Department:
Fundraising
Grade:
Senior Officer (£47, 333 to £55, 112)
Probation period:
6 months
Status:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, two-year Fixed-Term Contract
Location:
Hybrid Working; Home and Allen & Overy Head Office, London, UK
Reports to:
Director of Fundraising
Line Manages:
None
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Manage and grow a transformational partnership between Allen & Overy Shearman (A&OS) and United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH), ensuring it delivers strategic value, visibility, and impact.
Act aUnitedGMH’s lead within A&OS, and A&OS’s liaison within UnitedGMH to foster collaboration, alignment, and shared purpose across both organisations.
Leverage A&OS’s global network, expertise, and community to advance UnitedGMH’s mission, amplify rights-based mental health advocacy, and drive strategic engagement to support fundraising.
ENGAGEMENT:
Collaborate with partners and senior colleagues to design innovative campaigns and activities that drive fundraising engagement and maximise strategic value for UnitedGMH.
Coordinate across the fundraising team to ensure alignment, foster collaboration, and unlock shared opportunities.
Partner with the Director of Fundraising to develop annual plans and long-term strategies, integrating budget planning and impact forecasting.
DELIVERY:
Partnership Delivery & Engagement
Provide high-quality account management, working with A&OS to develop innovative ways to support UnitedGMH’s objectives and fundraising targets
Deliver key pillars of the partnership, including:
First Hour, First Day
Pro Bono Projects and In-Kind Support
Programme Visits and Challenge Events
Global Office Fundraising Activities
Collaborate with external agencies, travel providers, and suppliers to coordinate partnership activities
Engage A&OS staff in UnitedGMH campaigns and events (e.g. International Youth Day, World Mental Health Day, Pride)
Work closely with National Partners to gather and synthesise qualitative and quantitative evidence of impact, including stories, case studies and oversee financial grant management and reporting.
Provide timely and tailored support to A&OS, including:
Responding to queries
Delivering marketing assets and drafting communications
Creating content and campaign plans in collaboration with UnitedGMH’s communications team
Compile regular updates to inspire A&OS staff and Ambassadors, in collaboration with their Marketing & Communications team.Liaise with the Global Mental Health Action Network team to share project updates and ensure programme delivery.
Explore new opportunities to grow the quality and impact of the partnership, including potential new business initiatives.
Strategy & Sector Insight
Stay informed on sector developments and competitor activity to inform innovative, legally sound partnership strategies.
Support the Director of Fundraising in delivering the overall Corporate Partnerships strategy and operational plan.
Administration & Logistics
Maintain a clear and accurate virtual filing system for all partnership activity and donations.
Update relevant database records to ensure smooth tracking and reporting
Conduct research and coordinate logistics for programme visits and events, with support from the Finance & Operations Officer
Learning & Development
Take responsibility for personal learning and development, participating in supervision, training, and team meetings.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as needed.
Essential skills:
Experience & Strategic Thinking
Proven experience building and managing partnerships between charities and private sector companies to maximise fundraising, with a strong understanding of how both sides benefit.
Ability to contribute to strategic planning and translate high-level goals into actionable fundraising initiatives
Skilled at making and implementing logical decisions that strengthen the fundraising function
Communication & Relationship Building
Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills to enthuse, motivate, and influence
Proven ability to deliver exceptional donor care and relationship management across multiple stakeholders
Experience working across teams and functions to build alignment and shared ownership, particularly in diverse and geographically dispersed teams
Ability to work effectively with global partners and stakeholders across diverse cultural backgrounds
Comfortable with occasional international travel, including participation in overseas forums/events and partner engagements.
Organisation & Digital Skills
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and maintain accuracy under pressure
Experience using CRM systems such as Access, Salesforce, or BeaconCRM.
Experience working in mental health and internationally
Familiarity with corporate sponsorship, payroll giving, or cause-related marketing.
Understanding of the current CSR and ESG landscape.
Desirable skills and experience:
Knowledge of or interest in international development, mental health, or related global policy areas
Knowledge of the current CSR and ESG landscape.
Familiarity with corporate sponsorship, payroll giving, or cause-related marketing.
Diversity and inclusion
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to UnitedGMH’s core mission and values, and the organisation is dedicated to promoting this across our work and also within the workplace. We will ensure that this commitment is embedded in all operational aspects of the organisation and also implemented within our day-to-day working practices.
Reasonable adjustments statement
We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process. Should you have a disability and require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to participate in the recruitment process fully, please ensure that this is made known to the person arranging your interview.
Benefits
28 days of holiday a year, plus UK bank holidays
Up to £1000 a year for coworking spaces
Up to £500 a year in personal development training allowance
Travel opportunities
Possibility to work compressed or flexible hours
Acess to Employee Assistance Programme via HealthAssured
You contribute 5% of your salary, and we pay for 3% (8% total)
Please note you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
*This job description may be modified from time to time at the discretion of UnitedGMH
Application details:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview in mid-September.
There will be two interview rounds, and the final interviews will include a short task related to the role.
To apply,
please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter
outlining your interest and suitability for the role by
Friday, 5 September 2025, at 11:30pm BST.