8 Partnership development manager jobs in Central London, Greater London

Corporate Partnerships Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Reporting to: Deputy Managing Director, UK (transitioning to a Corporate Director role)

Salary £47,000 - £53,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week

Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover

Location: London, UK (hybrid)

Latest start date: 8 February 2027

Background:

Women for Women International works with women and girls affected by conflict as they rebuild their lives.

When war breaks out, women find ways to feed and care for their families. To cope with trauma. To survive. And amid violence and instability, they're often left putting the pieces back together with little support.

By investing in women and girls affected by conflict, we ensure they have the skills, resources and support they need to recover and to thrive. Despite the challenges, they form networks, enhance their income and save money, strengthen knowledge about their health and rights and grow as leaders in their homes and communities.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraising professional to join our Corporate Partnerships team as maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to manage and grow valuable relationships with companies and brands, develop new business and help expand the Women for Women International community through our partners, their employees and audiences.

You will manage a portfolio of five- and six-figure partnerships, deliver high-quality account management and create compelling opportunities that meet partner needs while advancing our mission. Working closely with UK and global fundraising colleagues, you will also build a strong prospect pipeline, develop tailored proposals and support plans to secure and grow global partnerships.

Key responsibilities include:

· Managing a portfolio of five- and six-figure corporate partners and developing innovative ways for them to support our work.

· Providing responsive, high-quality partner support, including campaign planning, communications, content and marketing assets.

· Building and managing a pipeline of new five- and six-figure prospects through direct approaches, networks, contacts and referrals.

· Creating compelling, tailored proposals and applications in line with funder requirements and our due diligence policy.

· Working with colleagues in the UK, US and Germany to develop and deliver global partnership opportunities.

· Supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of corporate partnerships plans, budgets, targets and KPIs.

· Maintaining accurate partnership records, agreements, due diligence, pipelines and financial information.

· Tracking partnership income and expenditure and contributing to quarterly forecasting and financial reporting.

· Providing supportive and inspiring line management to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.

About you:

This role will suit an organised, proactive and relationship-focused corporate fundraiser who combines strong account management with the confidence to identify and develop new business. You will be an excellent communicator, able to create persuasive proposals, motivate a range of audiences and build trusted relationships with multiple stakeholders.

You will bring experience of working in a corporate fundraising team within a charity, with evidence of growing new business and maintaining successful partnerships. You will have exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to remain accurate under pressure. Experience of line management and developing junior colleagues is also important, alongside confidence using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word and working with databases.

Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, international development, women’s rights and the experiences of women affected by conflict would be an advantage. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship and be available to start no later than 8 February 2027.

Why join us?

At Women for Women International, you will find more than just a job. You will join a passionate team committed to creating meaningful change in the lives of the women we serve. We champion collaboration, integrity and inclusion, and offer a rewarding environment that supports professional and personal development.

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, social status, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.

All staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies, our organisational values of Empowerment, Integrity, Respect and Resilience, and our Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.

This role is based in the UK. Women for Women International does not offer sponsorship for this position.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HR using the UK Recruitment email address shown on the recruitment page of the Women for Women International UK website.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply via website' button below to apply online.

· Closing date for applications: Tuesday 24 November 2026

· First interviews: Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 December 2026

· Second interviews: Monday 7 December 2026

Please hold these dates in your diary.