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Build partnerships that change young lives!

Wigan Youth Zone is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to build meaningful relationships with businesses that want to make a real difference in their local community.

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (with some flexibility considered)
Location: Wigan Youth Zone

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus more with service
• Your birthday off
• Gym access
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and pension
• Discounted holiday club access for staff

About the Youth Zone:
Wigan Youth Zone gives young people somewhere safe to go, something positive to do, and someone trusted to talk to. As a vibrant, purpose-built facility supporting young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs), it plays a vital role in the life of the borough. This role helps that impact continue and grow by connecting local businesses with a cause that really matters.

The opportunity:
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, senior leaders, and trustees, you'll lead on securing and growing significant corporate partnerships, generating £75,000+ per year, with ambition to increase this to £100,000+ over time.

What you'll do:

• Build new, long-term corporate partnerships
• Develop compelling partnership ideas and proposals
• Steward and grow existing supporter relationships
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and engagement
• Represent Wigan Youth Zone across the local business community

This is a hands-on role with real scope to shape your approach and clearly see the impact of your work.

Who this role could suit:
We are look for an extremely proactive relationship developer.
You might come from community fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, sales, marketing, communications, or another relationship-led income role.
What matters most is your ability to build trust, communicate impact, and turn relationships into sustainable support. Strong transferable skills such as influencing, persuasive writing, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking are highly valued.
Local knowledge of Wigan and existing networks are a real advantage.

How to Apply:
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond as a first step.
If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information on how to make your formal application.
This role is being advertised on a rolling basis, which means we will be sharing applications as and when we receive them if this affects you in any way please let Ellen know.

Interviews: 29/30/31st July

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with

Corporate Partnerships Officer

Join us in protecting the Ocean

The Ocean Conservation Trust believes a thriving Ocean is essential for a thriving planet. Through conservation, education and community engagement, we're working to restore Ocean health and inspire people to take action.

We're looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused Corporate Partnerships Officer to help grow our community of business supporters. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fundraising team at a pivotal moment. You'll play a leading role in identifying, securing and developing corporate partnerships that create meaningful environmental impact while delivering real value for our partners.
Whether you're already working in corporate fundraising or come from a sales, business development or account management background, if you enjoy building relationships and creating opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Corporate Partnerships Officer, you'll be responsible for generating sustainable income through the development of long-term corporate relationships. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you'll identify new prospects, develop compelling partnership proposals and deliver exceptional stewardship to existing supporters.

You'll manage the entire partnership journey, from first conversation through to renewal, creating partnerships that benefit both the Ocean Conservation Trust and our corporate supporters. No two days will be the same. One day, you might be pitching to a prospective partner, the next hosting a corporate volunteering event at the National Marine Aquarium or developing an impact report showcasing the difference a partnership has made.

Salary: £27,500–£30,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid - with regular attendance at the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

For further information and to apply: Please head to our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is 9 am, Monday 20th July 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 3rd August 2026.

 We reserve the right to close applications early should we find the right person sooner than expected.

In line with current legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

The OCT operates an Equality and Diversity Policy and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. All applications will be judged solely on merit; however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

St Albans & District Foodbank is looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and making things happen.

This is a brand-new role and an opportunity to help shape how we grow support across our community. Working closely with the CEO, you'll develop partnerships with businesses, trusts, schools, churches and community organisations, helping to secure the income and relationships that enable our work to grow.

We're much more than a foodbank. Alongside emergency food, we provide access to financial advice, mental health support and community kitchens, working with partners to help people move beyond hardship.

We're looking for someone who is confident meeting new people, enjoys networking and can turn a good conversation into a lasting partnership. You might already work in fundraising, business development, account management or partnerships, but most importantly you'll be proactive, organised and motivated by making a difference in your local community.

If you're excited by the chance to build something, influence the future of a growing charity and see the direct impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a self-starter who thrives on identifying and winning new business and helping to create meaningful partnerships in the community. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Corporate and Community Partnerships Fundraiser to join us on a three-month contract.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will lead prospect research and outreach across NHS Barking, Havering & Redbridge procurement suppliers, local community businesses and key corporate partnerships sectors for hospital fundraising. You will develop compelling partnership propositions and engagement materials, identify key stakeholders within target organisations, and progress prospects through to confirmed meetings. 

What You’ll Do 

1. Conduct thorough prospect research across NHS BHRUT procurement suppliers, local businesses and priority sectors to build a strong and accurate pipeline of prospective corporate and community partners in our new CRM, Beacon.

2. Create a corporate partnership fundraising deck for prospects that brings to life all the ways businesses can get involved, from social value opportunities, do your own fundraising and challenge events, sponsorship opportunities, to volunteering and in-kind support. This will need to be compelling and can be tailored for NHS procurement suppliers and aligned to the charity’s strategic goals.

3. Develop a corporate volunteering opportunities deck, ready to share with prospective and current partners. 

4. Identify key stakeholders within target prospect organisations and make proactive outreach to arrange prospect meetings between corporate contacts and the Head of Fundraising, to support the charity’s income growth ambitions.

Who We’re Looking For 

You’ll bring energy, creativity and confidence to this role. You’re the kind of person who: 

1. Is self-motivated by winning new business and identifying and building long-term, high-value partnerships. 

2. Is a confident relationship-builder who brings curiosity, creativity and a proactive mindset to identifying new opportunities. 

3. Is passionate about the work of hospital charities and the difference they make to patients and staff.

Essential Experience & Skills 

1. Proven, strong experience in corporate partnerships or business development, with a strong track record of generating income. 

2. Experience developing compelling proposals and conducting high-quality prospect research. 

3. Excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills, with strong attention to detail. 

4. Comfortable working fully remotely and managing your own time effectively. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more that two A4 pages. 

Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager
Salary: £55,425 (inc LW)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: London Hybrid – 2 days per week in office
Closing date: 31 July
Interviews: 11 and 18 August
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) increasing with service, generous pension scheme of 6% employer contribution with 2% employee contribution

We are delighted to be looking for an ambitious Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager to join GamCare, the leading provider of support for people affected by gambling harms across Great Britain. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a corporate fundraising programme from the ground up at a pivotal moment for both the organisation and the wider sector it supports.

As part of this exciting role, you will develop and deliver GamCare's corporate fundraising strategy, creating a proactive and sustainable income stream that supports the charity's mission. You will identify, secure and grow high-value corporate partnerships, develop compelling propositions, and establish the systems, processes and stewardship frameworks needed for long-term success. Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will act as a corporate fundraising specialist and trusted ambassador, building relationships across a range of sectors including financial services, technology, hospitality and major employers.

A rare opportunity for a senior corporate fundraising professional to combine strategy, new business and relationship management in a role where they can leave a lasting legacy.

To be successful as the Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager, you will need:

• Significant experience in corporate fundraising or commercial business development, with a proven track record of securing five and six-figure partnerships.
• Experience developing compelling propositions, proposals and partnership solutions that align organisational and corporate objectives
• The ability to work strategically and independently, while collaborating effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders

If you would like to discuss this role, please email your CV to or contact us and quote the reference 3031JP

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, and you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

Partnerships Manager

Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Leamington Spa (Hybrid, 40-60% office-based)
Reporting to: Head of Partnerships
Salary: £42,000 per annum

Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with The Smallpeice Trust as they recruit a Partnerships Manager to join their ambitious and growing Business Development team.

The Smallpeice Trust is one of the UK's leading STEM education charities, inspiring young people to explore careers in engineering, technology and science through transformative programmes delivered in partnership with businesses, funders and educators across the country.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to help shape the next phase of the Trust's growth. With a strong foundation of long-standing supporters and an exciting new five-year strategy, the organisation is increasingly focused on securing larger, multi-year strategic partnerships that create meaningful impact for young people whilst building sustainable income for the future.

The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in identifying, developing and securing new funding partnerships whilst also managing a portfolio of existing supporters. Working closely with colleagues across marketing, programme delivery and impact, you'll develop compelling partnership opportunities, build relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute directly to the Trust's ambitious growth plans.

Roles and Responsibilities

Business Development & New Partnerships

This role will be at the forefront of the Trust's growth ambitions, helping to identify and secure the next generation of strategic funding partners. Working with a broad range of organisations across industry, education and philanthropy, you'll build meaningful relationships that create lasting impact for young people while generating sustainable income for the Trust. This role will:

• Identify, develop and secure new corporate and strategic funding partnerships.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value partnership opportunities.
• Develop compelling, costed proposals and partnership packages.
• Secure multi-year partnership agreements that support the organisation's long-term strategy.
• Represent the Trust at networking events, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• Work collaboratively across teams to identify and maximise new opportunities.

Partnership Management

• Manage a portfolio of existing corporate and strategic partners.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Produce reports, presentations and partnership updates.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships and deepen engagement.
• Coordinate with internal colleagues to ensure excellent partner experiences and programme delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, budgets and partnership information through CRM systems and reporting processes.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial relationship builder who enjoys developing new opportunities and turning conversations into meaningful partnerships.

You will bring:

• A proven track record in business development, partnerships, account management or fundraising.
• Experience securing significant income, sponsorship or commercial partnerships.
• Strong proposal writing and presentation skills.
• Confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to identify and pursue new opportunities independently.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering against targets and deadlines.
• The ability to thrive within a collaborative and growing organisation where ideas are welcomed and initiative is encouraged.

Experience within charities would be welcomed but is not essential. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in partnerships, business development, sponsorship, account management, education, STEM, membership, commercial or wider relationship management roles.

One of the things that makes The Smallpeice Trust special is its culture. With a flat structure, highly engaged leadership team and supportive colleagues, this is an environment where people are encouraged to take ownership, spot opportunities and make things happen. As the organisation continues to grow its strategic partnerships programme, you'll have genuine scope to shape your portfolio and make a lasting impact.

Want to apply?

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please contact Kevin with an updated CV. We would love to hear about your experience and share more details about this fantastic opportunity and how to formally apply.

Applications close: Wednesday 5th August

Interviews (in person): Friday 14th August (in person)

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We’re seeking a self-motivated, creative, practical person to join our garden makeover team. Working on one of our flagship charitable programmes known as ‘Helping Hands’ this is an immensely rewarding role which has a direct impact on families we support.

This is a unique and diverse role which involves liaising with our families and then designing and delivering personalised garden makeovers for them with teams of corporate volunteers supporting. The end outcome of these projects enables children and young people with complex health needs to access their outside spaces safely which makes a huge difference to their quality of life. Many of these children struggle to leave the home environment, so a safe and accessible garden space is essential to get them outside.

For some examples of the incredible work and positive impact our Helping Hands Team have had on our families through these projects see our website: Transforming home & garden spaces | WellChild
We are also fully committed to upskilling and training the right person to enable them to do this role.

A bit about us:

WellChild, based in Cheltenham, is the national charity for seriously ill children and their families. Through a range of practical and emotional support, training and information programmes, WellChild gives children and young people with complex medical needs the best chance to thrive at home.

Purpose of the Role:

The garden makeover (Helping Hands) team provides practical support to families by enlisting the help of corporate volunteer teams from companies across the UK to undertake one-off improvement projects to create safe, accessible sensory gardens for children and young people with complex health needs.

There are six key parts to this role:

1) Meeting with our beneficiary families to identify the needs for their outside space. Using empathy and active listening to ensure you can gather all the relevant information for a successful transformation.

2) Project design and procurement of materials to deliver a suitable space, that not only meets the beneficiaries needs, but is also delivered within our time and budget specifications.

3) Compile all relevant project documentation and engage with the allocated team of corporate volunteers.

4) Deliver your design over two days (which may include overnight stays depending on project location) with an enthusiastic but often unskilled group of corporate volunteers. You will need to inspire and empower these teams in all elements of the delivery of your project and be the subject matter expert as the sole representative on site from WellChild.

5) Complete post makeover administration on our equipment and communication with the corporate volunteers.

6) Management of each makeover’s financial budgets, for equipment, materials, travel, accommodation as well as a joint monthly tool and equipment budget.

Fairly regularly to complete these garden makeovers, there is a degree of working away from home. For example, you might work on a five-week rotation consisting of two weeks conducting one makeover, over two days, each week. This is predominantly over the Spring and Summer seasons. The remaining time is utilised to undertake site visits and plan for upcoming projects with a hybrid home/office balance. Garden makeovers are completed nationwide so long and frequent travel can be required, and to compensate for this we offer a flexible TOIL policy. Over the Winter months, the role is more office based, with review of risk assessments, and planning of Spring projects. Some project preparation may be required at our store in Innsworth.

You will be able to:

• Demonstrate professional/practical DIY skills including hard landscaping to very tight deadlines
• Provide Inspiration, tutoring and leadership to the groups of volunteers to empower them in using new skills.
• Confidently build relationships quickly in order to communicate effectively, appropriately and clearly with a wide range of people.
• Prioritise own workload and meet tight deadlines, often having to be adaptable and think on your feet in order to make makeovers a success and completed on time.
• Be empathetic and sensitive to a wide range of needs and experiences.
• Develop and implement new, creative, ideas in order to deliver the best outcomes for the makeovers and our families.
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability and the ability to balance a fast-paced workload with clear forward planning and an eye for detail.

You will have:

• A passion for helping others.
• A desire and commitment to build and deliver the very best results for our beneficiaries.
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Effectively prioritise and work calmly under pressure
• A good understanding of budgets and competent Microsoft Office user
• A full UK driving license, able to drive a van.

For the full role details please see enclosed advert and Job description documents and contact details for an infomal chat about the role - We will be reviewing applications as they come in for this role and may close it early should we receive sufficient applications.

We’re looking for a proactive and creative individual to join our team as a Community Fundraising & Partnerships Manager — playing a vital role in growing the support that powers our work.

This role is all about connecting people with purpose. You’ll lead community fundraising activity, build meaningful partnerships with local businesses, and create engaging campaigns and events that inspire support and generate income. Working at the heart of our income generation strategy, you’ll help secure vital funding that directly supports the animals who rely on us.

If you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into results, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Community Fundraising & Engagement

• Develop and grow community fundraising activity across individuals, groups and local organisations.

• Create and deliver engaging campaigns and fundraising events.

• Recruit and support volunteers to maximise fundraising reach and impact.

• Deliver excellent supporter experiences and stewardship.

Corporate Partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with local businesses.

• Secure financial and in-kind support.

• Develop long-term partnerships that increase income and awareness.

Income Generation & Performance

• Work closely with the Head of Income Generation to deliver fundraising objectives and income targets.

• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and provide regular reporting and forecasting.

• Monitor fundraising trends and identify new opportunities for growth.

Collaboration & Compliance

• Work collaboratively across the organisation to maximise opportunities and ensure consistent messaging.

• Ensure all activity complies with fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies.

• Champion the charity’s values, professionalism and supporter care.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience in community fundraising, supporter engagement or income generation.

• Experience managing relationships with supporters, community groups or corporate partners.

• Experience delivering successful fundraising campaigns or events.

• Understanding of fundraising principles and supporter stewardship.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven.

• Confident networker and ambassador for the charity.

• Good IT skills, including CRM/database systems.

Personal Qualities

• Positive, collaborative and resilient.

• Committed to ethical fundraising and continuous learning.

• Passionate about delivering excellent supporter experiences.

As part of the interview process, shortlisted applicants will be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation. Further details will be provided in the interview invitation.

Benefits

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

We are happy to discuss working hours for this role.

Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a well-established social welfare charity in London with the recruitment of a Partnerships Officer.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a stable, high-performing fundraising team with exceptional staff longevity. The person previously in this role was in post for 10 years, and the line manager has been with the organisation for 9 years — a real testament to the culture, leadership and support on offer.

The Partnerships Officer will manage a successful corporate portfolio worth c.£400k, made up of a strong mix of long-standing partners and new business. Corporate fundraising is the organisation’s largest income stream, with events as a key secondary driver, meaning this role sits at the heart of future income growth.

Alongside stewarding existing partnerships, there is a particular opportunity to develop new corporate relationships locally, where there is significant untapped potential. Partnerships span a range of models, offering variety, creativity and scope to build meaningful, long-term relationships.

This role would suit a Corporate Fundraising Assistant looking to step up, or someone keen to take on a larger, more strategic portfolio while remaining hands-on with delivery and relationship management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and growing an established portfolio of corporate partners

• Developing new business, with a focus on local corporate opportunities

• Building strong, long-term relationships across a mix of partnership types

• Supporting corporate-led events and wider community fundraising activity

• Working closely with fundraising and communications colleagues

• Accurately recording activity and income using a CRM

The organisation is based on a beautiful site between Teddington and Hampton Wick, offering a genuinely lovely working environment.

The team typically works 2–3 days per week in the office, with Tuesday as the anchor team day, and the remainder working from home.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in corporate fundraising or partnerships

• A track record of managing relationships and delivering income

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• A proactive, collaborative and relationship-led approach

Experience of community fundraising and events would be welcome but is not essential.

 How to apply

The application process is rolling.

Please send your CV to

 As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The Head of Commercial Partnerships is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering Jericho's corporate engagement and partnership strategy.

The postholder will build and maintain relationships with employers, businesses, funders and strategic partners to create employment pathways for participants, generate income for Jericho's social enterprises and unlock wider support through corporate fundraising, social value partnerships, volunteering and advocacy.

Working across multiple areas of the organisation, the role will act as a bridge between Jericho's employability, enterprise and income generation functions, ensuring partnerships deliver meaningful social impact while strengthening the organisation's long-term sustainability.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Jericho's corporate engagement strategy and become a key external ambassador for one of Birmingham's leading employment-focused charities.

We would consider 0.8 FTE for the right candidate. The successful applicant must have the Right to Work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

What you’ll be doing:

Strategic Leadership

• With support from the Director of Income Generation, develop and deliver Jericho's Commercial Partnerships Strategy.
• Identify opportunities to increase income, employment outcomes and social impact through external partnerships.
• Contribute to organisational strategy, business planning and growth objectives.
• Monitor partnership performance and provide regular reporting on outcomes, income generation and impact.
• Act as a senior ambassador for Jericho across Birmingham and the wider region.

Employer Engagement and Employment Pathways

• Build and maintain relationships with employers across a range of sectors.
• Create opportunities for work placements, work experience, internships and employment pathways for participants.
• Develop employer partnerships that support individuals facing significant barriers to employment.
• Work closely with People Support and Employability teams to understand participant needs and identify suitable opportunities.
• Promote inclusive employment practices and encourage employers to recruit from underrepresented groups.

Corporate Partnerships and Business Development

• Identify and secure new business opportunities for Jericho's social enterprises.
• Develop relationships with procurement teams, HR leaders, CSR teams and senior decision-makers.
• Promote the commercial services offered by Jericho's enterprises and identify opportunities for growth.
• Create strategic partnerships that deliver both commercial value and social impact.
• Support the development of new enterprise opportunities and routes to market.
• Identify opportunities arising from corporate social responsibility and social value commitments.

External Representation

• Represent Jericho at networking events, conferences, business forums and partnership meetings.
• Build Jericho's profile within Birmingham's business community.
• Deliver presentations and pitches to senior stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with key influencers, business leaders and strategic partners.

Who are we looking for?

Essential

• Significant experience in corporate partnerships, business development, employer engagement, relationship management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-value strategic relationships.
• Experience developing partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how businesses operate.
• Excellent communication, networking and presentation skills.
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into tangible results.
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
• An appreciation of and sympathy with The Jericho Foundation's Christian roots and values, and a commitment to its mission of supporting people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.

Desirable

• Experience within the charity, social enterprise, employability or recruitment sectors.
• Knowledge of Birmingham's business landscape and key employers.
• Experience securing corporate funding, sponsorship or social value partnerships.
• Understanding of supported employment and employability programmes.
• Experience managing budgets, income targets or commercial contracts.

About JERICHO 

JERICHO is an award-winning Birmingham-based charity and family of six social enterprises. We provide supported work opportunities for people facing extreme challenges in getting a job and have been helping people across Birmingham into employment for over 30 years. We primarily support marginalised young people and survivors of modern slavery. What makes our model so effective is the way we combine work placements with individualised wrap-around support, training and a range of targeted activities. Our approach is focused on helping people address the issues that are affecting their life chances, build skills and confidence and ultimately become more employable.

INTERVIEWS ARE PLANNED IN PERSON ON TUESDAY 11th AUGUST 2026. 

Could you transform relationships into strategic partnerships to help improve the lives of people living with sight loss?

Henshaws is looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager to drive new income, develop influential partnerships and raise the profile of their Sight Loss Services across Greater Manchester. Working across NHS, local authority, VCSE, community and corporate networks, you'll help secure the funding and partnerships that enable people living with sight loss to thrive.

Location: Manchester/Hybrid, estimated 3 days either in the office or at meetings

Salary: circa £42k per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time applications welcome)

Benefits: 5 weeks holiday plus 10 bank days

As part of a growing fundraising and business development team, you'll identify new opportunities, build relationships with key decision-makers, and lead on proposals, bids and tenders. You'll also work closely with operational colleagues to develop services that respond to local need and demonstrate the impact of Henshaws' work.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to define a new role, build key partnerships and influence the growth of an emerging area within the income generation portfolio.

Day-to-day you can expect to:

• Develop and secure commissioning, contract and funding opportunities across Greater Manchester.
• Build strong relationships with NHS, Local Authority, VCSE, corporate and community partners.
• Lead and support bids, tenders and partnership proposals from opportunity through to submission.
• Represent Henshaws across Greater Manchester networks, forums and partnership groups.
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities, helping to generate sustainable income and long-term impact.

About you

We're looking for someone who is commercially minded, relationship-focused and motivated by values and purpose.

We'll be looking for you to bring:

• Experience in business development, sales, partnerships or income generation, in a relevant space.
• The confidence to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing proposals, bids, tenders or funding applications.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities at once.
• A proactive approach and the resilience to spot opportunities and see them through.

Experience within the charity, health, education or public sector would be an advantage, but we're equally keen to hear from applicants with transferable skills and a strong track record of generating income and building partnerships.

Why Henshaws?

This is an opportunity to join a values-led organisation with a long history of supporting people living with sight loss and a range of disabilities. You'll play a key role in shaping future services and securing income that has a direct impact on people's lives.

How to apply

To apply: All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over to Amelia Lee as the first step. From there, we'll be in touch with full application details if you meet our initial assessment of the skills and experience required.

Deadline: We're working on a rolling basis, only because this role has been previously advertised and we're keen to appoint as soon as possible.

However, if you feel this disadvantages you in any way, please get in touch with Amelia at Charity People and she'll ensure you do not miss out.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Pathway's Business Development Manager plays a key role in our small core team, working with staff across the organisation to develop our offers to NHS partners and building and managing relationships with external funders and partners from the statutory, charity and corporate sectors. Reporting to the Chief Executive the postholder plays a leading role in developing strategies to increase our impact, diversify our revenue streams and support the spread and replication of evidence-based models of care and service improvements, emerging from Pathway’s own work and our wide inclusion health networks.

The main tasks are:

1. Business Development & Lead Generation

Research and identify opportunities to spread Pathway's models of improved care, including new routes to NHS commissioners, budget holders, and innovative funding mechanisms. With senior support, identify target contacts and generate leads to develop and diversify Pathway's revenue streams and carry out planning to adapt to the external environment.

2. Grant Writing & Funding Applications
Lead and co-ordinate the development of high-quality grant applications and service business cases, working across Pathway's teams to gather evidence, articulate impact, and make compelling cases for support to NHS commissioners and Trusts, charitable foundations, and corporate partners.

3. Relationship Management
Build, manage and track relationships with NHS commissioners, system partners, clinical champions, corporate partners and funders through new and existing mechanisms. Represent Pathway externally, developing a deep understanding of commissioners' and funders’ needs, and propose ways Pathway can plan to meet them. Help staff, Fellows, and close partners to understand these needs and how Pathway may need to change in response.

4. Marketing & Communications
Work with the Communications Manager to develop promotional campaigns and marketing materials that increase Pathway's impact and externally generated income. Maintain a strong working knowledge of Pathway's care innovations and service models, and promote these in an NHS-appropriate style. Keep abreast of developments in the NHS to ensure Pathway's communications and marketing activities connect with current health service concerns.

About you - You need to have:

i. excellent oral and written communications skills including presentation skills

ii. experience of building trust, confidence and excellent working relationships with clients and partners

iii. experience of working within the health or health inclusion field preferably within NHS commissioning organisations or public health

iv. demonstrable knowledge of NHS commissioning structures and practices

v. passion for and a strong commitment to improve health outcomes for the most marginalised people in the UK

vi. the credibility to describe and promote care and service quality improvements developed by Pathway and practitioners across our networks

vii.  knowledge and experience of marketing techniques and evidence of success in applying them to public sector organisations

viii. demonstrable experience of project and programme management

ix. ability to see the big picture and develop strategies that can be understood and taken forward by others in the team

x. demonstrable experience of working successfully within a team

xi. strong negotiating skills including evidence of securing ongoing revenue for projects or programmes

xii.  a commitment to Pathway’s core values including a firm commitment to human rights-based approaches and eradicating unfair discrimination in all its forms

Ideally you will have:

i. experience of fundraising and grant writing

ii. experience of charity sector governance

iii. experience of working with central, regional and/or local government

Working at Pathway

Pathway’s offices are in London but with limited desk space. The postholder will be expected to split their time between the office and working from home with an expectation of at least two days a week in the office – precise arrangements to be agreed with the CEO.

Pathway is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to growing a diverse workforce. We will make any necessary adaptations for a disabled employee. Applications from people with lived experience of homelessness or other forms of social exclusion are particularly welcome.

 Benefits

We are a friendly, committed group of people, who provide a positive and proactive working environment. We are a flexible employer and your working pattern can be agreed with your line manager.

 Holiday entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays

 Pension: Pathway’s employees are automatically enrolled into the Nest Contributory pension scheme (which was set up by the Government). Contributions are made as follows:

· Full time salary £30,001 and above, employer contributes 3% and employee contributes 5%

Responsible to: Head of Corporate Partnerships
Based: Hybrid - The Grange, Saunderton, Princes Risborough 

The New Business Manager will lead the proactive identification, cultivation, and conversion of new corporate partners. The role will be responsible for driving the development of tailored, high-impact proposals and pitches to engage relevant companies, securing strategic, multi-faceted partnerships that align with the charity’s mission and plans for growth.  

Working closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, the post-holder will play a key role in expanding our portfolio and building a robust, diverse pipeline of high-value corporate support. The role is based in the Income Generation Directorate. 

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Development  
• Relationship Building  
• Strategy and Collaboration  
• Reporting and Administration  

The full job description is available to view on our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Payment
• Annual leave enhancements recognising long service 
• Day off for your birthday 
• Defined contribution group personal pension plan 
• Enhanced sick pay 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay 
• Eye care 
• Hearing tests 
• Learning and Development opportunities 
• Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops 
• Pet Dog Policy

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: 7th August 2026.

National charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.

Are you passionate about building relationships, inspiring others, and making a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing support for our charity by connecting with local communities, businesses, volunteers, and supporters. You will be at the heart of developing meaningful partnerships, identifying new fundraising opportunities, and increasing awareness of the vital work we do. Through your energy, creativity, and relationship-building skills, you will help generate income, maximise community engagement, and strengthen our presence across the region. Every conversation, event, and partnership you create will contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of those we support. If you thrive on meeting people, creating opportunities, and being part of a passionate and purpose-driven team, this rewarding role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while helping our charity grow and succeed.