Craig Hall

Professional Summary A highly accomplished leader in corporate partnerships with over a decade of experience in building strategic relationships, securing high-value funding, and delivering impactful charity programs. Proven expertise in inspiring teams, cultivating major donors, and driving growth through innovative approaches. Recognised nationally for award-winning partnerships and passionate about creating long-term, meaningful collaborations that deliver measurable results.

Key Skills

• Strategic Leadership: Proven track record of leading teams and developing strategic approaches that drive organisational growth and enhance stakeholder engagement.
• Partnership Management: Expertise in managing and cultivating relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including local authorities, VCSE organisations, and corporate partners.
• Fundraising & Income Maximization: Skilled at identifying and securing diverse funding sources, from grants to corporate partnerships, to meet financial targets and ensure long-term sustainability.
• Team Leadership & Development: Experienced in leading small teams, providing direction, mentorship, and ensuring effective collaboration to meet short-term and long-term goals.
• Governance & Reporting: Strong experience in charity governance, developing reports for trustees, and ensuring compliance with financial and funding regulations.
• Social Impact Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the social disadvantage issues, with experience in co-producing solutions and supporting local communities.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience in report writing and delivering presentations to senior stakeholders and trustees.

Professional Experience

Head of Corporate Charity Partnerships

Fujitsu UK August 2015 – Present

• Lead all volunteering, fundraising, and IT projects across the UK, driving high-value relationships with corporate and charitable partners.
• Built and managed partnerships recognised nationally, including:
  • Corporate Partnership of the Year (Third Sector Awards, 2021): Fujitsu & Autistica.
  • Best Pro-Bono Work for a Charitable Cause (Corporate Engagement Awards, 2019): Fujitsu & Macmillan Cancer Support.
  • Partnership with a National Children’s Charity (Better Society Awards, 2017): Fujitsu & Action for Children.
• Delivered career workshops with Prince’s Trust and DWP, helping individuals secure full-time employment across England, Scotland, and Wales.
• Developed and implemented persuasive proposals for partnership funding, achieving long-term corporate sponsorships and sustainable support.
• Championed innovation by integrating IT solutions into partnership programs to maximize impact and scalability.
• Successfully forecasted and managed partnership budgets, ensuring alignment with organisational growth targets.

Achievements

• Played a pivotal role in establishing award-winning corporate partnerships, contributing to significant funding growth for partner charities.
• Spearheaded fundraising campaigns that engaged high-value donors, trusts, and corporates to exceed financial targets.
• Recognised for creative, collaborative, and hands-on leadership, driving team performance while delivering key strategic objectives.

Service Delivery Manager

Post Office & RBS | August 2010 – January 2015

• Managed end-to-end service delivery for key accounts, ensuring service excellence and high customer satisfaction.
• Improved operational efficiencies and process optimization, driving better client outcomes across multiple projects.

Operations Manager

Logistics & Device Recycling | January 2007 – December 2010

• Led logistics and order management operations across public and private sector clients.
• Introduced process improvements to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.

Shift Manager

HMRC Document Processing | December 2005 – December 2007

• Supervised document processing shifts, ensuring timely and accurate outputs.

Football Coach

MLS Soccer Camps – Chicago | December 2005 – March 2005

• Coached and mentored youth soccer athletes, instilling teamwork and sportsmanship.

Operator / Shift Manager

Ventura Print & Fulfilment | March 1998 – March 2005

• Managed print and fulfilment operations, maintaining high production standards and efficient delivery.

South Cheshire College – GNVQ Advanced in Sports Recreation (1998)

Shavington High School – 9 GCSEs (1992 – 1996)