility challenges on a regular basis both with donors/prospects and internally;

**Demonstrate the capacity and professional expertise to execute senior level donor meetings;

Ability to exercise and execute creative solutions with minimal oversight to meet the needs of the IRC and portfolio;

**Ability to develop thoughtful project management plans and implement them in timely and detailed fashion

Excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills: the ability to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external contacts with confidence and poise.

Experience:

Management or solicitation of partnerships valued at six figures or more per year

Considerable relevant experience or strong interest in the financial services sector and community

**Experience of partnership development and/or front-line corporate fundraising experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;

**Experience identifying and exploring new and creative ways of engaging with companies and their communities, influencers, and other partners to support humanitarian efforts.

Desirable:

Strong project management skills, experience working on multiple projects with global cross-functional teams;

Ability to travel for partnership meetings internationally for conferences, meetings, etc.

Criteria in the Person Specification marked with ** are the minimum criteria in line with our commitments under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme in the UK. UK based candidates who state that they have a disability and meet these criteria, will be invited to interview.

Compensation: (Pay Rate: £52,210-£61,999/yr). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

STANDARD RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC London Office.

Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

STANDARD JOB REQUIREMENTS

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.

UK: Narrowing the Gender Gap: The IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including flexible hours (when possible), enhanced maternity/adoption leave and pay and gender-sensitive security protocols.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline is Sunday 16th August 2026 at 11.59pm BST

IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The process for this role will be as follows

Screening call online

First round panel interview online

Second round panel interview online – There may be a potential task which will be confirmed at a later stage.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the online recruitment process, please contact the IRC UK HR team at [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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