Partnership development manager jobs in Central london, greater london
Why This Role Matters
Every day, people in our borough face the reality of homelessness. Every person facing homelessness needs practical support, stability and someone who believes their situation can change.This role is central to making that change happen.
As Operations Manager, you will help ensure that our services run effectively and compassionately, enabling people experiencing homelessness to access the support they need to rebuild their lives. You will manage a small, committed team, strengthen how our services operate, and help shape the way we respond to homelessness locally.
About Us
FCENS is a small and ambitious charity working alongside local partners, volunteers and people with lived experience of homelessness to deliver meaningful change in the community in Waltham Forest.
Our Vision is that no-one needs to be homeless in Waltham Forest and everyone has a place to go. Our Mission is to support single homeless adults in Waltham Forest towards transforming their lives.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to oversee the effective day-to-day running of the charity’s services and internal operations.
Reporting to the Director, you will ensure that services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will also play an important role in strengthening operational systems and processes, helping the charity improve and grow its impact.
You will manage a small operational team including caseworkers, lived experience coaches, an administrator and an evening worker, supporting them to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed and person-centred support to people experiencing homelessness. You’ll also use your strategic thinking skills to help improve service provision.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the charity’s services.
- Plan and manage the annual night shelter season and the year-round drop-in centre.
- Maintain oversight of case management, outreach activity and data systems.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
- Oversee administrative and IT systems, including effective use of the case management system.
Service Development
- Review operational systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Implement changes that improve efficiency, quality and impact.
- Use data, feedback and lived experience insight to inform service development.
Leadership and Team Management
- Line manage operational staff, providing supervision, guidance and performance management.
- Foster a supportive, inclusive and accountable team culture.
- Support staff wellbeing, training and reflective practice.
- Oversee the recruitment, induction and support of volunteers.
Strategic Contribution
- Work closely with the Charity Director to translate strategic aims into operational plans.
- Contribute to organisational planning, policy development and reporting.
- Provide operational insight and updates to the Charity Director and Trustees.
Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with other homelessness organisations and local partners.
- Support the development of positive relationships with local authorities, funders and stakeholders.
- Represent the charity in meetings and forums where appropriate.
About You
We are looking for someone with both strong operational experience in the homelessness sector and a commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness. You will identify with FCENS values, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care and lived experience.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in the homelessness sector or a related field such as housing, rough sleeping, outreach or multiple disadvantage.
- Experience managing services or operations within a small team or organisation.
- Experience line managing staff and supporting frontline practitioners.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and good practice in frontline support services.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
You will also be:
- Positive, resilient and solutions-focused.
- Calm under pressure and confident making decisions.
- Values-driven and committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
- Comfortable working within the charity’s Christian ethos.
Flexible Working
We support flexible hours where operationally viable. Requests for flexible working arrangements and compressed hours will be considered.
Equality, Diversity and Safer Recruitment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding the people we support, this role will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date for applications:5pm Monday 13th April 2026.Interviews expected week commencing April 27th 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Ambitious about Autism we're currently looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team on a 6 month FTC.
You will lead a focused programme to strengthen and standardise the charity's procurement and supplier management practices, with particular emphasis on supplier selection, due diligence, risk assurance and data protection compliance.
You will establish and maintain a central supplier register and contracts database to improve visibility, governance and oversight. A key priority will be identifying and risk‑rating existing suppliers and ensuring robust onboarding, due diligence and ongoing assurance arrangements are in place — particularly in relation to data protection, information security and supply continuity — for both existing and new vendors.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience of leading end‑to‑end procurement activity, preferably within a complex organisation such as a charity, public sector or regulated environment.
- Demonstrable experience of supplier due diligence, risk assessment and assurance, including onboarding and ongoing supplier management.
- Strong understanding of data protection requirements within procurement and supply chains, including UK GDPR, data processing agreements and supplier compliance monitoring.
- Experience of establishing or improving supplier registers, contracts databases or procurement governance frameworks.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Communications Manager, you will play a central role in shaping how London Youth engages with the audiences that matter most. Sitting within the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of London Youth's digital communications, ensuring our work, impact and voice reach young people, members, funders, partners and policymakers in compelling and meaningful ways.
You will oversee London Youth's key digital channels, including social media, our website and newsletter marketing, ensuring they are engaging accessible and aligned with organisational priorities. Through strong editorial judgement, a creative mindset, and a clear understanding of our audiences, you will translate programmes, policy work and youth activities into clear, engaging communications that inspire action and strengthen London Youth's profile and influence.
Working closely with colleagues across programmes, membership, policy, fundraising and our outdoor centres, you will help ensure the outcomes and impact of London Youth's work are effectively communicated throughout the year. You will support colleagues to plan and deliver communications activities that strengthen engagement with our network, build awareness of the youth sector, and support fundraising and partnership objectives.
As a key brand guardian for the organisation, you will help embed London Youth's visual identity and tone of voice across the organisation and our network. Through guidance, training and collaboration, you will equip colleagues with the tools and confidence to communicate consistently and effectively on behalf of London Youth.
You will also play a leading role in developing and improving London Youth's digital presence. By analysing performance and staying abreast of emerging digital trends, you will recommend new approaches to content, campaigns, and audience engagement that enhance the reach and effectiveness of our communications.
Alongside demonstrating the value and impact of youth work in London, your work will help ensure London Youth remains a trusted, visible, and compelling voice for young people and the youth organisations that support them.
What you will be doing
- Manage the planning and delivery of London Youth's day-to-day communications activity across our owned digital channels, including our social media platforms, website and newsletter communications to ensure they remain engaging and aligned with our priorities.
- Support the development and delivery of London Youth's organisational communications strategy, helping to plan and coordinate communications activity across the year - managing the organisation's communications calendar to ensure key programmes, campaigns, policy activity and partnerships are effectively communicated to the right audiences.
- Create and commission engaging digital content across formatsC, including social media assets, photography, blogs, video and web content. Through thoughtful editorial planning, you will identify opportunities to showcase the voices of young people, showcase our members' work, and demonstrate the impact of London Youth's programmes and partnerships.
- Manage and development London Youth's website, working with colleagues to ensure content remains accurate, accessible, aligned with our priorities, and inspires action. You will oversee improvements to the website's structure, user experience and performance, working with external agencies to maintain and develop the platform.
- Own our newsletter marketing and audience engagement activity, working collaboratively with colleagues to develop targeted communications that build and maintain strong relationships with members, supporters, partners and other stakeholders.
- Be a brand guardian for London Youth to help ensure consistent, high-quality application of our visual and verbal identity, providing guidance and training to colleagues across the organisation, including our outdoor learning centres, helping our team communicate effectively and confidently while maintaining brand consistency.
- Build and manage productive relationships with creative freelancers, agencies and digital partners to deliver high-quality content and campaigns. You will help identify when external expertise is needed to ensure our partnerships deliver value and impact.
- Monitor and analyse the performance of our communications activity across digital channels, using data and insights to inform ongoing improvements, and identify opportunities to strengthen audience engagement and refine our approach to content and campaigns.
- Support the delivery of communications activity linked to key organisational priorities, events and campaigns. Working collaboratively with colleagues across programmes, membership, fundraising and policy, you will also help identify opportunities for young people and members to contribute to and shape our communications.
- Contribute to key organisational publications and projects, including our annual impact reporting and flagship events such as our AGM and London Youth Awards, ensuring communications activity helps strengthen London Youth's profile and engagement with key audiences.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience managing digital communications channels, including social media platforms, websites and newsletter marketing.
- Experience developing, designing and delivering engaging digital content and campaigns that reach and resonate with diverse audiences.
- Experience producing high-quality written content across formats, including social media, blogs, newsletters and websites.
- Deep understanding of digital communications trends, audience engagement and best practice across social and web platforms.
- Experience managing website content and structure, ideally using content management systems such as WordPress.
- Experience analysing communications performance and using insights to improve reach, engagement and impact.
- Experience working collaboratively across teams to translate organisational priorities, programmes or policy work into engaging communications.
- Experience working with external agencies, creative freelancers or digital partners to deliver communications projects alongside in-house creative projects.
- Experience supporting or embedding organisational brand guidelines and communications standards.
- Experience producing high-quality digital and print assets and templates using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Adobe Express.
- Experience working in the charity, youth or voluntary sector, or an understanding of mission-led organisations.
Attributes and Behaviours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and engagingly for different audiences.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Confident building collaborative working relationships with colleagues, partners and external stakeholders.
- Sound editorial judgement and attention to detail.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team in a fast-moving environment.
- Curiosity about digital trends and attention to detail.
- Commitment to ensuring young people's voices are reflected authentically.
- Commitment to strengthening London's youth sector and the organisations that support young people.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
- Understanding and supporting the vision, mission and aims of London Youth.
Demonstrate living our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Why work at London Youth
- Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year (including bank holidays and closure days). If you work part-time, your holiday allowance will be proportional based on
your working hours. - Employer 4% pension contribution.
- Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity.
- Free Health Care Cash Plan.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family.
- Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentor or mentee.
- Flexible working opportunities considered.
- You will be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About ELBA
ELBA is a leading social regeneration charity in east London. Our mission is to develop employee volunteering and employment initiatives to decrease poverty, improve social mobility and increase equality for communities in east London and beyond. We facilitate corporate support from over 100 organisations into our community, education and employment programmes.
With over 35 years of experience enabling successful partnerships between businesses and communities, ELBA engages over 16,000 corporate employees in volunteer programmes annually that support employment, education and community initiatives. In 2024 the Community Works programme supported over 250 charities and social enterprises through engaging employee volunteers in practical and skills-based volunteering opportunities.
Purpose of the job
The Education Programme at ELBA seeks to raise aspirations of young people, develop their business awareness, and support their employability competencies. Our work involves supporting secondary schools, colleges and universities, predominately through events bringing volunteers together from our corporate partners with local students to support the development of their employability skills and to raise aspirations. Working closely with ELBA’s corporate partners, the team engage students in various opportunities supporting Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 6.
The role
This role will involve managing relationships with secondary schools, colleges, universities and ELBA corporate partner companies, providing vital support to coordinate and run events of varying scales throughout the academic year. This also includes supporting Mentoring Works, a programme that has been running since 1996 and connects Year 10 and Sixth Form/college students to volunteer business mentors working in the City and Canary Wharf. Taking the relationship lead for a number of our education institutions and corporate partners, the successful candidate will manage these relationships and ensure successful outcomes.
Job Description
Relationship Management
- Develop and manage strong relationships with education partners, this can include recruiting students for Mentoring Works and planning a calendar of events with Career Departments.
- Manage event requests from both education and corporate partners
- Run cross school projects throughout the year with multiple schools taking part
- Support the account management process of corporate partners by attending meetings with the wider account management team
- As a success indicator, consistently secure and maintain high satisfaction ratings from education and corporate partners, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders and volunteers.
Delivery
- Deliver projects and activities for educational institutions in line with the priorities and opportunities identified.
- Create and develop materials and resources, share best practice and design new programmes in line with changing priorities.
- Lead on development and delivery of group activities to support the Mentoring Works programme and feedback sessions with students
- Work proactively with CSR departments and other contacts within ELBA corporate partners to promote and enable delivery of projects/activities.
- Promote safety and wellbeing of students at all times and to follow ELBA’s safeguarding policies and have full regard of the policies of the schools and colleges engaged in ELBA programmes
- As a success indicator, ensure the execution of project milestones by consistently meeting or exceeding delivery timelines and stakeholder requirements.
Communication, reporting and evaluation
- All ELBA employees are required to use Salesforce as a record of activity. Training will be provided. Update Salesforce with all activity in line with agreed timescales, share updates with partners on activity.
- Support the Comms team as required
- Implement agreed evaluation and impact measurement tools for each project/activity
- Regularly write case studies, newsletter stories to showcase the impact of the education programme
- As a success indicator, produce comprehensive annual impact reports for partner schools, colleges, and universities, translating activity data into actionable insights that demonstrate programme value and success.
General
- Represent and act as an ELBA ambassador at meetings, social events and functions when required
- Attend ELBA team meetings, collaborate with other ELBA colleagues on projects where appropriate and contribute to the development of ELBA as an organisation
- Adhere to relevant policies including equal opportunities and health and safety
Our mission is to create possibilities to bring about positive change in London



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have created an exciting new position in our UK team for an ambitious and confident relationship fundraiser to contribute to ambitious fundraising targets and enable Human Practice Foundation’s (HPF) impactful education programmes. Working closely with the UK Country Manager, the position will build on existing relationships with individuals who make significant personal donations, aiming to grow their contributions, as well as making approaches to new prospects, through compelling, donor-centred approaches and excellent stewardship.
We are seeking a motivated, creative and confident individual, who thrives on getting out and about and meeting with supporters and can work proactively within a small team.You will have experience of securing gifts from high net-worth individuals making gifts privately or through family trusts, donor advised funds and corporations.
We welcome applicants from within and outside the charity sector.
About the Human Practice Foundation
Founded in 2014 in Denmark, the Human Practice Foundation works in some of the most marginalised regions in Nepal and Kenya, where poverty and lack of opportunity keep children from reaching their potential. Our goal is simple but powerful: to empower children through education, so they can shape a better future for themselves and their communities. We take a long-term, holistic approach to this goal. Through our Child Empowerment Model, we build and upgrade school infrastructure, train teachers, support parents in creating sustainable incomes, and help students bridge the gap between education and employment. Every project is co-designed with local communities and aligned with public authorities, ensuring it meets real needs and builds lasting ownership.
Our supporters and the communities HPF works with deserve complete transparency about donations and how funds are spent. Thanks to the support of a group of Founding Partners who cover all administrative costs, 100% of project donations go directly to our programmes.
Conditions and Benefits:
- Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 (£40,000 - £45,000 FTE)
- Part time (3 days/week).
- 27 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays
- Remote working/home-based, accessible for travel to London for meetings. Occasional travel to Copenhagen.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal ‘office’ hours for events and meetings.
- Reports to UK Country Manager.
- Works closely with other colleagues across HPF and with committed and well-connected HPF Boards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Donor Identification, solicitation and management
- Work with the UK Country Manager to grow the donor portfolio in the UK by identifying prospects, building relationships and secure gifts from high net-worth individuals and other philanthropic donors.
- Identify and deliver unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities for donors.
- Manage a portfolio of major donors through various personalised approaches, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, events and written and verbal communications.
- Ensure excellent and timely response to enquiries and stewardship and acknowledgement of gifts.
Events coordination
- Work with the UK Country Manager to help shape and deliver events and other engagement opportunities to generate income, cultivate and steward donors.
- Take responsibility for tailored and timely event follow-up to maximise relationships and using learnings and data from past events to develop donor engagement, referrals and gifts.
Research, communications and administration
- Research potential new donors and funding streams.
- Support the production of proposals, pitches, reports and general supporter communications.
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording of interactions and progression related to all donor relationships
- Provide executive assistance to the UK Country Manager and senior stakeholders in relation to scheduling supporter meetings, drafting communications and provision of information to underpin successful supporter engagement.
- Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of HPF’s programmes.
- Carry out administrative activities and other duties, as required, to maximise fundraising.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Experience developing relationships with and securing funding from high-net-worth individuals and other philanthropic donors.
- Entrepreneurial approach to relationship management and creating new fundraising initiatives.
- Experience in coordination and delivery of bespoke, high-quality events for influential audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and a proactive networker, able to act as a spokesperson and ambassador for HPF.
- Experience of writing inspiring, emotive, and technically fundraising communications and materials tailored to a major donor audience.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Results driven self-starter, able to operate independently and under pressure, whilst also able to engage meaningfully in a virtual team.
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, across multiple teams and geographies.
- Strong IT skills, including an understanding of CRM systems.
- Strong affinity with HPF mission, values and approach.
Desirable:
- Experience working in an international organisation.
- Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee.
- Experience of working closely with and reporting to Boards of Trustees.
- Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
IIED is an international policy and research organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable world, in partnership with others across the globe.
- We stand up: challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate economic, social and environmental injustice – acknowledging our own role in this.
- We speak out: calling out the big blockers that prevent progress for communities and working to amplify voices, redistribute power and strengthen rights.
- We innovate: developing, co-producing and supporting evidence-based ideas to drive progress towards a thriving world for all.
- We collaborate: building connections at local, national and international levels, to support diverse partners to tackle the climate, nature and inequality crises so that people and the planet can thrive. Come and be part of this exciting journey with us.
We are now looking for a Head of Fundraising & Business Development to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £64,814 - £80,654 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contributions
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)
This is a pivotal opportunity for a proven fundraising leader with significant experience in international NGOs or charities and a strong track record of securing income across multiple streams to join our global organisation.
You will have the chance to utilise your fundraising expertise and leadership skills to close funding gaps and unlock new opportunities, making a lasting difference to our organisational sustainability and our international impact.
What’s more, this role offers both strategic influence and meaningful flexibility, allowing you to lead, develop others and grow long-term funding success, helping us to build a fairer, more sustainable world.
So, if you’re ready to lead ambitious fundraising that powers global change, read on and apply today.
The Role
As our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will lead efforts to secure and diversify funding, building a sustainable resource base to support our global mission.
Leading the Fundraising and Business Development Team, you will drive the implementation of our resource mobilisation strategy, focusing on increasing non-ODA income and expanding flexible and programmatic funding.
Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, research and impact teams, you will help close funding gaps by developing strong donor relationships, negotiating funding agreements and shaping compelling funding propositions.
Alongside collaborating with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and supporting engagement with the Board of Trustees, you will manage systems, data and internal processes that strengthen fundraising performance and ensure effective delivery.
Additionally, you will:
- Gather and share intelligence on trends within the funding landscape
- Generate new fundraising ideas and opportunities with existing and new funders
- Support teams to develop fundraising plans, donor scoping and funding bids
- Analyse data to inform fundraising strategies and income generation
- Design and manage internal fundraising support processes and systems
- Oversee the team budget and support staff development and wellbeing
About You
To be considered as our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will need:
- Significant experience leading fundraising functions in an international NGO or charity
- A proven, impressive track record in fundraising
- Experience in partnership and consortium development
- Management experience with the ability to co-ordinate, support, motivate, energise and develop diverse teams
- The ability to design and deliver income-generation strategies across multiple streams
- A strong understanding of the evolving landscape of finance and resource mobilisation for sustainable development
- A strong understanding of policy and research related to sustainable development at an international level, particularly related to Africa, Asia and/or Latin America
- Strong influencing, negotiating, stakeholder engagement and diplomacy skills
- A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
- The willingness and ability to travel internationally
This role requires a Basic DBS check.
IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
The closing date for this role is 5th April 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Head of Income Generation, Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Business Development Director, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, or Head of Grants and Partnerships.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce, including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently recruiting for a new Development Manager.
Are you… an experienced fundraiser looking for a new challenge at the forefront of new theatre writing?
Or someone who has had at least two years experience in fundraising and is now ready to step up?
We are seeking a dynamic individual who is excited by our artistic mission to join HighTide’s friendly and dynamic team, responsible for delivering our fundraising potential. They will work across individual giving, trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships, collaborating closely with the CEO to develop long- term relationships with current and potential supporters across Individual Giving, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Supporters.
All of the information is available in the Recruitment Pack available on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager
We are seeking an experienced Senior Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to lead high value fundraising and build transformational relationships with major donors and partners.
Position: Senior Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Location: Remote within the UK with occasional travel
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 5:00pm on Thursday 2nd April 2026. (We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable applicant be found)
About the Role
This senior fundraising role leads the strategy and delivery of high value income including major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships.
You will manage key relationships, develop compelling funding proposals and lead strategic collaborations that generate significant income and long term impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering strategy for high value fundraising streams
- Managing and growing a portfolio of major donors, trusts and corporate partners
- Developing partnership proposals and cases for support
- Leading stewardship plans to secure long term partnerships
- Identifying and pursuing new high value funding opportunities
- Leading and developing colleagues within the fundraising team
- Working with senior leadership to support organisational income strategy
- Ensuring effective reporting, compliance and pipeline management
About You
You will be a senior fundraiser with a strong track record in securing major gifts and developing strategic partnerships.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in high value fundraising or partnerships
- Proven success securing large gifts or strategic partnerships
- Strong relationship management and influencing skills
- Experience developing fundraising strategy and income plans
- Ability to lead and develop teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
About the Organisation
This organisation works in partnership with Indigenous and local communities to protect rainforests and tackle the climate crisis. By supporting community led conservation and providing practical resources, they help protect vital ecosystems while strengthening resilience against environmental threats.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Head of Philanthropy, Major Gifts Manager, Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Head of Fundraising, Development Manager.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
About the role
We are seeking an ambitious, strategic and relationship-driven Head of Corporate and Employer Partnerships to lead and deliver a national, high-impact partnerships strategy. This role is central to our growth plans and will generate sustainable income, deepen corporate and employer engagement and create tangible employment outcomes for young people. You will combine commercial instinct with social purpose - building partnerships that deliver measurable impact for young people and clear strategic value for corporate and employer partners.
Key information
- Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience
- Contract: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9.30 – 5.30mpm with some out of hours work needed for events such as Spear Celebration
- Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing date: Friday 27th March, 09.30am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
- Interviews: First round - Wednesday 8th April (online), Final round - Monday 13th April (in-person)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment
- Significant senior-level experience in corporate fundraising, corporate social responsibility, business development or strategic partnerships
- Significant experience within the corporate sector, with an established network of relationships across national businesses and employers
- Proven experience of delivering growth strategies and achieving income target, with a strong track record of securing and managing high-value (£100k+) partnerships
- Demonstrable experience of leading and developing high-performing teams
- Credible, confident and persuasive communicator with excellent relational skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite
- Resourceful and proactive, ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects forward to completion and establish effective processes and structures
We are an office-based organisation and value the collaboration and opportunities to work creatively and build community that this offers us, with staff spending time in the working week both at home and in the London office.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £38,000-£40,000 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)
Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Reporting To: Head of Marketing and Communications
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, or photos) by midnight on 7th April via the Workable link.
In your covering letter, please demonstrate your motivations for applying to the role, how the position aligns with your career plans, and the experience (professional, voluntary, or lived) that makes you a strong fit for the role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in the job description.
We encourage candidates to ensure their responses reflect their own skills, experiences, and personal voice. If AI tools are used, candidates should also explain how and why they used them.
Candidates who applied during the previous recruitment round, and have not gained significant new experience since then, will not normally be reconsidered for this position.
INTERVIEW STAGES
The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates):
- First-round interview w/c 13th April
- Second-round interview w/c 20th April
Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation (10–12 minutes maximum) on a strategic partnership communications plan. Candidates should allocate no more than 3 hours to prepare this task.
- Final interview with the CEO w/c 27th April
ABOUT THE ROLE
Mission 44 exists to drive change and build a fairer, more inclusive future for young people around the world. As our work and partnerships continue to grow, so does our ambition to tell powerful stories that shine a light on the barriers young people face, champion solutions, and inspire meaningful action.
The Communications Manager will be central to this mission, leading high-impact communications across brand and corporate partnerships, media, and talent to amplify Mission 44’s visibility and impact. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with global brands like Formula 1, lululemon, Hot Wheels, and HP on bold campaigns that drive real change for young people.
The role will lead and manage communications across Mission 44’s brand and corporate partnerships, acting as the primary contact and fostering long-term, trusted relationships. The role will develop and execute integrated communications plans, deliver compelling storytelling, and collaborate with internal teams and partners - including Lewis Hamilton Ventures - to amplify impact, drive engagement, and support organisational objectives.
The role also supports media relations, managing the day-to-day delivery of our media agency partnership to secure high-quality coverage, and playing a central role in talent engagement, connecting key talent to meaningful campaigns and moments that elevate Mission 44’s mission globally.
Requirements
BRAND & FUNDRAISING COMMUNICATIONS (70%)
- Manage communications across Mission 44’s portfolio of brand and corporate partners, serving as the primary contact.
- Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with partners to strengthen engagement and impact.
- Develop and implement integrated communications plans (owned, earned, paid and shared) that support brand growth, income generation and organisational objectives.
- Identify and deliver compelling storytelling opportunities that highlight shared initiatives and drive visibility of the partnership.
- Collaborate closely with Events, Partnerships, and Philanthropy teams to create donor-facing materials, campaign messaging, and communications support for key activities and moments.
- Work in partnership with Lewis Hamilton Ventures to maximise strategic partnership opportunities and amplify Mission 44’s impact.
MEDIA RELATIONS (20%)
- Account manage the day-to-day relationship with Mission 44’s media agency, ensuring the delivery of high quality media coverage (reactive and proactive) to meet organisational objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and key media contacts where necessary.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on media coverage and performance, delivering regular insight and recommendations to the senior leadership team.
- Support crisis communications and reputational risk management as required.
- Work closely with the founder’s brand and communications team on joint high-profile press moments.
TALENT ENGAGEMENT (10%)
- Support talent engagement including strategy development, recruitment and ongoing engagement.
- Work cross-teams to identify and deliver opportunities for talent involvement across communications, fundraising, campaigns and partnerships.
- Support key moments where talent can meaningfully amplify Mission 44’s mission and impact.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on talent engagement activity to inform future strategy.
ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
- Experience in the non-profit, social impact, or corporate social responsibility sectors.
- Proven minimum 5 years experience working across communication channels (owned, earned, paid, and shared).
- Proven experience developing and delivering communications in collaboration with brands and corporate partners that support income generation, strengthen brand visibility, and advance organisational objectives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling storytelling for diverse audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with corporate partners and media.
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills, managing multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously.
- Analytical skills to evaluate communications impact, provide recommendations, and optimise strategies.
- Confident engaging with high-profile partners, media, and talent - adapting to different situations
DESIRABLE
- Experience working with global or high-profile brands.
- Experience working with high-profile talent
- Experience supporting crisis communications and reputational risk management.
- Background in event communications, stakeholder engagement, or collaborative campaign delivery.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Passionate about creating a fairer, more inclusive, more compassionate future for young people around the world
- Strategic thinker with creative storytelling and problem-solving skills
- Highly organised and proactive in managing complex projects
- Collaborative, able to work effectively across teams and with stakeholders
- Solutions-oriented, with the confidence to propose bold ideas
- Committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion in all work
- Resilient with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
- Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
- Save for retirement with our generous pension package
- We finish every Friday at noon in August
- Optional health insurance and acccess to an EAP
- Professional development budget of £1k
- Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
- Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
- Competitive parental leave package
Mission 44 is a charity launched by Lewis Hamilton to drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Manager – Big Change Programme (18 Month FTC)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Fixed Term – 18 Months
Salary: £40,518 - £47,377
Closing Date: 24th March 2026
Interviews: w/c 7 April 2026
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Big Change Programme and play a key role in delivering major digital transformation projects across the organisation.
Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, this role will lead the delivery of projects within our Big Change Programme (BCP) – Centrepoint’s flagship initiative to modernise systems, improve ways of working and strengthen how we support young people.
About Centrepoint
Centrepoint works with vulnerable young people across the UK, providing accommodation, health support and life skills to help them move into education, employment and independent living.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people every year, helping them build brighter futures. Our ambition is to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Behind this work is a dedicated workforce committed to creating meaningful change. The Big Change Programme is central to ensuring our systems, processes and technology enable colleagues to deliver the best possible support to young people.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in Centrepoint’s digital transformation journey.
As Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a new People system implementation, ensuring it is delivered successfully and embedded across the organisation.
You will manage the full project lifecycle – from planning and governance through to delivery and transition into business-as-usual – while working closely with senior stakeholders, business teams and external suppliers.
Alongside delivery of this key project, you will contribute to the wider Big Change Programme portfolio, helping to embed strong project management practices and supporting the development of Centrepoint’s project management capability.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact transformation work that directly supports Centrepoint’s mission.
Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model, requiring colleagues to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office.
What you’ll be doing
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Managing the full lifecycle of complex transformation projects, from planning through to delivery and service transition
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Leading the implementation of a new People system, ensuring successful adoption across the organisation
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Establishing and maintaining robust project governance and reporting structures
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Managing project budgets, timelines, resources and dependencies
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Coordinating stakeholders across multiple teams and functions
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Managing relationships with external suppliers and vendors
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Identifying and managing risks, issues and mitigation strategies
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Supporting change management activities to ensure successful system adoption
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Ensuring smooth transition of new systems into business-as-usual operations
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Contributing to strengthening project management practices across Centrepoint
About you
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys delivering complex technology or digital transformation projects and working collaboratively with teams across an organisation.
You will bring strong stakeholder management skills and be confident engaging senior leaders, business teams and external suppliers.
You’ll also be someone who enjoys working in a purpose-driven environment where your work contributes to meaningful social impact.
What we’d be looking for from you
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Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of complex system implementation projects
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Experience delivering projects within digital transformation or organisational change programmes
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Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
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Experience managing third-party suppliers and vendors
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Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or hybrid approaches
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Experience managing project governance, risks and reporting
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable:
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Experience implementing People or HR systems
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Experience working within the charity, non-profit or social impact sector
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Understanding of data migration, reporting or system integration projects
Why join Centrepoint?
Working at Centrepoint means being part of an organisation committed to creating real change for young people.
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
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25 days annual leave rising to 27 days
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Healthcare cash plan
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Private medical insurance
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Income protection
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Employer pension contributions of 5%
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking to deliver meaningful digital transformation within a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Centrepoint and help shape the future of our Big Change Programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Fire Fighters Charity as our Volunteering Manager and lead the development of a dynamic, inclusive volunteering programme that supports the wellbeing of the UK’s fire services community.
You’ll shape and deliver our national volunteering strategy, design an exceptional volunteer journey, build strong relationships, and ensure volunteers feel supported, valued and inspired. Working across teams, you’ll embed volunteering into our services, champion best practice and use insight to drive continuous improvement.
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has strong experience in volunteer management and volunteer strategy implementation
· Brings strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
· Builds great relationships and influences at all levels
· Understands safeguarding, data protection and inclusive practice
· Is passionate about creating positive, impactful volunteer experiences
If you want a role with purpose and the chance to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us grow a thriving volunteer community.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a skilled relationship-builder with corporate fundraising experience? Do you love spending time in the outdoors and want to help young people from Somerset? Join the Youth Adventure Trust's small but mighty team and use your skills to help transform the lives of vulnerable young people.
The Role
Having launched our Youth Adventure Programmes in Somerset in 2024, we are now looking for somebody who wants to take the next step in their fundraising career to build on the foundations of the last two years and significantly increase our presence in the county.
As our Regional Corporate Fundraiser, you'll be the driving force behind our local business partnerships, working with both large companies operating in the region and smaller local businesses looking to support their communities.
Your role will encompass:
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Relationship building: Identifying and securing new corporate partnerships while providing high-quality stewardship to our existing Somerset-based supporters.
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Community Engagement: Championing our work in Somerset by giving engaging talks to community groups and networking with local businesses.
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Event delivery: Playing a key role in delivering local fundraising challenge events, the bi-annual Somerset Adventure Dinner and developing new opportunities to unite the Somerset business community behind our mission.
You'll work closely with the Corporate Partnership Manager and the Director of Fundraising and Communications to ensure each proposal is bespoke and every corporate partner understands the impact of their support on local young people. You must live in Somerset, have a good local awareness and be willing to travel around the county and beyond to nurture long-lasting, strategic relationships.
About You
We are looking for a people-person, who is self-motivated and highly organised. You are as comfortable in the board room engaging business leaders as you are standing on a mountain side in your waterproofs! You will be:
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Experienced: A proven track record in building successful corporate partnerships and achieving income targets;
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A relationship fundraiser: building long-lasting meaningful relationships should be at the heart of every single corporate partnership;
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An inspiring communicator: You will be telling our story in a variety of different ways to inspire support and grow our networks;
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Self-motivated: You are comfortable working from home but eager to be ‘out and about’ in the business community;
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Pro-active and creative: No corporate partnership is the same, so you will be proactive in understanding a corporate partner’s motivation and coming up with creative ideas to build successful relationships;
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Local: You must live in or near Somerset to maximise local networking opportunities, attend regular in-person meetings and events and confidently talk about local issues facing both businesses and the young people we support through our programmes;
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Outdoorsy: A genuine love for the outdoors, comfortable in wellies and waterproofs with an understanding of 'the power of the outdoors'.
The Charity
At the Youth Adventure Trust, we use outdoor adventure to empower vulnerable young people from Swindon, Wiltshire and Somerset to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future. We work with them to build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime, helping them to face the challenges in their lives. Dedicated support, guidance and mentoring from our staff and volunteers ensures young people receive the maximum benefit from our long-term intervention. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.
We’re proud to offer our programmes completely free of charge to participants which means the fundraising team is crucial. With ambitious plans to help more young people from Somerset over the coming years, our Regional Corporate Fundraiser role is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference for local young people. Whilst you will have the flexibility of a 21-hours-per-week role, this could increase as more corporate partnerships are secured. You’ll be part of a small fundraising team with a big heart, with plenty of opportunities to visit our programmes and see the tangible impact of your work.
Safer Recruitment
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
We use outdoor adventure and one-to-one support to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Development Manager
2 month temporary contract
£24.72 to £26.37 PAYE per hour, plus holiday pay
35 hours per week ideal, with flexibility for a 4 day week
Remote, or London office, with one day in the office preferred
Interviews 26th & 27th March, start week commencing 30th March
Chairty People are seeking an experienced and proactive development specialist to support a charity's foundations and institutional giving portfolio during a period of staff absence. This role provides essential capacity across bid development, prospect research, and coordination, helping to keep the fundraising pipeline moving and ensuring opportunities are not missed.
Reporting to the Head of Foundations and Institutional Giving, you will work closely with colleagues across the wider Development team and with project teams including governance, policy, finance, and communications. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team that is passionate about its work and offers a high level of flexibility.
Key responsibilities:
- Bid development and writing
- Manage and support applications to trusts, foundations, and institutional funders
- Coordinate internal input to produce high quality, tailored proposals
- Support coordination, research tasks, and renewal submissions
- Contribute to lower value bids, less complex applications, and straightforward grant renewals
- Identify new funding opportunities and produce clear research outputs including briefings, longlists, and due diligence information
- Support preparation for donor meetings and upcoming events
- Assist with invitations, follow ups, and ensuring the right internal attendees are engaged
- Provide administrative support across research and event coordination
- Help deliver the fundraising strategy
- Provide light project management and coordination to bring the right people into each bid at the right stage
- Support an under-capacity team by maintaining core processes and relieving time pressure
- Engage with a collaborative, supportive team environment with guidance from managers, grants and compliance colleagues, and project specialists
Role priorities:
- Primary focus: bid and proposal development
- Secondary focus: prospect research and funder intelligence
- Additional support: strategy coordination and internal project management
Success in this role means active opportunities progress to a high standard, deadlines are met, and the team avoids turning down viable prospects. This role is well suited to someone who can quickly understand internal workflows, manage contributions, and keep processes running smoothly.
What you will bring:
- Experience managing or contributing to fundraising bids, ideally with institutional funders
- Strong coordination skills and confidence managing deadlines
- Clear and professional writing skills
- Comfort working with structured processes as well as fast moving priorities
- An organised, proactive, and collaborative approach
Please apply without delay as there is a fast turn around for this role.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week) - open to 0.8 FTE
Location: London hybrid - 1-2 days/week in Old Street
Closing date: Thursday 9 April
Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working, volunteering days, competitive pension scheme, salary-sacrifice options.
We are delighted to be supporting a brilliant charity to find their next Senior New Partnerships Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing corporate partnerships team who are constantly pushing boundaries and reimagining what corporate collaborations can look like.
As Senior New Partnerships Manager, you will lead on cultivating, pitching, and winning transformational partnerships. You’ll build relationships with major brands, shape innovative propositions, and drive new income through exceptional prospecting, strategic thinking, and the kind of bold creativity this team is known for.
This is an exciting opportunity to be truly imaginative in your approach to pipeline development and prospect cultivation – crafting standout pitches, exploring new markets, and bringing fresh ideas into a team that thrives on originality.
To be successful as Senior New Partnerships Manager, you will need:- A proven track record of securing high-value corporate partnerships, including six- and seven-figure wins
- Experience proactively developing a strong, strategically aligned pipeline
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- Ability to design and deliver engaging, tailored proposals and presentations
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2920HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.


