Partnership management jobs

Join Choose Love as our Community Fundraising Manager and play a pivotal role in powering life‑changing support for displaced people worldwide. This is a chance to shape a growing movement and inspire our community to take action.

Sitting within the Partnerships team, the Community Fundraising Manager will lead the development and delivery of our community fundraising strategy. You will drive supporter engagement by creating and expanding a diverse range of fundraising opportunities, strengthening long‑term relationships, and mobilising people who want to make a difference. Your work will be essential in generating the income that enables Choose Love to continue supporting displaced people around the world.

• Are you looking for an opportunity to progress in store management?

  We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager for 20 hours per week to join our fashion store team in Ross-on-Wye so we could be the perfect match! 

  What does this role involve: 

  As an Assistant Store Manager, you support the Store Manager with the day to day running of the store and take full responsibility in their absence.

  Inspiring and supporting staff and volunteers to deliver an excellent customer journey that reflect our values, our Assistant Store Managers contribute towards the success of their stores by:

  • Ensuring highest standard of customer service
  • Achieving targets 
  • Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
  • Maximising sales through physical and digital channels
  • Supporting with the recruitment and development of volunteers
  • Achieving expectations within campaign activities
  • Working with the manager to generate stock

  Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. 

  Due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life-saving research. 

  What are we looking for:

  • Experience in a customer facing role
  • Supervisory experience
  • Commercially driven to encourage new ideas
  • Inclusive approach to developing teams
  • Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and achieving the highest retail standards 
  • Results driven but with a recognition of right result, right way.

  What’s important to us?

  At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

  Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. We'll get there by funding cutting-edge research and innovation, which hold the keys to saving and improving more lives.

  In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

  Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

  Why join the BHF?

  We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

  Our generous staff benefits include:

  • 38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
  • Wagestream - claim early access to your wages as you earn them
  • Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year 
  • Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 25% staff discount
  • Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
  • Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounts on gym memberships
  • Discounts with a wide range of retailers

  Ready to apply?

  To apply, please follow these simple steps:

  • Click the “Apply” button below.
  • You’ll be seamlessly redirected to the BHF Careers page.
  • Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history.

  What do I need to know?

  DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 

  Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process 

  Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early 

  Sponsorship: Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship. 

  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team. 

Role Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and delivering the day-to-day operations of the Schools Consent Project across England and Wales. In particular, this involves booking and coordinating the delivery of workshops across all educational settings; acting as the first point of contact for legal queries, feedback and safeguarding issues from volunteers and service users; and fostering strong relationships with our schools and partner firms.

Key Responsibilities

Operations and Programme Delivery

• Manage and coordinate the booking of workshops with schools and partner organisations.
• Oversee the scheduling and delivery of workshops, liaising with schools, volunteer lawyers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure high standards of programme delivery and participant experience.
• Maintain accurate operational records and systems.

Volunteer Management and Training

• Help organise induction, training, and ongoing development sessions.
• Manage DBS checks and compliance with safeguarding requirements.
• Act as a primary point of contact for volunteers.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Collect, analyse, and manage feedback and monitoring data from workshops.
• Prepare reports and summaries for internal use, funders, and trustees.
• Use data to support continuous improvement of programmes.

Safeguarding, Complaints, and Risk Management

• Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding disclosures, complaints, and concerns.
• Follow organisational safeguarding and complaints procedures.
• Escalate serious matters appropriately to the Director and relevant authorities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.

Outreach, Partnerships, and Growth

• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, and other educational providers.
• Support the Director and Founder in developing and implementing the UK growth strategy, informed by schools/volunteers’ feedback and booking data.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience in operations management, project management, or programme delivery.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• High level of IT literacy, including confidence with digital systems and remote working tools.
• Familiarity with MS365 and Salesforce as our main operations platforms.
• Experience with Xero and basic financial administration.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote and distributed team.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Strong personal commitment to gender equality, youth empowerment, and reducing sexual violence.

Desirable

• Legally qualified
• Experience working with schools, colleges, or educational institutions.
• Experience working with pro bono departments in law firms.
• Experience in the charity or non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection frameworks.

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day. We bring the sector together, enabling them to save even more lives every day through collaboration, advocacy, and growth.

AAUK is entering into an exciting period where we are developing our events and partnerships portfolio to create more opportunities for engagement, income generation, and collaboration across the air ambulance community. We’re looking for someone who is ready to grow with us - proactive, ambitious, and eager to take initiative in shaping the future of our events and partnerships programmes.
 

The Events and Partnerships Officer will play vital part of delivering a dynamic calendar of events that support our partners and new partner acquisition, developing our industrial supporter programme and supporting vital processes across the income generation team. The role requires initiative, creativity, and independence to manage projects from concept to completion, working closely with the Events and Partnerships Manager to drive growth and engagement across the sector.

Key events include the Annual Conference and Awards of Excellence, All Party Parliamentary Group Air Ambulance Reception and attendance at sector specific exhibitions. The current partnership portfolio includes air ambulance suppliers and other key stakeholders who support the air ambulance community.

Key Responsibilities

Events

• Lead and deliver assigned events from planning through to evaluation, ensuring objectives, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Develop and manage relationships with sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and delegates to maximise engagement and value.
• Collaborate with the Income Generation team to identify and secure sponsorship opportunities.
• Manage logistics including venues, travel, accommodation, catering, and supplier contracts.
• Attend and represent AAUK at internal and external events and conferences, including occasional overnight stays.

Partnerships and Growth

• Support the recruitment and retention of Industry Supporters through an active pipeline.
• Support the development and delivery of AAUK’s growing partnerships portfolio, working collaboratively across teams to identify opportunities.
• Contribute ideas and take initiative to grow our events and partnership offerings in line with strategic objectives.
• Foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders.

CRM & Stewardship 

• Leading adherence to AAUK’s CRM processes and standards
• Ensuring donors feel valued and thanked for their contributions
• Leading use of and reporting of donation software such as, Payroll Giving, Enthuse and Just Giving platforms.

Person Specification

• Experience of event planning, delivery, and evaluation within a charity, membership, or corporate environment.
• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confident working remotely with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Good organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience in use of CRM systems, Donorfy knowledge an advantage but not essential
• Knowledge of donation platforms and payroll giving, preferred but not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Creative thinker with a proactive, growth-minded approach.
• Willingness to travel and attend external meetings and events with overnight stays.
• Full, clean UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment.

The position is home-based with travel to events and meetings, permanent and full time role.

• 36 days annual leave including Bank Holidays FTE
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Work from home allowance
• Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance policy cover
• Development opportunities

Applications Close: 31st March 2026. 6pm

Interview Dates: Monday 20th and Thursday 23rd April 2026.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

We’re looking for 2 dynamic New Partnerships Leads to help us secure the transformational corporate partnerships that will shape the future of end-of-life care across the UK.

You’ll be at the forefront of Marie Curie’s high-value fundraising strategy, responsible for securing six- and seven-figure partnerships across priority sectors. You’ll lead the full business development and sales cycle from outreach and lead generation to pitch, proposal, and close.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of high-value prospects, build a robust pipeline, and cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders across major UK brands. One of the roles will also line-manage New Partnership Manager, supporting them to deliver their own income targets.

This role is perfect for a self-starter. Someone who can spot opportunities, open doors, and build long-term, commercial strategic partnerships that deliver income, influence, and national brand impact.

Please let us know during your application which role you want to apply for!

In this role, you will:

• Leading the development and delivery of sector-specific strategies to secure new high-value corporate partnerships.
• Generating and converting your own leads through proactive outreach, networking, and market insight.
• Managing the full business development cycle: prospecting, cultivation, proposal writing, pitching, negotiation, and closing.
• Building strong relationships with senior corporate stakeholders, trustees, volunteers, and internal teams.
• Creating compelling, commercially focused proposals, applications, and pitch materials tailored to each prospect.
• Developing innovative partnership concepts across CRM, sponsorship, brand partnerships, cause-related marketing, and strategic collaborations.
• Presenting confidently to senior audiences and representing Marie Curie at events, meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Supporting and motivating team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Skills Needed

• A proven track record of winning or managing corporate partnerships worth £100k+.
• Experience securing six- or seven-figure partnerships across Charity of the Year, CRM, sponsorship, or strategic partnership models.
• Strong experience in business development, including cold outreach, lead generation, and pipeline management.
• Ability to build relationships quickly and credibly with senior stakeholders across sectors.
• Exceptional communication skills written, verbal, and presentation with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience writing high-quality proposals, applications, and pitch decks.
• Strong networking ability and confidence representing an organisation externally.
• Commercial understanding of brand strategy, retail, consumer partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration.
• A self-starter mindset: proactive, resilient, and motivated to build new opportunities from scratch.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at pace.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in helping Marie Curie reach its goal of raising £9.5 million in corporate income next year and to build partnerships that change lives.

Please see full job description

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications:

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (plus London allowance of £3.5k (subject to eligibility)

Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week 

Based: Homebased (outside of London) 1 day per month in office for meetings 
London based 2 days per week in London HQ

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.

The Domestic Abuse Service Manager is responsible for the operational delivery of the Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe & Supported Accommodation, to providing safe, trauma-informed, survivor-led accommodation and support to victims of domestic abuse including children.

The Domestic Abuse Service Manager will lead a team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support, safe housing management, and compliance with contractual, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements. The role will work closely with external partners to ensure victims are supported to remain safe, recover, and move towards longer-term housing stability.

Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham works to improve the quality of life and enhance the status and influence of older people. From now on, we intend to diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our work. The role works closely with the CEO to develop the fundraising strategy and reporting to the Fundraising Subcommittee.

An experienced and talented Fundraising Manager who can develop and execute an effective fundraising strategy to deliver growth across a wide range of existing and new income streams.

You will have the proven ability to research and develop winning fundraising applications, negotiate sponsorship deals and develop and maintain positive relationships with donors. A natural multi-tasker, you will have the flexibility to manage a varied workload, juggling responsibility for meeting bid deadlines, ensuring delivery of fundraising events, reporting to funders and managing key corporate accounts. With attention to detail and excellent written and verbal presentation, you will also have the negotiation and project management skills to co-ordinate the production of complex bids and budgets.

Fundraising Leadership Structure
Overall leadership, accountability, and ownership of fundraising strategy and outcomes sit with the Chief Executive. The Fundraising Manager provides strategic, operational, and relationship‑driven support within this CEO‑led framework, ensuring delivery of high‑quality fundraising activity, insight, and stewardship.

Purpose of the job

UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning. ​

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To do this, we work with a network of youth organisations delivering youth work and outdoor learning youth work across the UK, as well as national, regional and specialist infrastructure bodies that collectively strengthen the impact and sustainability of the sector.​

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Together, this network forms a connected system focused on one shared aim: widening the reach and deepening the impact of youth work and outdoor learning.​

As our Network Manager, you will live and breathe our network, developing a deep understanding of the makeup, needs and priorities of network member to lead effective engagement and establish a high quality experience for network members. You’ll drive a number of projects and steward relationships as part of our evolving offer, focusing on listening, moving from a transactional to a relational approach to supporting and learning from our network, equipping leaders with the skills, networks, and confidence to deliver exceptional support to young people.

You’ll support the Head of Network Development and the Senior Leadership Team to evolve UKY’s network offer as part of our new strategy. You will be a key advocate for the sector, ensuring out network remains responsive, resilient, and well equipped to meet emetging opportunities and challenges.

The role requires deep understanding and experience  of the youth sector, the ability to confidently build relationships with leaders of practice and organisations, as well as a highly organised, and proactive individual with strong project management and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Why work at UK Youth?

UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning . We support a network of thousands of youth organisations across the UK to improve young lives every day. At the same time, we are transforming the policies, investment, and ideas needed to future-proof youth work and outdoor learning for generations to com e:

• We back youth work leaders with the evidence, connections, and investment they need to thrive.

• We keep youth work effective with research, large -scale pilot programmes, and professional development initiatives.

• And we work with young changemakers to inspire lasting change in the attitudes of the public and funders.

Key responsibilities

• Relationship Building, Network Onboarding and Partnerships

• Network Engagement, Experience and Capacity Building

• Planning, Budget and Resource Management

• Leadership and Management

Experience we're after

• Experience delivering youth work practice with young people .

• Understanding of youth policy, workforce challenges, and sector -wide trends including the changing aspirations and needs of young people and the impact of youth work in supporting these .

• Knowledge of youth sector infrastructure organisations and their roles at national, regional, and local levels.

• Strong programme and project management expertise, including a demonstrable track record of successfully leading and managing large -scale or complex programmes and projects in a previous role.

• Excellent relational and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience building and maintaining relationships across diverse organisations.

• Proven experience in network development, membership engagement, or partnership management within the charity, youth, or community sector.

• Experience in workforce development, training, or skills enhancement within a sector -focused setting.

• Excellent line management skills, with experience developing staff and effectively managing performance.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences in a variety of settings .

• Experience in budget management and financial planning.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: 7th April 2026 at 09:00am

Provisional Interview Dates: 13th and 14th April

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

It's an exciting time to join Victim Support, as we prepare to begin delivery of the Witness Service from April 2026. We look forward to welcoming current Witness Service staff and volunteers to Victim Support -  and we're also now beginning recruitment for several new roles and to fill vacant positions. 

Victim Support are looking for a proactive and strategic Stakeholder Manager to join our Witness Service in this new role. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a positive impact on victims and witnesses, and skilled at building strong, collaborative relationships across a diverse range of partners, including government agencies, justice sector organisations, community groups, and internal teams.

This role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week and is home-based with some national travel.

About the role
We mobilise the PhD community to support students from less advantaged backgrounds to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there. We work with students who, because of their family income, parental history or the postcode they live in, are at risk of missing out on the life-changing opportunities linked to higher education.
We are excited to be recruiting a School Partnerships Officer to join the School Partnerships Team.

Your job will be to raise awareness of our programmes and transform expressions of interest into school partnerships. If you are passionate about communicating with different audiences, quickly building relationships, and meeting ambitious targets that have a huge social impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

This role will require you to become an expert on our programmes so that you can confidently discuss their features and benefits with key stakeholders. You will be comfortable in winning the confidence of head teachers and senior school leaders of prospective schools who have expressed an interest in partnering with us. This isn’t just about administering a process, it’s about understanding the needs of individual schools and how our programmes can support their priorities. You will be tenacious and empathetic in equal measure. Alongside meeting with schools and securing partnerships, you will be involved with generating interest in our programmes, via marketing campaigns and network building. You will also work to improve the efficiency of our internal systems, so teachers have the best experience communicating with us.

The role will report to the Director of School Partnerships. It can be based at either of our Brilliant Club offices, located in London and Leeds.

About you
The role will best suit someone who has:

• Experience of partnership building or selling a programme, product or service to schools, trusts or other education sector stakeholders
• Resilience, tenacity and target-driven motivation in a challenging marketplace
• A desire to positively impact social justice via charity sales
• Knowledge of UK education system - school, college and/or university sector
• Experience of using CRM systems, such as Salesforce
• A demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission.

Partnerships Officer (Programme Officer)

Aga Khan Foundation

The position

AKF(UK) Partnerships Officers are part of the Global Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Partnerships team tasked with identifying funding partnerships and strengthening existing ones to support our strategic goals. Partnerships Officers manage a set of grants across a variety of themes and geographies. They also support engagement with European and Asian bilaterals, multilaterals and foundations to secure funding for ten multi-sector not-for-profit and for-profit agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) operating across Asia and Africa. This is all done in close collaboration with field units, global teams, and our partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Grants Management

• Manage a portfolio of grants through regular interface and coordination with AKF(UK)’s partnerships team, AKF(UK)’s programme finance team and relevant AKF/AKDN field units/agencies acting as a central resource for field units in donor best practice.
• Interface with donors about the implementation of ongoing grants to ensure strong, enduring relationships.
• Coordinate, review, and assure the quality of donor deliverables (e.g. work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, staffing plans, budgets, close-out plans, donor troubleshooting).
• Ensure adherence with donor requirements, rules, and regulations, and that grant deliverables are produced on time and to a high standard.
• Coordinate contractual amendments, changes, and project adaptations, engage with donors in a pro-active and diplomatic way, and flag potential changes (e.g. budget revisions, extensions, risks) in advance to ‘trouble shoot’ and ensure smooth project implementation.
• Facilitate grant monitoring efforts including routine coordination meetings and as needed, support with donor steering committees, donor project visits, and donor monitoring missions.
• Undertake coordination and administrative tasks related to grants and support the maintenance and update of grant management tools and tracking systems (e.g. Award Information Management System (AIMS)).
• Ensure strong relationship cultivation throughout the grants cycle, anticipate, and plan for future funding and project extensions.

Resource Mobilisation

• Coordinate and facilitate the development, review and quality assurance of expressions of interest, concept notes, and full proposals for funding opportunities.
• Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders as well as with donors, partners, and consortia to facilitate project design, align proposal and donor requirements, gather required legal and administrative documentation, and draft sections of proposals as needed.

Coordinate processes of contracting and negotiation, engaging relevant stakeholders, and ensuring contracts ‘get over the line’ in a timely and efficient way.

• Conduct due diligence of new partners (donors, NGOs, universities, etc.) in coordination with AKF(UK)’s programme finance team and AKF’s global programmes team.

• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g., presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors.
• Research, scan and source relevant information regarding new donors and funding opportunities to identify potential funding matches and gather intelligence around European and Asian donors.
• Update donor profiles, researching and summarising latest donor strategies and using AIMS to update AKF/AKDN funding summaries. 
• Contribute to management systems, such as AIMS.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Senior Partnerships Manager, Deputy Regional Directors or Global Deputy Director for Institutional Partnerships.
 

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURS, ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree essential
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred

Skills

• Strong level of fluency in French is highly desirable
• Creativity, critical thinking, and project management
• Entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members
• Strong financial literacy, including the ability to read and produce detailed budgets and business plans
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce
• French language skills desirable, but not essential
• Proficiency in French language desirable

Knowledge

• Understanding and knowledge of the UK/European and Asian donor landscape preferred
• Knowledge of and commitment to international development

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience
• Experience in developing and writing proposals, developing budgets, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources
• Experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Experience managing grants in complex organisations desirable

Attributes

• Committed to international development, improving the quality of life, and promoting pluralism through civil society.
• Demonstrates equity, transparency, and integrity with high personal and organisational ethical standards; is fair, honest, and trustworthy with respect for confidentiality; inspires and builds trust and respect from others; promotes credibility and professional reputation.

Behaviours

• Communicates clearly and concisely with a broad range of audiences at different levels; ability to expresses complex ideas and concepts in simple terms; listens to the views of others; changes communication styles to meet individual and audience needs; encourages dialogue and effective communication by others.
• Builds, maintains, and deepens constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders with a specific focus on AKF’s mission; balances business situations and the art of dealing with people and communities; changes approach to achieve desired results if required.
• Has a customer focused orientation to others, is flexible and always puts the good of others at the centre of decision making; optimises respect for others and is dedicated to AKF’s purpose and fulfilling the mission.
• Acknowledges creativity, has the desire to understand and use new innovations (including technology); adapts established methods for new uses; is focused on improving systems and processes; open to change; analyses, synthesises and challenges conventional thinking; supports the development of communities of practice.

FURTHER DETAILS

• The role will involve travel to countries where we operate programmes, and where the candidate is supporting grants management.
• As well as a rewarding role with a global international development organisation, you’ll get access to a wide range of enhanced benefits including but not limited to flexible hybrid working, enhanced leave entitlement and access to several health and wellbeing programmes and benefits.
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.

Job Expires: 25-Mar-2026

Are you a proactive Workplace or Facilities professional who thrives in complex environments? Do you enjoy creating great spaces and experiences for colleagues, members and visitors?

If you’re driven by purpose, sustainability and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) exists to help physics  and the people behind it realise their potential for society and the planet. Our work is shaped by three priorities: Skills, Science and Society, as set out in our ambitious 2024 – 2029 strategy.

Why work at the IOP?

We’re a friendly, inclusive organisation where people are supported to thrive. We offer competitive pay, strong development opportunities and a generous benefits package, including:

• Excellent pension scheme
• Private medical, dental insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Eye care vouchers, flu vaccinations and EAP
• 25 days annual leave plus floating bank holidays
• Flexible working options

About the role

We’re looking for a Workplace Manager for 12 months to oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of workplace and facilities operations across our London HQ and rented sites. This hands‑on role covers Hard FM, Soft FM, building compliance, meeting room operations, sustainability performance and overall employee experience.

You’ll ensure our spaces are safe, compliant, welcoming and productive supporting everything from hybrid working to high‑profile events. You’ll manage a small team and contractor network, build strong internal relationships, and use data to drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading Hard FM, Soft FM and workplace services
• Managing suppliers and ensuring strong SLA/KPI performance
• Maintaining statutory compliance and audit‑ready documentation
• Overseeing meeting room and AV readiness
• Driving sustainability (energy, water, waste, carbon)
• Managing budgets and procurement
• Enhancing employee experience and workplace culture
• Owning business continuity planning
• Using BMS/CAFM data to optimise performance

Potential projects include: refurbishments, lifecycle replacements and workplace improvements.

Who you’ll work with

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the IOP, as well as members, visitors, contractors and suppliers.

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Strong Hard FM and Soft FM experience in a complex building
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety
• Leadership experience across mixed‑skill teams and contractors
• Supplier and contract management expertise
• Ability to use BMS/CAFM data for decision‑making
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Customer‑focused approach and passion for great workplaces
• IWFM Level 4–5 (or equivalent) and IOSH/NEBOSH-level H&S competency

Desirable

• Personal alcohol licence/DPS experience
• Authorised person disciplines
• First Aid and Fire Marshal/Warden

We know great candidates don’t always match every requirement. If you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification.

Working arrangements

We operate a flexible, trust‑based working model. While some flexibility is possible, this role requires regular on‑site presence due to its operational nature. We also meet in person once a quarter at our King’s Cross HQ.

Why join us?

• Work in an award‑winning building designed for innovation and sustainability
• Be part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organisation with national and global impact
• Shape high‑quality workplaces that support science, learning and community
• Enjoy a culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and professional growth

We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we’re always happy to help. 

Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.

Over the past three years, Acorns’ leadership has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and embedded an organisation-wide fundraising culture. With a newly integrated Partnerships Team and an ambitious £5m appeal ahead, Acorns is now seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive high-value corporate new business and secure strategic partnerships that deliver long-term income growth.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, this is a senior corporate new business role focused on identifying, cultivating and converting strategic prospects into multi-year partners. You will own and drive a c.£1m new business pipeline, lead senior-level engagement including C-suite conversations, and secure six-figure+ partnerships aligned to Acorns’ strategic priorities.

If you thrive on making things happen, enjoy research and relationship-building, and want to make a big difference quickly, this is the role for you. We’re looking for a proactive, confident fundraiser with a strong conversion rate and the energy to lead Acorns’ new business push.

As Senior Business Development Manager, you will:

• Identify and engage companies for multi-year strategic partnerships, Charity of the Year agreements, sponsorship and cause-related marketing
• Own and manage a robust new business pipeline of circa £1m, ensuring accurate forecasting, progression and conversion
• Secure high-value corporate partnerships, including stock generation and innovative fundraising initiatives
• Build and influence relationships at senior level, including C-suite stakeholders
• Work closely with the Partnerships and Community teams to ensure smooth transition of new partners into account management
• Line manage the Business Development Manager and drive performance against agreed targets

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven corporate fundraising or business development experience within a charity or commercial setting
• Track record of securing six-figure+ corporate partnerships
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and C-suite leaders
• Experience operating in a targeted, commercially focused environment
• Commercial awareness, including experience of budgets, forecasting and ROI analysis
• Experience managing contractual agreements and working within GDPR and fundraising compliance frameworks
• Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and reporting
• Line management experience

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the CSR and ESG landscape and corporate partnership trends
• Experience of cause-related marketing and sponsorship activation
• Familiarity with regional corporate networks and fundraising landscape
• Experience supporting major appeals or high-profile campaign activity

Employee benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
• Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support

About Us
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) is dedicated to advancing patient safety, professional development, education and standards within aesthetic surgery. We are seeking a driven and proactive Business Development Manager to help grow our partnerships, revenue streams, and membership community.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious business development professional to take ownership of revenue generation and strategic relationships across BAAPS Charity and BAAPS Support. You’ll work closely with the internal team and senior leadership to deliver strong commercial results while supporting impactful work within the sector.

Key Responsibilities

Partnerships & Sponsorships

• Identify, develop and nurture revenue generating partnerships through meetings and proposal development
• Manage sponsorship packages, ensuring delivery of benefits and strong relationship management
• Maintain accurate lead tracking and report monthly performance against KPIs
• Generate and implement new commercial opportunities

Finance & Reporting

• Oversee financial elements of sponsorship and partnership agreements, including chasing payments
• Ensure accurate financial documentation via Xero/CRM
• Support responsible budget management and revenue forecasting

Membership Growth & Engagement

• Drive membership recruitment for BAAPS Support
• Work collaboratively to enhance membership benefits, communications and retention
• Ensure effective promotion of all member-related services and offers

Marketing & Communications

• Support the planning and execution of campaigns across multiple channels
• Promote events, partnerships, products and other business activities
• Assist in creating marketing assets including collateral and digital content
• Maintain strong links with relevant Associations for cross-promotion and collaboration

Administration & Operations

• Prepare and manage proposals, sponsorship agreements, invoicing and document handling
• Provide support with meeting coordination and general office administration
• Assist with stock and marketing material ordering and organisational upkeep
• Maintain compliance with data protection policies

Technology & Systems

• Support updates and maintenance across BAAPS websites and CRM
• Confidently handle remote meeting systems and internal software tools

Who We’re Looking For
You will:

• Be commercially minded with proven business development experience
• Have excellent relationship building, communication and negotiation skills
• Show creativity in identifying new revenue streams and engagement opportunities
• Be organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Bring strong IT literacy (CRM, MS Office; knowledge of Xero advantageous)
• Appreciate the professionalism and sensitivity required in a healthcare related organisation

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a respected national organisation making a positive impact
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Flexible & hybrid working with central London office at The Royal College of Surgeons.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage early submission.