9 Head of partnership jobs in Westminster, Greater London

Location: Home-based, with occasional travel to locations across the UK as required

Reporting to: Managing Director

Direct reports: 2 × Partnerships and Fundraising Managers

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time/Permanent

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri. Flexible working options available

Closing date: Friday 30th October at 10am

Interview dates: First-stage interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Second-stage interviews will take place in person on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Help shape the future for girls.

At The Girls' Network, we believe no girl should have her future limited by gender, ethnicity, background or parental income.

We connect girls aged 14–19 from the least advantaged communities with mentors and a network of professional women who can help them see what's possible, build their confidence and realise their ambitions.

We're now looking for an ambitious and experienced Head of Partnerships and Fundraising to lead our income generation and help us build the financial sustainability we need to reach more girls.

This is an opportunity to join a growing charity at an exciting stage in its development, and to play a significant role in shaping what comes next.

The opportunity

As our Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, you'll lead the development and delivery of an ambitious income-generation strategy across corporate partnerships, Trusts & Foundations, major giving, individual giving and events.

You'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on fundraising. You'll build and steward high-value relationships, develop compelling propositions and funding bids, strengthen our pipeline, identify new opportunities and use data and insight to turn ambition into sustainable income.

You'll work closely with our Managing Director, Senior Leadership Team and Board, while collaborating across the organisation to make sure our fundraising is rooted in the impact we deliver.

You'll also lead and develop a small, capable fundraising team, giving you the opportunity to shape not only our fundraising strategy but the way we work.

This is a role where you’ll have real scope to influence, build and improve.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with the ability to make things happen.

You'll bring significant experience in fundraising, partnerships, philanthropy or another relevant income-generation function, together with a track record of securing meaningful income and building relationships that last.

Essential:

• Significant experience in fundraising, partnerships, philanthropy or another relevant income-generation function at a senior level, with a track record of measurable results

• Experience developing and delivering an income-generation or fundraising strategy, translating organisational ambitions into clear priorities, targets and action

• A proven track record of growing income and/or securing significant funding or partnerships, with the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into sustainable relationships

• Strong experience of Trusts & Foundations fundraising, including developing propositions, managing a pipeline and securing multi-year funding

• Experience developing and managing high-value relationships with external stakeholders, such as corporate partners, funders, major donors or strategic partners

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling propositions and communicate impact, ambition and value to different audiences

• Sound judgement in assessing opportunities, managing risk and prioritising resources in a growing organisation

• Ability to use data, financial information and performance insight to monitor income, understand pipeline health and inform strategic decisions

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with colleagues, senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders

• Comfortable working with a high degree of ownership, managing competing priorities and adapting to change

• Experience developing and motivating people, with a genuine commitment to an inclusive, high-performing team culture

Desirable:

• Experience securing and stewarding major gifts or philanthropic support

• Experience growing income through individual giving, digital fundraising, campaigns or events

• Experience developing corporate partnerships, sponsorships or other strategic commercial relationships

• Experience using CRM or fundraising platforms such as Salesforce, Hootsuite, Canva, Mailchimp or equivalent

• Experience of working in a small or growing charity

• Experience working with Boards, Trustees or other governance bodies on income generation or organisational performance.

• Understanding of the challenges faced by girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds

It would be great if you also have experience in major gifts, corporate partnerships, individual giving, digital fundraising, campaigns or events, and/or working in a small or growing charity.

Most importantly, you'll care about our mission and be motivated by the opportunity to help create better futures for girls and young women.

You don't need to meet every desirable criterion to apply. If you can demonstrate the experience, judgement and ambition to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join The Girls' Network?

We know that choosing the next role is about more than just the role responsibility and salary. At The Girls’ Network we want you to have the support, flexibility and space to do meaningful work and build a career that works for you.

• 35 days' holiday from day one inclusive of bank holidays

• Buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year.

• A paid day off for your birthday.

• 3 days paid volunteering leave each year.

• A winter shutdown between Christmas and New Year.

• Remote working across the UK.

• Flexible ways of working, including flexible hours and compressed hours where appropriate to the role and team.

• A full suite of home-working equipment.

• Up to £100 towards a desk and £100 towards a chair to help you create a comfortable home working environment.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, legal and financial advice, telephone support and online resources.

• Access to discounts through our EAP app across retail, fitness, travel and restaurants.

• Enhanced sick pay.

• Support for healthy screen working, including eye tests and, where appropriate, glasses.

• An annual professional development fund to support your learning, skills and career development.

• Enhanced family leave across maternity, paternity/partner, adoption and shared parental leave.

• Workplace pension with a 3% employer contribution alongside your 5% employee contribution.

• A dedicated Girls' Network buddy, available beyond your induction to provide ongoing support and connection.
   

Ready to make an impact?

This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role in the next chapter of The Girls' Network.

If you're an experienced fundraiser and relationship-builder who wants the autonomy to shape strategy, the opportunity to influence at senior level, and the chance to use your expertise to help more girls realise their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please apply as soon as possible. You will be asked to complete your application by submitting your CV and answering a few application questions.

Appointees are subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

Closing date: Friday 30th October at 10am

Interview dates: First-stage interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Second-stage interviews will take place in person on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Use of AI in applications

AI can be a helpful tool for inclusivity and accessibility, and we recognise that it may support applicants with spelling or grammar. However, when it comes to our selection process, what matters most to us is hearing your authentic voice and personal experiences. We're not looking for polished answers — just your own experiences, in your own words.

Diversity at our core

The Girls’ Network is an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and eliminating discrimination. We aim to build an inclusive organisation that reflects the diversity of the communities we work with and particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in the charity sector and senior leadership.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please contact the People team.