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Corporate Partnership Manager

£38,554 a year

London Office/Remote Worker 

Job description

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager role is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser who enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities that make a real difference. Working within our Corporate Partnerships team, you will help grow income by securing new partnerships, managing existing relationships and developing opportunities that deliver value for both Scope and our partners.

Permanent, Full time (35 hours a week)
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW and working from home and occasional travel.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Sunday 8 November 2026.

The role

As a Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in delivering Scope's corporate income ambitions. You will work across the full partnership lifecycle, from identifying and securing new partners through to managing and growing long-term relationships. You will also work closely with colleagues across Scope to create impactful partnerships that help drive disability equality.

You will:

• Identify, secure and develop new corporate partnerships that generate income and support Scope's mission.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners and act as the main relationship lead.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective partners and opportunities.
• Develop tailored partnership propositions and engagement opportunities.
• Create partnership plans that maximise long-term income, engagement and impact.
• Deliver excellent stewardship, reporting and relationship management.
• Manage income targets, forecasts and partnership performance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, communications, policy and services to deliver successful partnerships.
• Ensure partnership activity meets relevant policies, due diligence requirements and fundraising regulations.

For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description on our website.

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about building relationships and creating partnerships that deliver meaningful results. You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders and spotting opportunities to grow income and impact.

You will bring experience of account management, fundraising, business development or partnership management. You will be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities while building strong, long-term relationships.

You are someone who:

• Has experience managing partnerships, accounts or client relationships.
• Can identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Builds strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Can create compelling proposals, reports and presentations.
• Has experience managing income targets, budgets or performance measures.
• Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building relationships across teams.
• Has strong communication and influencing skills.

It would be great if you also bring:

• Experience in corporate fundraising.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Knowledge of disability rights and the social model of disability.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. 

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our mission of creating equal futures with disabled people.

Additional information

You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Anonymised applications

We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.

Our values

Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.

We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

Disability confident scheme

We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role.

To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form.

If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email via our website.
You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website.

Important to know:

• You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description.
• If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria.

You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday and bank holidays
• Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)
• Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more

How to apply

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.

Application closing date - 08/11/2026