Corporate partnership manager jobs

Senior Corporate Development Manager, External Engagement

Service: External Engagement

Salary:

- starting at £42,562 rising to £46,703 FTE per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)

- Additionally, £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum for Head Office based (pro rata for part-time hours)

or

- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum for Home-based (pro rata for part-time hours)

Location: Hybrid Head Office or Homebased

For Head Office based roles, we typically work a minimum 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible and located in Hoxton, London, N1.

Note that this role requires travel to partner meetings and events, predominantly in central London (but also nationally). Applicants would need to be able to travel regularly, as required, to fulfil the needs of the role, even if home-based.

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) or Part Time (no less than 28 hours per week)

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the role’s impact:

Family Action is a national charity committed to supporting families through change, challenge and crisis.  Since the charity was founded in 1869, we have continued to help children and families overcome the challenges they face through a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in around 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through our national helpline, FamilyLine.

This is an exciting time for an experienced and ambitious senior corporate fundraiser to join our high performing corporate partnerships team and lead the New Business function. Family Action recently undertook a major brand review and launched a new website, and income generation is a key priority in our 2024-29 strategy. This role will be focused on developing and growing new business activity, including identifying and securing new high-value partnerships, creating and implementing a robust growth strategy and ensuring we have the tools to deliver it. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our colleagues delivering Family Action’s services.

Main Responsibilities (for details check the job description and person specification):

• Leading a small team to drive forward new business activity; identifying, cultivating and securing new income generation opportunities with corporate partners across strategic, commercial and charity of the year style collaborations.
• Creating and implementing a growth strategy for new business, developing our corporate partnerships proposition, maximising income and delivering on our overall charitable strategy and objectives.
• Implementing effective processes, systems and frameworks to increase partnership opportunities and the success of our new business activity.
• Working with senior stakeholders internally and externally to identify and secure partnership opportunities that further shared goals.
• Working with the Corporate Team and other teams and colleagues across the organisation to ensure the smooth setup and onboarding of new partnerships. 

Benefits:

• an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata if job is taken PT)
• up to 6% matched-pension contributions
• enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
• eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
• cycle to work scheme
• investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

·       Apply via our website and click the “Apply Now” link to fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 11th and 15th of June 2026 - virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.

* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Based in Crisis Skylight Birmingham or Newcastle, with home working in line with Crisis Hybrid Working Policy

Contract: Full time

Salary: £45,379 per annum

About the role

Up for a challenge? Excited about Corporate new business and experienced at building impactful philanthropy networks? Join us at Crisis as our Fundraising Manager (England) where we're looking for an experienced high-value fundraiser who specialises in winning and delivering regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy.  

We are at the start of an exciting new journey to grow high value income in our nations and regions. You will have a great role within a motivated team and have the opportunity to build your fundraising strategy: You will have the autonomy to develop your own high value network, prospects and income pipeline: You will collaborate with our wonderful Skylight teams across England to develop and deliver compelling and bold cases for support.

If you have a great track record in identifying and securing regional corporate high value partnerships and donors and aren’t afraid of a challenge we would love to hear from you.

About you

· Dynamic, experienced, high-value fundraiser

· Specialist in identifying, delivering and winning regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy

· Experienced at identifying, pitching and successfully securing 5 and 6 figure partnerships

· Enjoy creating and delivering compelling Cases for Support

· Results-driven – we have ambitious plans as a charity and as a team

· Enjoy travel; you will be based at either Crisis Skylight Birmingham or Newcastle with regular travel as required. NB we have Skylight Centres in Birmingham, Newcastle, Merseyside, Oxford and London

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

· A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 17 May at 23:59

Interview process: Competency-based interview

Interview date and location: Thursday 28 or Friday 29 May, Online Interview

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Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

For more information about our work please our website

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Age UK Solihull is looking for a proactive and relationship‑driven Partnerships Officer to help grow our income and impact across the Solihull borough through corporate partnerships and high‑value giving. You’ll identify and cultivate relationships with businesses and supporters, negotiate mutually beneficial partnerships, and deliver excellent stewardship, securing significant support that helps improve later life for older people.

This is a varied and outward‑facing role, ideal for someone confident engaging senior decision‑makers, building long‑term partnerships and representing the charity within the local business community. With flexible hours, hybrid working and the chance to see the direct impact of your work, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.

You’ll be comfortable working independently, managing a pipeline of prospects and representing Age UK Solihull at meetings and networking events. In return, we offer flexible working (up to 30 hours per week), hybrid working, and the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our local presence and impact.​

We look forward to hearing from you!

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a permanent Corporate Partnerships and Events Manager.

The organisation is a charity committed to improving social mobility in the UK. Their work is focused on improving social mobility through education opportunities. Their mission is to level the playing field for young people from low-income backgrounds so that they have a fair chance of accessing leading universities, apprenticeships, and jobs. With a three-pronged approach including programmes, research, and policy advocacy, the organisation supports nearly 12,000 young people each year and they have been able to work towards keeping social mobility high in the political agenda.

The Corporate Partnerships and Events Manager will be an experienced partnership manager and fundraiser, confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking along with experience in securing and stewarding strategic partnerships with corporates and their associated corporate foundations. This role will lead a portfolio of corporate partnerships, focused on delivering shared strategic goals to increase social mobility in the workplace. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, the postholder will work on both new business and account management with ambitious individual income targets.

The selected candidate will have experience in securing, managing, and developing corporate partnerships at five-figures-plus level, from initial prospect research to contracting and ongoing stewardship. You will have experience securing and or managing corporate-charity partnerships, including engaging senior leadership. Ideally, the postholder will have experience planning and delivering events that provide high quality stewardship to donors and prospects with a clear project management approach.

This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week. The salary for this role is £42,025 to £46,000.  

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Corporate Partnerships and Events Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
 

 Weldmar is moving in an exciting new direction in fundraising. This is a brand new role, driving our events and community fundraising strategy. 

You'll lead a dedicated team of both staff and volunteers, delivering high quality mass participation campaigns, and build lasting partnerships with our supporters and fundraisers.

Working alongside fellow fundraising managers and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to:

· Develop and implement annual engagement strategies, including bespoke and ‘off the shelf’ challenges and events.

· Hold line management responsibility, providing regular supervision, identifying development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative environment.

· Oversee income targets, budgets, and KPIs with a focus on high ROI.

· Represent Weldmar at networking events and lead the development of community ambassadors. 

If you are proactive, with an in-depth knowledge of charity income generation, we'd love to hear from you. You should have a proven track record of hitting financial targets and the leadership skills to motivate both staff and volunteers. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to engage with everyone from corporate partners to patients and their families with empathy and professionalism. 

A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.

Regional Partnerships Fundraiser (Corporate)

Location: You can be home-based within the South West or from a CHSW hospice (regular regional travel required)
Salary: £34,133 - £40,075 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
 
Forging purpose-driven partnerships to support children and families 

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is seeking a passionate and commercially minded Regional Partnerships Fundraiser to grow and manage corporate partnerships that span the South West region (and beyond). This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled relationship-builder to make a tangible difference for children with life limiting conditions and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship-builder with a strong income-generation mindset to play a key role in securing vital funding that supports babies and children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

About the Role

As Regional Partnerships Fundraiser, you will be responsible for recruiting, stewarding and growing region-wide and national corporate partnerships, working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and hospice teams.

You will:

• Drive new corporate partnerships through proactive prospecting, pitching and relationship management
• Lead on regional corporate campaigns and initiatives, maximising income and engagement
• Act as the key point of contact for partnerships spanning all three CHSW hospice sites
• Manage CHSW’s involvement in Together for Short Lives (TFSL) national partnerships, ensuring compliance and effective internal delivery
• Coordinate and grow the CHSW Business Club, developing a compelling annual events programme
• Develop and manage corporate sponsorship, CRM and CPA agreements in line with legislation and best practice
• Contribute to, and deliver against, CHSW’s fundraising strategy for regional corporate income

 About You

• Experience in fundraising, sales or marketing with a proven track record of meeting income targets
• Strong experience building and managing external relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Desirable:

• Experience in charity or not-for-profit fundraising
• Knowledge of corporate fundraising regulations (e.g. CRM, CPA)
• Fundraising qualification (e.g. Certificate in Fundraising)

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel across the South West, with occasional UK travel
• Flexible approach to working hours, including some evenings and weekends

What We Offer

We value our people and are proud to offer a supportive, inclusive working environment, along with:

• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with service
• Enhanced sick pay (up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay)
• Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption pay
• Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Strong environmental and green agenda
• A genuine chance to make a real and lasting difference

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: 21st May 2026

Anticipated Initial Interview (online) : 3rd or 4th June 2026

For further information, visit our website or contact us directly.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community.

Charity Registration Number: 1003314

You may have experience of the following: Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Business Development Manager (Charity Sector), Corporate Relationship Manager, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Senior Corporate Fundraiser, Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, Commercial Fundraising Manager, Corporate Engagement Manager.            

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We are Anthony Nolan. We unite people and science – matching stem cell donors to those in need of transplants and treatments and growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone can find the lifesaving match they need.

Thanks to Shirley and Anthony Nolan, our register of almost a million potential donors, our cell and gene therapy research and our expertise in stem cell transplants, we currently help four patients a day in need of a transplant, giving more people another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Senior New Business Manager Corporate Fundraising to join our Corporate Partnerships team.

Title: Senior New Business Manager Corporate Fundraising

Salary: £45,000-£48,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid, with head office in Hampstead, London

Role Responsibilities:

These include but are not limited to:

• Co-lead the acquisition of high-value, multi-faceted, and multi-year corporate partnerships, ranging from philanthropic to commercial and strategic, maximising the long-term value and impact these partnerships deliver for Anthony Nolan.

• Drive a proactive and insight-led approach to new business, identifying, researching, and cultivating corporate prospects that align with our organisational strategy and mission.

• Evolve a robust new business pipeline, ensuring it’s dynamic and future-focused to manage risk and unlock both immediate and sustained income growth.

• Join the new business team in shaping the strategic direction of new business development, setting ambitious long-term goals and KPIs to elevate our corporate partnerships to the next level.

• Collaborate cross-organisationally, leveraging internal expertise and assets to co-create powerful, tailored proposals, pitches, and stewardship plans that inspire corporate engagement.

• Build and manage high-impact corporate relationships, confidently influencing at senior levels, both internally and externally, to drive results and embed long-term value.

• Deliver clear, insight-driven reporting, tracking performance against key metrics and providing strategic recommendations to inform leadership decisions.

• Assist the Head of Corporate and the team with budgeting and forecasting, ensuring financial planning is aligned with strategic priorities and growth opportunities.

• Represent the Corporate Partnerships team in senior-level meetings and organisational planning, deputising for the Head of Corporate when required.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary

• 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop

• Life Assurance of four times annual salary

• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme

• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description attached to this advert, or hyperlinked here in the job advert on our careers page, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible – this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of strong applications. 

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer. 

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Mission Without Borders (MWB) is a Christian organisation working in some of the most challenging contexts in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine. We come alongside children, families, and communities living in poverty, offering practical, emotional and spiritual support, sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ to enable people to move towards self-sufficiency.

MWB UK is entering an exciting period of growth. With an ambitious five‑year plan underway, we are seeking to strengthen our work with major donors, charitable trusts, foundations, and Gift‑in‑Kind (GIK) partners to expand our impact and reach more people in need.

We are now seeking an exceptional Trusts, Foundations & Partnerships Manager to help drive this mission forward.

About the role

This is a pivotal and high‑impact role, perfect for a talented relationship‑based fundraiser who is motivated by purpose, strategy, and the power of partnership.

You will:

• Build and manage a strong portfolio of relationships with Trusts, Foundations and Corporate partners, developing tailored engagement plans that inspire deep and long‑term support.
• Grow income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders through high‑quality applications and outstanding stewardship.
• Lead MWB UK’s Gift‑in‑Kind strategy, securing in‑kind products and managing the logistics journey from offer to delivery into field countries.
• Craft compelling proposals and impact reports that clearly articulate MWB’s vision and programme outcomes.
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues across MWB’s international network to identify funding priorities, shape supporter experiences, and maximise impact.
• Contribute strategically to MWB UK’s fundraising plans, spotting opportunities, and driving income growth.

This role blends hands‑on relationship management with strategic ownership.  This is ideal for someone who thrives on initiative, creativity, and wants to see their work translate into real, tangible change for vulnerable people.

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience securing income from charitable trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Excellent relational skills with the ability to connect, inspire, and build trust.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including crafting persuasive proposals.
• A proactive, organised, detail‑driven approach with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• A genuine alignment with MWB’s Christian ethos and values.

If MWB’s vision is a cause that inspires you and the position fits with your skills, values and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

The position offers flexibility with a mix of home working and office based to be discussed. This is a 4 day per week position but could move to full time as we experience growth.

Why join us:

• An international focus with real purpose and impact
• Pro rata 30 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Space to learn, innovate and develop
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities to travel to projects in our field countries, as required

How to apply

Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 pages highlighting your reasons for applying and explaining your how your skills, experience and values align with the role.

Please see the Job Description below for more details.  If an informal conversation about the role would help, please call us on 020 794 1370.

We are actively interviewing as applications come in, so please apply now.

We are supporting the Army's national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they're in need to recruit a new Corporate Partnerships Executive. This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in securing trust and foundation income that will help this Charity provide lifelong support to those who serve and those who have served, in the British Army.

Corporate Partnerships Executive

Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week

Hybrid working/London (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

£38,399 per annum

As Corporate Partnerships Executive, you'll play a key role in stewarding relationships with ABF's existing corporate partners, while also researching and approaching new prospects to grow the charity's network of supporters. With a compelling proposition, a nationwide network of colleagues, and an award-winning events programme, ABF is well placed to secure significant support from organisations that care about the Army family and this role is integral to making that happen.

Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and the wider High Value Relationships team, you'll support the process of expanding ABF's corporate support through effective prospecting, building strong relationships with supporters, and creating engaging content and stewardship materials that showcase the charity's impact. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team and contribute to a key growth area of ABF's fundraising, including opportunities to work with international organisations and partners.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, an organised and diligent approach, and the confidence to engage professionally with senior stakeholders. This role is particularly suitable for someone with experience of Corporate fundraising, or other applicable fundraising as part of a fundraising

team, ideally including using research to build pipelines and approaches. You will be someone who is keen to develop their corporate partnerships skillset within a collaborative and encouraging environment.

How to apply:

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply.

Play to the Crowd (incorporating Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers) is looking for a Fundraising Manager. 

Hours/contract: Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week (job share or part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate)

Salary: £34,413 rising to £38,934 depending on length of service depending on length of service

Base: Theatre Royal Winchester / Hybrid

We’re looking for a confident and enthusiastic fundraiser with a track record of delivering and leading major donor fundraising, membership schemes, corporate partnerships as well as securing significant funds from Trusts and Foundations.

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for implementing the charity’s fundraising strategy to increase our fundraised income to support all areas of our activity. This will be achieved by connecting donors and supporters to our mission to delight and unite communities through the power of live performance and participation. 

The charity has ambitious plans for the future. We will continue to invest in the beautiful Theatre Royal Winchester. With the absence of Arts Council England National Portfolio funding, we will be transitioning to a new structure and funding model for future Hat Fair festivals. Through our engagement projects we will continue to have impact on our local community both in central Winchester and the wider district.

The Fundraising Manager role will be vital in: 

• Helping to develop a sustainable fundraising model to secure future Hat Fair festivals
• Securing funding from Trusts and Foundations for community projects, core revenue to support our artistic and creative ambitions, and capital works
• Cultivating and securing large gifts from Major Donors
• Growing our membership base – our members are loyal and key advocates of the charity and audiences for our events
• Managing the relationships and developing our Corporate Partnerships

Interested? If you would like to find out more details about this role please visit our website where you can find the Job Description and Person Specification. Our website also contains our application form.

Application deadline: 10am Wed 20 May 2026
Interviews: Wed 27 May 2026

Previous applicants need not apply.

Play to the Crowd is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences and is also open to job share proposals.

Strategic Partnership Development Manager

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: London, UK

UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
 

Salary: £47,423 per year with excellent benefits

*We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

The Corporate Partnerships Team is responsible for developing high value, high impact strategic partnerships with companies, where the value goes beyond financial alone to meaningfully contribute towards WaterAid’s mission, including finding ways to contribute to programmatic, policy and advocacy objectives.

About the role

As our proactive and driven Strategic Partnership Development Manager you will lead partnership development for a range of priority corporate sectors - working closely with global partnerships, programmes and policy colleagues - to secure new multi-year partnerships and drive sustainable change.

In this role, you will:

• Lead on partnership development for strategically important sectors including food and beverage and agriculture, as well as other sectors to be determined. Effectively utilising your commercial awareness and corporate partnerships expertise to present WaterAid’s partnerships offering and value-add externally to these industries.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of potential high value, annual and multi-year new business opportunities, ensuring there is sufficient lead generation, active movement and conversion to secure annual and multi-year 6-figure+ partnerships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the WaterAid federation including partnerships, communications, programmes and advocacy to identify and develop high-quality propositions that meet both partner and WaterAid needs.
• Lead WaterAid’s presence at global events and conferences, building a network of contacts amongst companies and actively cultivating this network.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• Proven experience in generating six-figure strategic, new business partnerships from cold in the charity sector or in a commercial setting and proven ability to meet and exceed personal targets.
• An externally focused and proactive attitude, with the energy and passion to engage people and excite them about WaterAid, alongside the ability to forge effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including internal and external C-suite.
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills with an aptitude for writing high-quality and engaging proposals for a corporate audience.
• Strong working understanding of charity-corporate partnerships, corporate sustainability, Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Understanding and experience of international development
• Understanding of and active interest in the agriculture and food & beverage sectors, including key materially important sustainability topics.

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on the 19th May 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. 

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!

About Whitechapel Gallery 

Founded in 1901, Whitechapel Gallery is one of the world’s leading contemporary art galleries, located in the heart of London’s East End. For more than a century, the Gallery has championed ground-breaking artists and ideas, presenting exhibitions, events and learning programmes that bring together local communities and global audiences. 

Known for supporting visionary artists at pivotal moments in their careers, Whitechapel Gallery remains committed to making contemporary art accessible, amplifying under-represented voices, and creating an open, inclusive and collaborative cultural space. 

As the Gallery approaches its 125th anniversary, this is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering arts institution during a landmark period of programming and growth.

About the Role 

Whitechapel Gallery is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Events Manager to lead the delivery of its full events programme, including fundraising galas, donor cultivation events, exhibition openings, private views and commercial venue hire. 

This is a senior, business-critical role working closely with the Director of Development to deliver a high-profile programme of events that support fundraising, stakeholder engagement and commercial income generation. 

You will take ownership of the end-to-end planning and execution of a diverse events portfolio, ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard, on time and on budget. The role will play a key part in the successful delivery of the Gallery’s 125th anniversary programme, requiring creativity, operational excellence and strong commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the delivery of the Gallery’s annual events programme, including fundraising events, exhibition openings, donor events and venue hire activity

• Manage all aspects of event planning and delivery from concept through to evaluation

• Deliver high-quality events that contribute to fundraising and commercial income targets

• Manage event budgets, financial reporting and forecasting

• Oversee suppliers, production, AV, catering and venue logistics

• Build strong relationships with donors, sponsors, partners and internal stakeholders

• Line manage and support the Events Executive

• Maintain effective systems for event planning, guest management and reporting

• Ensure all events reflect the ambition, creativity and values of Whitechapel Gallery

About You 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Significant experience delivering complex, high-profile events programmes

• Strong project management and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and operational delivery at scale

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment

• A calm, proactive and solutions-focused approach

• Experience within arts, culture, charity or commercial venue environments is desirable

• Experience delivering fundraising or donor-focused events is desirable

Benefits 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced family leave

• Training and development opportunities

• Annual travel grant

• Staff discounts in the Gallery bookshop and café

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Complimentary tickets for Gallery events, subject to availability

• Access to exhibitions and curator-led tours

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Whitechapel Gallery is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those currently under-represented in the arts and cultural sector. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident [Committed] employer and guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. 

We are also a London Living Wage employer, committed to fair pay and good working practices. 

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team.

How to Apply 

Please complete the application form and diversity monitoring form found on our website, and return to recruitment by 10:00am on Friday, 12 June 2026.

Please include your full name and the job title in the subject line of your email. 

For further information, please refer to the recruitment pack.

Interviews will be w/c 15 June 2026. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Salary: £32,585.37 (plus London Weighting of £5,023.71 if applicable)

Location: Old Street London (with flexibility to work from home)

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 11:30pm

Please note interviews will be taking place week commencing the 1st of June

Are you looking to develop a career in partnership management and corporate fundraising? Are you passionate about the private sector’s role in helping to tackle homelessness? If so, this is a great opportunity to join an award-winning team as Corporate Partnerships Executive and play a key role in driving our fundraising goals forward.

About the role

This role sits within our Partnership Management team in the Income Generation directorate you will be working with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver strategic partnership activity in line with Shelter’s organisation goals. You will play a key part in the success of leading on our employee fundraising within the private sector and engagement activities for one of our large existing partnerships that generates over £2m+ income for Shelter and lead on the success of managing a diverse portfolio of five and six figure partnerships across multiple sectors delivering a high quality for colleague, customer fundraising and commercial campaigns. It will involve presenting Shelter’s cause effectively to a wide range of audiences internally and externally through various forms of communication. 

The role requires a proactive approach and creative flair developing and executing new partnership activities to align with our targets to drive these forwards. It will involve leading and collaborating on additional projects that support the wider Corporate Partnerships team strategy and managing elements of partners finances with completing income forecasting, updating our supporter database and supporting the team. 

About you

You will be proactive and have excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and win people over and convey complex ideas succinctly, confidently and persuasively. You will have experience in corporate fundraising, partnership management or account management and be able to strengthen relationships with existing partnerships to grow fundraising income. You will have attention to detail and be able to work across multiple projects in a busy team environment and be able to plan workloads effectively to deliver budgeted income from partnerships and initiatives. 

Importantly, you will also have a passion for social justice and share Shelter’s belief that everyone has the right to a safe home. 

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

About the team

The Income Generation Directorate at Shelter comprises of 5 departments, delivering a mature fundraising programme that has seen continuous year on year diversity and growth. The directorate generates over £48m gross income each year, of which a high percentage is unrestricted. Our Corporate Partnerships team is split into two areas - New Partnerships which generates income by securing new relationships with private sector businesses, and the Partnership Management team, where this role sits, is responsible for the growth of Shelter’s voluntary income by managing and developing existing corporate partnerships spanning a variety of sectors. And, as the division as a whole continues to grow and develop, it's a truly exciting time to join us.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a one-page expression of interest. This should be relevant to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description attached to this advert and align with the following behaviours below.

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We work together to achieve a shared purpose

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Recruitment Agencies

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. 

As Weldmar Hospicecare moves into an exciting new direction in fundraising, we are seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead our engagement with key investors and high net worth individuals.

This is a brand new role designed to broaden our reach and secure the major gifts necessary to fund our specialist care services. Working alongside fellow fundraising managers, as well as the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, and reporting to the Director of Fundraising, your key responsibilities will be to:

· Identify and research high value prospects, implementing bespoke donor journeys that move supporters from initial interest to significant financial commitment. 

· Establish and lead a group of dedicated volunteers who act as champions for Weldmar across the county. 

· Manage our Trust and Foundations Fundraiser, overseeing applications for grant funding and ensuring detailed, timely reporting to funders. 

· Represent Weldmar at flagship events and networking opportunities, educating partners on how their investment makes a tangible difference to the specialist care Weldmar provides in Dorset. 

· Using Raiser’s Edge, you will maintain meticulous records and provide regular performance and prospect reports to senior management. 

You will have extensive experience in managing profitable fundraising events or securing high value income. You must be a diplomatic and persuasive negotiator, comfortable engaging with decision makers at all levels. A professional qualification (such as the IoF Diploma) is desirable, but more important is your ability to tell Weldmar’s story in a way that inspires generosity.  A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.