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Read - The Reading Agency Ltd, WC1R, London (Hybrid)
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WC1R, London (Hybrid)
£30,000 per year (FTE), £24,324 (actual for 30 hours pw)
Part-time (30 hours per week)
Contract (9 months)

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Job description

Purpose of the post 

The Development and Partnerships Officer will support the stewardship of partnerships and the delivery of partnership campaigns that generate income, reach and impact for the organisation. The role will provide essential coordination, administration and relationship management support, helping to ensure partnerships are well managed, activated effectively and aligned with strategic objectives. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of stewarding partnerships, fundraising, delivering across multiple projects. You will take a hands-on approach in coordinating exciting events and building relationships across the whole community. We are looking for someone who has a love of reading and wants to make a difference to lives of millions of people across the UK. 

This role is part of the Marketing & Communications team working closely with the Commercial Partnerships and Development lead. 

Key responsibilities 

The role will work across the charity to support the delivery of partnership and national campaigns which generate income, reach and brand value for the organisation. It will provide essential coordination, administration and relationship support, ensuring partnerships are well managed, activated effectively and aligned with delivery requirements.

Stewardship: Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement 

  • Supporting the income generation, growth and development of The Reading Agency. 

  • Build and maintain relationships with a range of partners, including but not limited to funders, businesses and the publishing sector. 

  • Support the delivery of partnership benefits and activations, ensuring contractual obligations are met. 

  • Act as a point of contact for commercial partners and sponsors, supporting onboarding, stewardship and day-to-day communications. 

Campaign Planning & Delivery 

  • Support the design and implementation of fundraising strategies and campaign plans, including coordinating online and in-person events, outreach activity and partner activations. 

  • Provide logistical and administrative support for campaign delivery, including schedules, briefings, materials and supplier coordination. 

  • Liaise with the digital marketing team, inputting into the content schedule across social media and other channels, working with colleagues to agree priorities. 

Communications & Resources 

  • Support the development of campaign and partnership materials, including toolkits, briefings, presentations and promotional content. 

  • Coordinate with creative and media agencies and internal teams to manage briefs, timelines and approvals. 

  • Proofread and edit content across channels to ensure quality, consistency and brand alignment. 

Gifting, Distribution & Logistics 

  • Support the coordination of book and materials gifting programmes, including liaising with publishers, suppliers and delivery partners. 

  • Maintain records of stock, distribution and fulfilment. 

Research, Evaluation & Reporting 

  • Work with the evaluation team to support the development of project reporting metrics and assist with data collation and analysis. 

  • Prepare updates and reports for internal stakeholders, partners and funders. 

  • Maintain databases, CRM systems and accurate records of campaign and partnership activity. 

Commercial & Financial Administration 

  • Support partnership proposals, pitch decks and presentations. 

  • Assist with contracts, invoices, purchase orders and budget tracking. 

  • Track income, benefits in kind and return on investment for partners. 

Organisation
Read - The Reading Agency Ltd View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

We are a UK charity with a mission to empower people of all ages to read.

Posted on: 24 February 2026
Closing date: 17 March 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising, Marketing, Partnerships

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.