Partnership manager jobs in Manchester
How's your job search on our site?
Job Title: Commercial Partnership Manager
Location(s): Home-based with attendance at AdviceUK office in London and at meetings as required.
London office: AdviceUK, 83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HW
Status: Fixed term for two years (potential to become permanent)
Reporting to: Head of Membership and Services
Responsible for: n/a
Pay range: £42,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent. £33,600 to £37,600 actual salary, dependant on experience.
Working hours: 28 hours per week within normal operating hours (35 hours full time equivalent). Normal operating hours are 8.00am - 6.30pm, Monday – Friday. Lunch and other breaks are unpaid.
Special conditions: Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be granted. Some travel will be required which may entail some overnight stays.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly encouraging those from underrepresented groups. If you require any accessibility support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
JOB PURPOSE
The postholder is responsible for securing, managing, and growing commercial partnerships with organisations that support AdviceUK’s mission, values and strategic priorities. These partnerships should significantly increase AdviceUK’s commercial income, extend AdviceUK’s reach, and achieve measurable social impact. The postholder will ensure that commercial partnerships both comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and contribute positively to AdviceUK’s reputation and influence.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Partnership development
-
Identify, research, and secure new commercial and corporate partnership opportunities aligned with AdviceUK’s strategic and income generation priorities.
- Develop compelling partnership propositions, including sponsorships, strategic alliances, product/service developments, cause‑related marketing, corporate social responsibility, and other commercial collaborations.
-
Identify and develop new products and services that benefit members, grow income, and support member recruitment and retention.
-
Shape new products and services with user and sector insight, applying structured approaches to testing, evaluation and scaling. Ensure that pricing, return on investment and other financial modelling is completed to demonstrate how new products or services deliver agreed objectives.
-
Bring external market insight into AdviceUK’s strategic planning and decision making, ensuring that commercial partnership propositions are clearly differentiated in the markets they are targeting.
-
Work with the Head of Membership and Services, other colleagues at AdviceUK, and AdviceUK’s existing commercial partners to develop a commercial partnership strategy, business plan and pipeline.
-
Lead negotiations and contract discussions in partnership with the Head of Membership and Services, Finance and where relevant, AdviceUK commercial partners and subsidiaries.
-
Ensure all partnerships align with the charity’s mission, values and ethical standards.
-
Carry out appropriate due diligence and risk assessments on commercial partners
2. Partnership management and growth
-
Act as the primary relationship manager for AdviceUK’s current commercial partners and subsidiaries to ensure they feel valued, informed, and engaged throughout the partnership lifecycle.
-
Maximise the value of established partnerships through renewals, extensions, upselling opportunities, and agreed new income generation activity. Support cross‑team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
-
Identify opportunities for innovation and growth within AdviceUK’s commercial partnerships portfolio.
-
Support the communication of impact to partners, including reporting on outcomes enabled by their support.
-
Represent AdviceUK at events, conferences and networks relevant to the commercial partnerships portfolio.
3. Income generation and performance
-
Ensure all partnerships deliver against agreed financial and non‑financial objectives. Contribute to departmental budgeting and forecasting.
-
Monitor partnership performance and provide accurate reporting on partnership income, engagement, and impact.
-
Contribute to the ongoing review of existing commercial partnerships and service level agreements, making recommendations for change as required.
-
Share learning, insight, and good practice to continually improve commercial partnership approaches.
-
Ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House guidance, relevant fundraising regulations, and internal governance policies.
-
Work closely with AdviceUK colleagues to deliver integrated partnership activities.
4. Data and evidence
-
Support the delivery of performance reports as required to evidence the extent to which commercial partnerships are achieving required KPIs.
-
Work with colleagues to ensure that partnership datasets are accurate, timely and support decision making.
-
Ensure any partnership activity that requires data sharing adheres to data protection and cybersecurity requirements.
5. General responsibilities
- Ensure you effectively communicate AdviceUK’s vision, mission and objectives to staff, members and external stakeholders.
- Ensure you demonstrate AdviceUK’s values and behaviours in all aspects of your work.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including staff, trustees, members, partners and suppliers.
- With support from your manager, deliver your agreed personal objectives and undertake any agreed development or training.
- Maintain a strong understanding of our members and the advice sector more generally, by reading internal reports; accessing relevant data reports; following our social media channels; and, where possible, attending member and other relevant events. With the agreement of your line manager, ensure you make time to speak to members and visit their services.
- Adhere at all times to AdviceUK’s policies and procedures.
- Carry out any reasonable duties compatible with the post assigned by the Head of Membership and Services.
Our purpose is to improve the lives of people in need of advice. We do this by supporting our members, so it is easier for them to help their clients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Programmes Manager
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
Job Title: Safe Ground Programmes Manager
Location: Based within HMP Forest Bank, Manchester. Step Free access is not available at this service. You may be expected to travel to other services as required, including to Central London Central Office and for in-person meetings held off site. Hybrid working is permitted with an option of up to 2 days working from home when appropriate.
Salary: £36,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:30. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and organisational requirements, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and forming part of the out of hours on call rota for managers.
About the Role
We are seeking a Safe Ground Programmes Manager to lead our newest family service based in HMP Forest Bank. This is an ideal opportunity if you are seeking a hands on role within a prison setting, are confident working in complex environments, and want to create meaningful change within punitive systems. You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality, therapeutically informed, arts-based work with men in prison and their families. You will work directly with participants to deliver structured group programmes and provide relational, anti-shame, anti-punitive support in a custodial environment.
In this role, you will support the leadership of the service, providing line management and oversight to ensure high quality delivery for our participants. The team delivers our NFI‑approved national programmes, Fathers Inside and Man Up, designs bespoke visits and family interventions, and develops a new, dynamic counselling provision. The role requires leadership experience managing a diverse team, with line management responsibilities to support, enable, and empower staff to deliver high‑quality support to participants and their families. You will work closely with prison and Sodexo colleagues, as well as internal SIG teams, to ensure innovative, safe, anti‑punitive service delivery.
Key Responsibilities Include:
-
Line management and leadership of a small team, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle, and fostering a supportive leadership culture focused on staff wellbeing, learning and development
-
Encourage productivity, engagement, and wellbeing through regular check-ins, training, meetings and supervisions
- Support day-to-day running of the service and programme delivery
-
Ensure high-quality facilitation and counselling, and consistent participant engagement
- Monitor performance, reporting and KPI delivery
- Ensure risk management and compliance processes are followed
- Maintain quality standards in line with Safe Ground and NFI requirements
- Coordinate programme schedules, logistics, and delivery cycles
-
Build effective working relationships with prison staff and partners that promote anti-shame, anti-punitive practice
Why work with Safe Ground Prisons?
At SIG Safe Ground, we do things differently. Safe Ground is an Arts-based therapeutically informed charity with over 30 years' experience working across the criminal justice system. We support people in custody and their families to build stronger and more fulfilled relationships, reflect on behaviours, and navigate change without shame.
Working with Safe Ground means working differently. It’s about meeting people without judgement, holding space for accountability, and using creativity to disrupt cycles of harm. We believe real change happens when people are seen, challenged and supported, even (and especially) inside prison walls. Want to find out more? Follow this link!
Please be informed that as this role is based within a Prison environment, therefore further vetting from SIG's enhanced DBS will be required such as MOJ clearance.
About You
This is a role for you if you truly believe change happens through relationships, not control; you will lead with warmth and clarity, and hold care and accountability together. You will be part of a values-led organisation that takes people, reflection, and creativity seriously. You will be comfortable working within a prison setting, with regular interactions with people from all backgrounds and circumstances that have led to them being imprisoned.
We’re seeking someone who has a genuine passion for making a difference to lives and helping to create safer communities for all. You will be a proactive leader, with the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence, both as individuals and as a team, whilst providing practical solutions to challenges that arise. You will be knowledgeable about the criminal justice system and have experience of delivering programmes within custodial or complex environments. We’re looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and create an environment that allows individuals to grow their skills and experience, and develop as individuals.
- Previous experience of programme delivery within the criminal justice or custodial settings essential
- Facilitation experience with groups of participants with complex needs
-
Ability to provide high-quality leadership support and line management to staff
-
Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPIs
-
Ability to challenge harmful practice and create culture shifts within the Criminal Justice System
-
Confident in managing day-to-day service operations and supporting staff with daily tasks, caseloads and the overall running of the service
-
Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service, for example providing an emergency on-call service as and when required
- IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software.
-
Alignment with values such as anti-shame, anti-punitive practice, and relational working, alongside Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
We are interviewing on an ongoing basis so this job role may close early. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. As a note, Interviews are scheduled for commencing on the 21st of July and 2nd Stage interviews for the 9th of August.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
We are seeking a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our small but ambitious High Value Partnerships Team – working with us to develop a growing portfolio of impactful corporate partnerships.
About Emmaus
Emmaus (pronounced em-may-us) is a movement of charities that empowers people to overcome homelessness. We provide a stable home and tailored, life-changing support for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. By focusing on each person’s strengths, we help people rebuild their lives and work towards the future they want to create.
As part of a nationwide network of Emmaus charities, we provide skills, training and work experience to help people achieve their goals and regain independence.
Together, we are ending homelessness one person at a time.
About the role
At Emmaus UK, our partnerships are a key strategic focus and bring about real change – providing significant opportunities for the people we support. Our relationships with Corporate Partners are multi-faceted and go beyond the financial – leveraging the skills, experience and expertise of our partners to bring a wide range of benefits to both Emmaus UK and to our network of communities nationwide.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will work with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to manage and develop our growing portfolio of corporate partners. By taking ownership of some of our smaller partners, as well as providing support on the delivery of our larger partnerships, you will ensure our partners at every level receive a consistently high standard of supporter care. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the long-term success of our partnerships programme, and our ability to help more people in the years to come.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a proactive, relationship focused individual who can provide exceptional account management to a range of partners. You’ll have excellent communication skills and the ability to build engaging relationships, enthusiastically conveying Emmaus’ mission and impact in a range of settings.
You’ll have strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and manage competing priorities. You’ll be comfortable using a range of IT solutions to communicate effectively with partners and ensure solid records on our partnerships and income are maintained.
Most importantly, you’ll have a strong commitment to Emmaus’ mission to end homelessness, and feel excited about the prospect of working on multi-faceted partnerships that really make a difference. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer
· Salary: £31,160 (pro rata)
· Working hours: Part Time, 26-30 Hours per week with flexible working patterns available
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Individually tailored induction. Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: A 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us the Email address can be found in the Application Pack, by Monday 6th July 2026.
Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification in this pack when completing your application form. We know not everyone's experience looks the same, and we don't expect you to meet every point on our person specification. If this role excites you and you have most of what we're looking for, please do apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 16th July 2026.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email Julie Higgins the Email address can be found in the Application Pack.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a working environment free from discrimination. We actively promote an inclusive culture and aim to create a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage is confirmed. This means shortlisting is based solely on the relevance and suitability of experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Job Title: Social Investment Manager
(Please note: The role title internally is System Investment Manager)
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time: 34.5 hours a week
Location: Mobile Worker - there is an expectation that there will be frequent travel to meet partners across the UK.
Salary Range: £55,500 - £60,500
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Role: You’ll drive forward Macmillan’s social investment programme and manage our existing and growing portfolio of healthcare improvement projects. You’ll also help design and test new funding approaches that enable us to leverage impact for communities. This will involve developing innovative projects focused on future business models and secure partnerships that create systemic change.
Full details of the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached role profile.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Expert knowledge of social investment and building investment portfolios.
- Strong understanding of financial modelling and analysis and sound awareness of NHS funding systems and commissioning
- Experience using data, commercials, and business model insight to shape investment strategies and plans, develop propositions and measure and evaluate performance.
- A strong track record in building effective client relationships and influencing senior stakeholders
- Experience working in matrix structures and multidisciplinary environments ideally across NHS and community partner networks
This role is for you.... if you’re driven to use clever investment thinking to spark innovation and real change in community healthcare.
Recruitment process:
Application deadline: 23:59 on Wednesday 24th June
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply as early as possible to allow you to prepare for assessments which will take place in person at our London office.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you share our belief in the importance of small charities and the power of skilled volunteers to drive meaningful, lasting change?
At Cranfield Trust, our mission is to bring together skilled volunteers and small charities to strengthen organisations, develop leaders and deliver impact that lasts.
Small charities play a vital role in communities, often at the frontline of complex and urgent challenges. But the environment that small charities have to operate in is becoming more demanding, with uncertain funding, rising demand, stretched leadership capacity, and a range of other issues that are currently impacting the sector.
We deliver free, capacity-building services and support for small charities, utilising proven approaches that address organisational challenges and leadership development. We are at an important point in our development, with a new CEO and a new strategy. Demand for our support is high and growing rapidly, and how we respond will shape our future impact.
We are looking for an experienced fundraising and relationship manager, who is motivated by the difference our work makes for small charities throughout the UK.
About this role
As Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will play a central role in developing and managing Cranfield Trust's high-value relationships with funders, donors and partners. This includes identifying new funding and partnership opportunities, shaping compelling proposals, and building and stewarding trusted relationships that lead to long-term support.
You would be joining us at an important point in our development, with a new CEO, and a new strategy being introduced later this year. Demand for our support is high and growing rapidly, and how we respond will shape our future impact.
This is a remote working role, open to candidates based anywhere in the United Kingdom, but occasional attendance at face-to-face meetings, events and in-house training/development is a core requirement of the role. In this role, you will work closely with our Wales and Scotland Managers and we are keen to hear from interested candidates in Scotland or Wales.
You do not need to meet every role requirement to apply. But you should be ready to build an understanding of our work and share our passion for the difference it makes. Whether your experience fully matches the role description, or you bring relevant skills and a strong motivation to learn, we encourage you to apply.
In return, we can offer a flexible, purposeful role in a team that is highly committed, clear on priorities and motivated by our mission. Our staff survey reflects this, with 100% of colleagues feeling committed to delivering high-quality work.
We want to hear from a diverse range of applicants. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity and geographical spread of our team. If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Please read more information about the role and how to apply in our Recruitment Pack on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Shape the partnerships that strengthen sight loss services across Greater Manchester. As Strategic Partnerships Manager at Henshaws, you will open doors across health, public sector, business and community networks, turning relationships into sustainable income and lasting impact.
Location: Greater Manchester office, with travel required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week. We welcome interest from applicants who may prefer to work part time
Weeks per year: 52
Salary: £23.06 per hour, £41,969.20 per annum
Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 bank holidays
Closing date: 12 noon, 14 June 2026
DBS: Enhanced DBS check with the child barring list required
About the role
We are looking for a confident and proactive Strategic Partnerships Manager to help grow sustainable income and strengthen Henshaws Sight Loss Services across Greater Manchester.
This is a key role for someone who can spot opportunities, build influential relationships and turn conversations into contracts, partnerships and income. You will work across public sector commissioning, corporate partnerships, VCSE networks, community organisations and wider Greater Manchester systems to help position Henshaws as a trusted partner in sight loss support.
You will identify and pursue opportunities with NHS, Local Authority, ICS and ICB partners, public health, social care, SEND and sight loss pathways. You will also grow corporate income through proactive prospecting, sponsorship approaches, employer engagement and partnership development.
Working closely with our Sight Loss operational teams, you will help shape service models, proposals, bids and tenders that reflect local need and clearly demonstrate the impact of Henshaws work.
What you will be doing
You will:
- Identify and develop commissioning, contract and funding opportunities across Greater Manchester.
- Build relationships with NHS, Local Authority, public health, social care, VCSE, corporate and community partners.
- Lead activity across the commissioning cycle, including horizon scanning, relationship building, tender development, pricing input and mobilisation support.
- Work with Sight Loss operational teams to shape service models, delivery plans, outcome frameworks and costed proposals.
- Develop compelling corporate proposals and pitches that clearly show social value, impact and return on investment.
- Build and manage a structured pipeline of prospects, tracking activity from first contact through to secured income.
- Represent Henshaws at Greater Manchester meetings, locality groups, VCSE alliances, prevention networks and sight loss sector forums.
- Support collaborative or joint bid opportunities where partnership working strengthens Henshaws position.
- Contribute to wider fundraising activity, including events, supporter stewardship and departmental initiatives.
- Produce reports, forecasts and performance updates to support decision making and future planning.
About you
- We are looking for someone who is opportunity focused, resilient and confident building relationships with senior decision makers.
- You will have experience in business development, sales, income generation or strategic partnerships within a target driven environment. You will understand the sales cycle, from prospecting and first contact through to scoping, pitching, negotiation and relationship management.
- You will be confident preparing bids, tenders or commercial proposals, and able to translate service knowledge, financial information and policy priorities into strong, persuasive proposals.
- You will be highly organised, comfortable managing a structured pipeline, and able to balance competing priorities while maintaining momentum.
- Experience within a charity, VCSE, health or education setting would be valuable. Experience engaging with public sector bodies such as the NHS or Local Authorities would also be beneficial, but we welcome applicants with strong transferable experience and the willingness to quickly develop knowledge of the sight loss landscape.
Our values
At Henshaws, our values guide how we work with the people we support, our colleagues, partners and supporters.
- Ambition - You will help us grow sustainable income by spotting opportunities, building strategic partnerships and strengthening our impact across Greater Manchester.
- Respect - You will build trusted, professional relationships across public sector, corporate, VCSE and community networks, acting with integrity in every interaction.
- Empowerment - You will help partners understand the difference they can make, working with colleagues and stakeholders to create services and opportunities that support people to thrive.
Why join Henshaws?
You will be joining a charity with a clear purpose and a strong commitment to supporting people living with sight loss and a range of disabilities.
This role offers the chance to shape meaningful partnerships across Greater Manchester, influence local systems and help secure the income that strengthens vital sight loss services.
We welcome interest from applicants who may prefer to work part time, and we offer 5 weeks annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
Additional information
Henshaws welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We will make reasonable adjustments for applicants who require support due to a disability.
Henshaws is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. The successful candidate may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check, including relevant barring lists.
Closing date: 12 noon, 14 June 2026
Supporting people with sight loss and other disabilities across the North of England to live, learn and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE:
Fundraising & Partnerships Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Fundraising
LOCATION:
Home based
DURATION:
30-35 Hours Per Week - Permanent
SALARY/GRADE:
Grade 6.4 (£36,043) PA FTE
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
-
Fundraising Team
-
Nation Directors
-
Public Affairs and Communications Team
-
Membership Team
-
Donors, Volunteers and families
ABOUT YOU
You will have proven experience in fundraising, business development, or partnership management, with a track record of generating income and building strong external relationships. Ideally, you will have experience developing fundraising plans, pipelines, or income streams from an early stage, and will be comfortable working in an environment where processes, opportunities, and supporter journeys are still evolving.
You will be confident identifying and pursuing new opportunities, developing compelling proposals and cases for support, and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including corporate partners, community fundraisers, volunteers, and individual supporters.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated, and creative, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You should be comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, and operational teams.
Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help grow sustainable income that supports children, young people, and families across the UK.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are looking for a confident, ambitious, and entrepreneurial Fundraising Manager to help grow sustainable income for Adoption UK by building and developing strong relationships with corporate partners, supporters, volunteers, and local communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating fundraising plans from the ground up, developing new partnerships, and turning ideas into sustainable income. The role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a developing fundraising environment and is motivated by the opportunity to shape and grow underdeveloped income streams into long-term success.
This is an opportunity to help shape the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Supported by the Director of Fundraising, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy.
-
Lead on key income streams to maximise net income and develop sustainable income streams for short, medium and long-term growth.
-
Monitor and evaluate progress against plans using management information and budgets to produce reports and forecasts as required
-
Deliver effective supporter journeys to improve supporter experience, retention, and long-term engagement.
-
Work alongside the Director of Fundraising to develop and implement processes and policies.
-
Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity.
-
Develop compelling proposals and pitches for corporate partners, clearly articulating social value, impact and return on investment.
-
Build and manage a strong corporate prospect pipeline using research, data and structured follow-up to convert opportunities. Identify opportunities to sponsor projects and activities.
-
Collaborate with marketing colleagues to develop assets and digital campaigns to support fundraising appeals and events.
-
Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams.
-
To ensure good working practices in line with Equality and Diversity policies and a pro-active approach is taken to equality, diversity and inclusion issues.
-
In compliance with the Code of Conduct, demonstrate high standards of personal conduct, courtesy and integrity.
-
Ensure full compliance with Adoption UK’s Safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting concerns in line with internal policies.
-
Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post.
Person Specification criteria
Knowledge And Experience
- Experience of a fundraising, marketing, or event management role (E)
- Experience of delivering multiple projects on time and to budget (E)
- Ability to devise operational plans and deliver them effectively, and proven experience of planning and managing income generating activities and events (E)
Qualificationsand Education
- Professional fundraising qualifications (D)
- Marketing qualifications (D)
- Event Management qualifications (D)
- CIOF Diploma in Fundraising Management/equivalent professional experience/membership of CIOF (D)
Skills and Abilities
- Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
- Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be competent with Microsoft Office (E)
- Ability to assimilate and analyze financial and statistical information, including budget monitoring, management, and financial control (E)
- An exceptional administrator and coordinator with excellent organisation and writing skills (E)
- Communicate, engage and secure positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
- Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
- Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (E)
- Able to work communicate and engage with internal senior stakeholders effectively (E)
Accountability
- Developing fundraising opportunities (E)
- Event administration (D)
- Stewardship and relationship management (E)
- Contribute to departmental strategic goals, in liaison with the Director of Fundraising (E)
Behaviours
- Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
- Contributes to an open and honest culture
- Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
- Leads by example.
- Offers outstanding service to members.
- Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
- Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
- Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
- Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Compassion UK & Ireland is seeking a Church Partnerships Manager (Republic of Ireland)
This is a home-based regional role within the Republic of Ireland. Applicants must be based in the Republic of Ireland, or able to relocate there by the start date.
Do you have a heart for the Church and a passion to see children released from poverty in Jesus’ name?
As Church Partnerships Manager, you will build meaningful relationships with churches across the Republic of Ireland, helping church leaders and congregations connect with Compassion’s mission through engaging presentations and trusted partnerships.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing sponsorships and fundraising, while serving the Church and helping release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
We’d love to hear from you if you are a confident relationship-builder, an engaging communicator, and someone with experience in fundraising, sponsorship growth or partnership development.
- Full-time | €46,810 per year
- Closing date: 10 am, 25 June 2026
- To read the full job description and find out more about the role, please visit our careers page.
We work in 29 countries partnering with 8,600 local churches within communities experiencing poverty.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Future First is looking for a passionate and organised Programmes & Partnerships Manager to lead the delivery of key partnership programmes that help state school students build confidence, motivation and career aspirations through alumni networks.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven charity working to ensure every state school and college is supported by a thriving alumni community. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, funders and partners to manage projects, strengthen strategic relationships and help shape the future of our programmes.
We’re looking for someone with strong project and stakeholder management experience, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. You’ll also line manage our Corporate Partnerships Executive and play a key role in driving programme quality, learning and impact across the organisation.
About us Future
First wants to see every state school and college in the UK, and every state pupil, supported by a thriving and engaged alumni community, which improves students’ motivation, confidence and life chances. We have a network of alumni who have supported our programmes in schools for over a decade. They act as accessible and inspirational role models by sharing their stories through a variety of activities, including blogging, online mentoring, networking and careers activities in our member schools. We manage these relationships through our Future First Hub – a safe, social media style interface that allows schools to build and manage every aspect of their network in one place.
About the role
The role of the Programme & Partnerships Manager is to lead and coordinate the planning, delivery, management and monitoring of Future First’s key partnership programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with demonstrable experience in project management, excellent partnership and stakeholder engagement at all levels, and committed to Future First’s aims and values.
Application process
To help you prepare the strongest possible application, we are hosting an information and Q&A session about the role on Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 12 noon. This is an optional session where you can hear more about the role and ask any questions you may have. If you would like to join this session, please see the attached job pack for how to register your interest.
Applications must be submitted by Monday 15 June at 12 noon. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. There will be two rounds of interview, initially via Zoom (week commencing 22 June) and for those short-listed, in-person in London (week commencing 29 June).
Future First is committed to safeguarding the staff, volunteers and young people we work with. Where applicable, a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.
We are a mission-driven, innovative social mobility charity that believes a young person’s start in life shouldn’t limit their future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Regional Programme & Partnerships Manager plays a central role in leading and growing LTSB’s work across Birmingham. The role combines programme delivery, schools engagement, employer partnerships and youth employment support to create meaningful pathways into careers for young people from underrepresented backgrounds.
The postholder will be responsible for delivering LTSB’s Birmingham programme activity, including employment programmes, schools programme delivery and employer-led experiences, while also developing relationships with employers, schools, referral partners and community organisations that strengthen local impact. Working closely with colleagues across Programmes, Employment, Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising, the role will ensure a joined-up and high-quality experience for young people, employers and partners.
The role is suited to someone who is passionate about social mobility, confident delivering engaging programmes, skilled at building relationships and comfortable managing a varied workload across delivery, partnerships and regional development activity.
LTSB prepares, connects and supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to careers with leading organisations.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Contract Type: X3 Permanent
Location: We are advertising three roles in Manchester, London, and Liverpool
Interviews: Please check our careers site for interview dates for each location
Join The King’s Trust as a Delivery Partnership Development Manager and play a pivotal role in expanding the partnerships that power life-changing opportunities for young people. Sitting at the heart of our Delivery Partnerships team, you will lead the development of high-quality, commercially viable partnerships across priority locations, ensuring we can reach more young people with impactful employability programmes. This is a highly visible role where strategy meets delivery: shaping local partnership plans, unlocking employer and training opportunities, and driving measurable impact at scale.
You will translate strategy into clear, deliverable plans and performance outcomes. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will identify growth sectors, build strong employer networks, and develop compelling partnership proposals and agreements. Your work will directly influence how effectively we connect young people to jobs, training and work experience, while maintaining strong standards in safeguarding, compliance, and inclusion.
We’re looking for a commercially minded, purpose-led leader who brings strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and the ability to turn insight into action. You will combine partnership development expertise with a genuine passion for supporting young people, alongside the confidence to influence others, deliver on key performance metrics, and produce results in complex environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving tangible social impact.
This role will suit someone who:
- Has experience developing partnerships across employers, training providers or sector networks
- Brings strong commercial acumen, with the ability to build proposals, budgets and agreements
- Understands the barriers facing young people and is motivated to create meaningful change
- Is confident working with data, insight and labour market trends to inform decisions
If you want to combine leadership, partnership development and social impact in a role where your work directly improves young people’s futures, this is a powerful opportunity to do exactly that.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Partnership Development Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Partnership Development Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
The Hygiene Bank is looking to appoint a Partnership Officer to engage new brands with the work of our charity. This is an opportunity to join an ambitious organisation that is working to end hygiene poverty in the UK.
The role is remote but with monthly team meetings in London and this role will require travel to partner meetings and events.
Every day, millions of people across the UK are forced to make impossible choices between heating their homes, buying food, paying rent, or staying clean.
At The Hygiene Bank, we believe that feeling clean should never be a luxury. Through our nationwide network of volunteers, community partners, and corporate and brand supporters, we provide access to essential hygiene products while campaigning for lasting change.
As we embark on the next 3 years, we're looking for a Partnership Officer to help grow the brands and businesses standing alongside us in the fight against hygiene poverty.
Read more about our work on our website along with our Impact Report and research Hygiene Poverty 2024
This is more than a fundraising role. It's an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships that directly improve lives, influence businesses to become forces for good, and help drive a movement working to end hygiene poverty for good.
About the role
We're looking for a proactive, organised and relationship-focused Partnership Officer to join our growing Brand & Corporate Partnerships team.
Working closely with and supported by the Head of Brand & Corporate Partnerships, you will play a vital role in identifying and securing new brand partnerships, nurturing existing relationships, and helping to deliver ambitious income and impact targets.
Our partners range from emerging challenger brands to nationally recognised businesses like Boots UK. They support our work through financial contributions, product donations, employee fundraising, volunteering, awareness campaigns and skills-based support.
You'll be at the heart of these relationships, helping partners understand the difference they can make and ensuring they have an outstanding experience of supporting The Hygiene Bank.
This role would suit someone with experience in partnerships, business development, fundraising, account management or sales who is excited by the prospect of combining commercial relationship-building with meaningful social impact.
Job Description
The Partnership Officer will be a key member of The Hygiene Bank’s income generation team and wider central team, with a responsibility to help meet the needs of our existing partnerships and support in fulfilling the charity’s income generation plans and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
You will support the management of our brand partners, working with the Head of Brand and Corporate Partnerships. Your role will be to source new brand relationships, set up meetings for the team and support existing brand partnerships.
-
Work closely with the Head of Brand and Corporate Partnerships to identify and outreach to target brand partners, working to engage their support for the charity
-
Account management of new and existing partners
-
Meticulous record keeping, ensuring the pipeline and the opportunity database are current and up to date.
-
Contribute to the organisation and team's annual plans, strategies, and budgets.
-
Develop, monitor, and maintain systems and processes including Salesforce and account management plans.
-
Assist with the creation of marketing materials, such as newsletters, brochures, and partner impact reports.
-
Understand and support the vision, mission, and values of The Hygiene Bank.
-
Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a values-led, positive, health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues and the volunteers.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
-
Excellent relationship management and stewardship resulting in demonstrable account growth.
-
Effective account management or sales experience with brand and corporate partners across a variety of sectors.
-
Experience using creativity and innovation to diversify income from partners, resulting in growth.
-
Outstanding communication skills and polished presentation and people skills to champion, and act as an ambassador for The Hygiene Bank in the business world, including preparing and leading presentations.
-
Detail-driven, strategic, motivated, with a forward-leaning approach to business.
-
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritise a busy workload.
-
Outstanding written communication skills and experience in developing compelling proposals and collateral.
-
Experience working with internal stakeholder teams to help ensure partnership deliverables are met.
-
Passion for personal and professional development, as well as a proven can-do attitude to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery, as needed.
Attributes and behaviours:
-
Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of people experiencing Hygiene Poverty and strong alignment with the charity’s values
-
A commitment to quality and attention to detail.
-
Ability to work on your own initiative.
-
A highly competent and collaborative team worker.
-
Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
-
Willingness to learn new skills.
-
Ability to work in a growth mindset, changing and flexible organisation.
This job description and person specification represents an outline of the major components of the job and is not intended to be exhaustive.
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
We believe it is not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society


Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About Chapter One
Chapter One is a growing charity, working to ensure that every child has 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports about 3,500 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 180 local and national businesses. The volunteer task is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
We have set ourselves ambitious targets and want to support 3,900 children by 2026/27, so this role, with responsibility for communicating and maintaining relationships with our existing corporate partners, will be crucial to ensuring that we have sufficient volunteers and support to achieve this target.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the Role
Chapter One is seeking a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Communications Officer, reporting to our Marketing & Communications Manager, to support the delivery of excellent communications and content for our growing portfolio of corporate partners. Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships and Marketing & Communications teams, you will coordinate partner communications activity, managing workflows, timelines, approvals and follow-up to ensure a smooth and positive partner experience.
You will build strong relationships with corporate partners across our partnership tiers, acting as a key point of contact where appropriate and helping to identify and develop engaging stories, case studies and content opportunities. You will create tailored communications for partners, including internal announcements, intranet content and employee-facing materials, ensuring messaging is aligned with partner needs and Chapter One’s mission.
This is a new role within Chapter One and is an opportunity for an early career professional to learn about charity partnership communications in a dynamic charity which is flexible and agile.
Key Responsibilities
-
Act as the primary coordinator for corporate partnership communications and content, managing workflow, timelines, follow-up and sign-off.
-
Build and maintain effective relationships with corporate partners across the Platinum, Gold, Silver and other partnership tiers, acting as their main point of contact where appropriate.
-
Proactively identify, gather, and develop stories, case studies, and other content opportunities from across the corporate partnership base.
-
Draft bespoke content for individual corporate partners on request — for example, internal announcements, intranet copy, or employee-facing campaign materials.
-
Work closely with the Marketing & Communications and Corporate Partnerships teams to ensure content is aligned with the corporate partner journey and that sign-off processes run smoothly.
-
Support the production of corporate partner impact reports, award entries, and a content and asset library relevant to corporate partners.
-
Maintain accurate records of corporate partner activity, approvals, preferences and key communications.
-
Contribute to improving processes, workflows and consistency across corporate partnership communications activity.
-
Represent Chapter One professionally in all partner interactions.
General Responsibilities
-
Attend online and in-person meetings and relevant team sessions to support collaboration, communication and delivery of Chapter One’s activities.
-
Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Communication and Corporate Partnerships teams as required.
-
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring content requests, approvals and partner communications are delivered in a timely and organised way.
-
Support the maintenance and organisation of corporate partnership resources, including content libraries, assets and shared team materials.
-
Represent Chapter One professionally at meetings, events and partner interactions, demonstrating commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.
-
Undertake other duties as required to support the delivery of Chapter One’s objectives.
We are looking for applicants with the following essential qualities:
-
Strong relationship-builder, confident working with a range of partners and stakeholders.
-
Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a reliable approach to follow-up and record-keeping.
-
A clear and adaptable communicator, able to write well for different audiences and channels.
-
Proactive and self-starting, with an eye for stories, content opportunities and ways to improve how things work.
-
Process-minded and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
-
A collaborative team player, happy working across teams and with shared sign-off processes.
-
Calm and flexible under pressure, able to exercise good judgement and handle sensitive information with discretion.
How to Apply
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:
-
Detail your relevant experience, including clear examples.
-
Tell us about a specific example of a piece of work you were responsible for - a relationship, a project, a piece of content - that wasn't going as planned. What did you do, and what would you do differently? We will expect you to talk about this at the interview.
-
Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a covering letter that stands out. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of inclusive teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
N.B. Shortlisting is likely to take place from 29/06/2026. Stage 1 interviews are planned for 08/07/2026 and 09/07/2026 with successful applicants being invited to a second interview between 15/07/2026 - 16/07/2026. These dates have been scheduled based on the recruiting team’s availability, however we will make every effort to accommodate alternative requests where possible.
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
Are you an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for creating meaningful impact?
At NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service), we are dedicated to making a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and adults at risk. We believe every child and young person deserves to have their voice heard, especially when decisions are being made about their future. Our work supports and empowers those navigating care systems, family courts and other challenging circumstances across England and Wales.
Location: Home-based with flexible/ agile working options, with access to NYAS office locations in Birkenhead, Birmingham, and Cardiff. This role also requires occasional travel to NYAS offices and other locations when required.
About The Role
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Fundraising Manager, working 35 hours per week, to join our Growth and Partnerships team. Working closely with the Head of Growth & Partnerships, you will play a key role in delivering and developing NYAS’s fundraising strategy, helping to grow and diversify income across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and individual giving.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys both strategic and hands-on work. You will lead and support a team of fundraising professionals, overseeing high-quality funding applications, donor stewardship and income generation activity while ensuring fundraising activity aligns with NYAS’s mission, values and organisational priorities.
You will manage a varied fundraising portfolio, helping to build strong relationships with funders and supporters while identifying opportunities to increase sustainable income. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will help develop compelling cases for support, funding proposals and impact reports that demonstrate the difference NYAS makes to vulnerable children, young people and adults.
The role also involves maintaining oversight of fundraising systems, pipelines and reporting, ensuring activity is compliant, well-managed and aligned to fundraising best practice.
About You
We are looking for a skilled fundraising professional with experience securing income from a range of fundraising streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and/or individual giving.
You will have excellent written communication skills and experience producing persuasive funding applications, reports and donor communications. You will also have strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and experience supporting or supervising others within a fundraising environment.
You will be confident building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and able to use data and insight to inform fundraising activity and demonstrate impact. Experience using CRM systems and fundraising platforms is essential, alongside a good understanding of fundraising regulations and best practice.
You will demonstrate NYAS’s values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment in your approach to work and share our commitment to supporting children, young people and adults at risk.
Benefits
NYAS offers a range of benefits to employees, including:
- Agile working arrangements
- 26 days annual leave increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays
- Blue light discount card
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Supportive and values-led culture
- The opportunity to directly contribute to improving the lives of children, young people and adults at risk
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your application via the NYAS website.
Your application should evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria set out in the person specification within the job description in the recruitment pack, which is available via our website vacancy page.
Important Information
- Interviews are expected to take place between 1st–3rd July
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a high volume of applications is received
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process
- References will be taken in line with safeguarding requirements
- NYAS operates robust safeguarding procedures to protect the children, young people and adults at risk we work with.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people and adults who are often reliant on statutory services, suffering the negative impact of cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change lives.
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Partnerships and Engagement Manager
As part of our ambition to reach more families and secure the long-term sustainability of services, we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Partnerships and Engagement Manager to help expand our client’s profile, build meaningful partnerships, and create new opportunities for support across the South West.
This is a newly created and strategically important role focused on developing new relationships with businesses, community organisations, professional networks, and other stakeholders who share a commitment to improving outcomes for children with disabilities and additional needs.
Position: Partnerships and Engagement Manager
Location: Home-based with regular travel across the South West and attendance at the National Therapy Assessment Centre, Bridgwater.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 - £41,250 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 7th July 2026
About the Role
Through the evidence-based Therapy Programmes and National Therapy Assessment Centre in Bridgwater, the organisation delivers life-changing outcomes for families across the UK. Acting as a key ambassador, you will represent the charity across the region, identifying opportunities to raise awareness, build engagement, and develop partnerships that support this work.
You will help maximise the Therapy Assessment Centre as an engagement hub, encouraging prospective supporters and partners to visit, learn more about the services, and get involved meaningfully.
Working with fundraising, communications, retail, and service delivery teams, you will strengthen regional presence, generate support, increase awareness, and contribute to sustainable income growth through corporate partnerships, Charity of the Year relationships, community engagement, networking, and strategic introductions.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Regional Partnerships & Engagement
- Partnership Development
- Corporate Partnerships & Charity of the Year Opportunities
- Networking, Outreach & Profile Raising
- National Therapy Assessment Centre Engagement
- Income Generation & Opportunity Development
- Collaboration & Organisational Development
- Governance, Compliance & Reporting
You will spend significant time meeting supporters, partners, and stakeholders across the South West. Applicants should therefore be based within the region and comfortable with regular travel, including visits to Bridgwater, as well as attendance at networking, partnership, and engagement events.
About You
While experience within the charity sector or fundraising would be advantageous, it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates with strong networking, business development, account management, partnership development, sales, marketing, or stakeholder engagement experience. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, identifying opportunities, and nurturing partnerships that deliver long-term value.
This role is ideally suited to someone who is self-motivated, confident in representing an organisation externally and passionate about creating connections that make a meaningful difference.
The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families whilst developing a rewarding career within an ambitious charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity’s future, building the relationships, partnerships and profile needed to ensure more children and families can access our life-changing support for years to come.
You will have experience of:
- Relationship development, business development, partnership management, stakeholder engagement, account management, sales, membership development, or income-generating activity.
- Developing new opportunities, partnerships, or strategic relationships.
- Influencing, and relationship-building
- Managing pipelines, opportunities, or stakeholder relationships through to successful outcomes.
You will need to have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel extensively across the South West.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Sales, Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Partnerships Officer, Engagement Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP