6 Corporate partnership manager jobs in Manchester, Greater Manchester

NCT is the national charity for pregnancy, birth, infant feeding and early parenthood.

Our vision is simple: a society where everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected and safe.

Through our For Every Parent strategy, we're working to make that vision a reality. We support parents with trusted information, practical help, local communities and a stronger voice in the issues that matter to families.

For 70 years, we've been by parents' sides through the excitement, uncertainty, wonder and challenges of becoming a parent. Today, our volunteers contribute more than 70,000 hours of community service each year, helping parents build friendships, find support and feel less alone.

We educate and empower parents with evidence-based information and support. We advocate and act by listening to parents' experiences, raising their voices and campaigning for change. No judgement. No exceptions. 

About the role 

We're looking for an ambitious, commercially minded and relationship-focused Corporate Partnerships Manager to play a central role in delivering NCT's corporate income growth ambitions. You'll manage and grow an existing flagship partnership portfolio while developing a strong pipeline of new opportunities that help more families access the support they need. 

In this role, you will: 

Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering excellent stewardship, retention and income growth.

Develop and convert a pipeline of prospective corporate partners and sponsors, leading prospecting, proposal development, pitching and negotiations.

Identify and develop compelling sponsorship opportunities across NCT's services, campaigns, events and strategic priorities.

Work collaboratively across fundraising, communications, membership and service delivery teams to create impactful partnership opportunities.

Track and report on partnership performance, ensuring income targets and KPIs are achieved while contributing to wider fundraising initiatives, including employee engagement and challenge events. 

About you 

You will: 

Have a proven track record of securing, managing and growing high-value corporate partnerships, with responsibility for delivering significant income targets.

Be experienced in developing and converting new business pipelines and creating compelling partnership propositions.

Be an excellent communicator, relationship builder and negotiator, confident engaging stakeholders at all levels.

Have strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and work autonomously.

Bring a collaborative, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach, alongside a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Why join NCT? 

As part of our Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships team, you'll have the opportunity to shape and grow a developing corporate partnerships programme, build meaningful relationships with leading brands, and help generate income that supports hundreds of thousands of parents across the UK.

Our Benefits – What we offer you 

We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 

• 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) pro-rata 
• Pension matched up to 5% 
• Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more 
• Life Assurance for peace of mind 
• Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts 
• Blue Light discount card

At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know—we’re here to support you.  Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special.