Partnerships jobs

About Us

Since 1854, Embrace has been serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities (of all faiths and none) in the Middle East. We support, enable and partner with Christians in the Middle East as they work to transform lives and restore dignity through education, healthcare and community development programmes. Without our staff, this important work simply would not be possible.

About You

We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working collaboratively and building strong relationships with a wide range of people and organisations both nationally and internationally. You will be an excellent administrator with strong coordination and communication skills, able to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records and deliver high-quality work to deadlines. Confident using Microsoft 365 and digital systems, you will be comfortable handling sensitive information, supporting compliance processes and learning new systems quickly. Experience in the charity, international development, humanitarian or faith-based sectors would be advantageous, particularly where this includes programme, partnership or grant management support. Above all, you will share our values, demonstrate cultural sensitivity and be enthusiastic about contributing to Embrace's mission and Christian ethos.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in helping Embrace the Middle East bring hope, dignity and lasting change to some of the region's most vulnerable communities. Working alongside local Christian partners and churches in the Middle East, you will help to ensure that life-changing programmes are delivered effectively, relationships are nurtured and vital support reaches those who need it most.

As a key member of the Programmes, Partnerships and Advocacy team, you will coordinate programme activities, support grant and partnership management processes, maintain high-quality information and contribute to projects that strengthen our impact across the Middle East. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping to translate programme insight into compelling stories, fundraising initiatives, advocacy work and supporter engagement. This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to Embrace's mission while developing your experience within international development and partnership management.

Hours: Full or part-time (36.5 / 30 hours per week) applications will be considered.

Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract.

Location: High Wycombe / Hybrid (minimum one day a month in the office, plus extra as required).

Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East:

• To support every member of staff to work as effectively as possible, Embrace offers remote and flexible working arrangements. This includes flexitime and home-working arrangements.
• Flexitime - start work between 7:30am - 10:00am and finish between 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Our core collaborative working hours are between 10:00am to 3:00pm.
• Pension - option to join from day 1. Maximum employer contribution of 10%.
• Holiday - 32 days, including 8 bank holidays and a day off work for your birthday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service and 34 days after 10 years' service, plus 3 days leave between Christmas and the New Year.
• Life Assurance - 3x salary.
• Access to retail discount portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice) - available 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Training and development programme for all employees.
• Commitment to staff health & wellbeing.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: midday on Thursday, 24th September 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and conduct interviews in advance of the closing date should suitable applications be received.

Embrace the Middle East provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

At Embrace the Middle East, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process, please contact our HR Team. We will be happy to discuss how we can support you and ensure you have a fair opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role. Any information you provide will be handled with sensitivity and in confidence. To monitor diversity in our recruitment practices you will be invited to complete an anonymous Equality, Diversity and Inclusion questionnaire as part of the application process.

Sympathy with and support for Embrace the Middle East's Christian ethos, mission and values. Comfortable working within a Christian organisation and engaging respectfully with Christian practices, partners, churches and supporters.

We welcome the responsible use of AI tools to support your application, for example to help with research, structure or clarity. However, your application should remain an authentic reflection of your own skills, experience, achievements and motivations. We are keen to understand your unique perspective and suitability for the role, and you may be asked to discuss and expand upon the information provided during the recruitment process.

Please note that, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK through nationality, settled or pre-settled status, or a relevant visa that permits you to undertake the role. Embrace the Middle East is not currently able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity's safer recruitment policy.

About Spear

Spear is a national youth employment charity. The award-winning Spear Programme was launched over 20 years ago, and is now running in 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in work and life. 

Please see the 'Work with us’ pack for more information. 

About the role

We're looking for an ambitious, proactive and relationship-driven individual who excels at securing strategic, long-term corporate partnerships that drive the growth and impact of Spear. Joining our dynamic and growing Corporate Partnerships team, you will play a key role in developing and stewarding high-value partnerships that generate significant income and enable Spear to reach more young people facing barriers to employment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong business development and relationship management skills, who enjoys working both strategically and hands-on to generate income, develop compelling partnership opportunities and build lasting relationships with corporate supporters.

Key Information

• Salary: from £38,000, with considerable flex depending on experience
• Full-Time permanent role (4 days per week considered)
• Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays, increasing with long service. Please see our 'Work with us' pack for details of our other great benefits.
• Closing Date: 9aqm on Monday 14th September, though we interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate

For more information please read through our Job Specification.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• A practising Christian, passionate about Spear's values and mission, with a desire to engage and inspire corporate partners to support young people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.
• Significant senior-level experience in corporate fundraising, corporate social responsibility, business development or strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to raise funds, develop business partnerships or drive sales. Excellent client management using CRM tools such as Salesforce are desirable.
• An excellent communicator with strong relational skills and the confidence and ability to develop a rapport with and positively influence a variety of people from diverse backgrounds in the corporate space.
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to produce compelling proposals for a professional, corporate audience.
• Demonstration of leadership capabilities; proactive, responsive and a self-starter. Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines.
• Strong numerical, reporting and organizational skills, including the ability to establish appropriate and effective processes and structures.
• Line Management experience desirable but not essential.

Faith Expressions

Spear is a Christian charity, working in a range of settings, in partnership with people from all faiths and none. Although the Spear programme itself has no faith element, Our Christian faith underpins everything we do; it motivates and sustains us and is core to our mission. Prayer and worship are embedded into our daily working practises, and all staff are required to lead a team prayer meeting from time to time. As such, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for our team to be practising Christians – our team share a belief in a triune God and we welcome applications from people of all denominations and expressions of Christianity.

Online harm is not inevitable. This is our urgent and hopeful mission.

We are Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. We work at the intersect of suicide prevention, online safety, and tech accountability to demand a safer online world and move beyond the preventable harm. We believe a better online world is possible, one where young people are protected, championed and equipped with the skills, confidence and critical algorithmic literacy they need to navigate digital spaces and thrive.

Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, we’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our small team at a critical growth point. We’re looking for someone to build and deliver on our Corporate Partnerships Strategy and lay the groundwork for long term, sustainable corporate income generation as part of our wider Fundraising Strategy.

This is a new role for someone with substantial experience working in corporate partnerships. We’re looking for someone with strong account management and new business skills who can take our fledgling portfolio of corporate supporters and transform it into formal, long-term partnerships generating at least c.£400K by the end of the first 3 years.

You will have a demonstrable track record of securing and account managing five-six figure partnerships. You will have the ability to create propositions in collaboration with programmatic colleagues, and the confidence to pitch a compelling case for support to a range of senior corporate audiences. You will also have excellent communication skills both (written and verbal) and a keen eye for connecting a company’s objectives to the right opportunity at MRF. You will also have the commercial awareness to build partnerships that create genuine, shared value.

This is a partnerships role as much as a fundraising one. Alongside income, you will develop a suite of impactful corporate engagement opportunities and maximise the pro bono, skills and influence that the right partners can bring to our mission.

We're particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience working in one or more of the following areas: online safety, tech accountability, suicide prevention or children’s mental health.

You will join a small, ambitious organisation with big plans and a strong values-led culture. If you're motivated by improving online safety, suicide prevention and helping young people to live long and stay strong, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a comprehensive package that includes:

• 27 days annual leave plus 1 volunteering day, rising to 30 days holiday after three years’ service.

• Annual leave buyback scheme, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

• Employee pension scheme.

• £500 employee wellbeing budget.

We welcome applications from diverse range of applicants and actively welcome flexible working requests. Any requests would be on the understanding that this is a full-time position.

Application Process
To apply, please send a CV (max. 2 sides A4) and cover letter (max. 2 sides A4) via the Charity Jobs website. In your covering letter we'd like to understand how you meet the person specification for this role. Your application will be scored against these criteria.

Application closing date: Monday 14 September 2026 at 09.00.

There will be an initial interview held online during the week of 21 September 2026 and a follow-up second stage meeting that will be in-person in London (dates TBC).

Are you interested in learning more about managing Corporate Partnerships? Are you great at building relationships? Do you want to use your excellent communication and project management skills to deliver great partnerships? 

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive. This role is a 7-month contract position, responsible for the development and delivery of a portfolio of staff engagement, commercial and transactional partnerships.

Salary
The salary for this position is £38,770 pro rata and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver creative partner activities.
• Ensuring engagement from corporate supporters and maximising fundraising opportunities.
• Providing corporate partners with an exceptional experience of working with the Charity. 
• Supporting the Partnerships Manager with the delivery of our large retail partnerships, ensuring a first class stewardship journey.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in successful relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of project management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and able to prioritise varying tasks.
• Understanding of the principles of monitoring budgets.
• Creativity to bring new ideas to long standing partnerships.

DBS - note that a Basic DBS check is required for this role. 

Are you someone who thrives on developing new opportunities, building strategic partnerships and turning ideas into meaningful services and support for local communities?

HolidayEntitlement:25 days per year rising to 27 days after 2 years (pro-rata)

West Sussex Mind Values: Excellence, Equitable, Open, Together, Curious, Unstoppable

National Mind Excellence Awards 2025: Winner for Equality & Diversity; Highly Commended for Effective Services

Overview:

West Sussex Mind and Mind in Brighton & Hove are embarking on an exciting programme of growth and expansion into Surrey.

Hosted by West Sussex Mind on behalf of the Mind in Surrey Partnership, the Head of Development and Partnerships, Surrey will lead the establishment, development and growth of the partnership's work across Surrey, identifying and creating opportunities to improve mental health support, tackle stigma and increase access to services for local communities.

The role will involve:

• Developing relationships with Surrey and Sussex ICB, local authorities, VCSE organisations and other key stakeholders.

• Identifying and securing opportunities through grants, commissioning, tenders and partnership development.

• Involving people with lived experience in the development and design of proposals to ensure they meet the needs of local people with mental health challenges.

• Growing our mental health training offer across Surrey, including both paid-for training and community-based awareness initiatives.

• Establishing and supporting a Surrey Steering Group and maintaining excellent partnership working with Mind in Brighton & Hove.

• Leading the development and launch of the programme's profile, relationships and future opportunities.

• Reports on progress and impact to the Steering Group.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, self-sufficient and able to work independently while building strong and lasting relationships across a wide range of organisations and communities.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of developing partnerships across health, social care, public sector or voluntary organisations.

• Experience of securing funding, contracts, grants, commissioning opportunities or other sources of income.

• Excellent networking, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience of developing and delivering projects, services or programmes.

• Strong written communication skills, including report writing, funding applications or business cases.

• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take initiative.

• A commitment to improving mental health outcomes and reducing inequalities.

Experience of working within Surrey's health and social care landscape and existing local networks would be particularly advantageous.

As this role involves regular travel between multiple locations, you will be required to hold appropriate business-use vehicle insurance to ensure you are fully insured while undertaking work-related travel. Travel expenses covered: We have designated Guildford as your base point. Any travel required beyond the cost of your normal journey from home to this location will be reimbursed in accordance with expenses policy.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Job Summary

Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity is a small charity with big ambitions. We support brain tumour patients and families across Yorkshire and fund pioneering research in our region.

Every partnership we build helps us reach more people affected by brain tumours, raise vital funds and increase awareness of the support available to families across Yorkshire.

We are now looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and grow our relationships with businesses and organisations across Yorkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, spotting opportunities and turning conversations into successful, long-term partnerships. You will lead on developing new corporate relationships while providing excellent stewardship to our existing supporters, helping businesses find engaging and mutually beneficial ways to support our work.

You will also contribute to the charity’s marketing and communications activity, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser and wider team to share compelling stories, promote campaigns and events, increase awareness of our services and strengthen YBTC’s profile across Yorkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the next stage of YBTC’s growth. You will have the freedom and flexibility to develop new ideas, build influential relationships and see the direct impact of your work. As the organisation continues to grow, there will be opportunities to develop and progress within the fundraising team and wider charity.

Responsible to:

Chief Executive Officer

Salary:

£27,500 – £29,500 (depending on experience)

Hours:

Full-time (flexible and hybrid working – we are open to conversations about how this role works best for you)

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Your contractual place of work will be your home address. The role will involve travel across Yorkshire to meet corporate partners, attend events and develop new relationships. You may occasionally be asked to attend our Leeds office for team meetings, training or specific organisational needs. Such visits will not form part of a regular working pattern.

Who This Role Is For:

This role would suit someone who:

• Loves building relationships and developing new connections
• Is confident approaching and engaging businesses and senior stakeholders
• Can identify opportunities and turn ideas into successful partnerships
• Is motivated by growing income and making a real difference to people’s lives
• Enjoys communicating creatively and telling compelling stories
• Thrives in a small, supportive team where you can shape your own work
• Is proactive, organised and comfortable managing a varied workload

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Partnerships & Relationship Management

• Develop and grow income from corporate partnerships across Yorkshire
• Identify and secure new corporate supporters, including Charity of the Year and other partnership opportunities
• Build strong relationships with businesses and organisations across the region
• Maintain and grow existing corporate relationships to maximise engagement and income
• Create tailored proposals, pitches and partnership opportunities that meet the needs of both YBTC and prospective partners
• Deliver excellent stewardship, ensuring corporate supporters feel valued, engaged and connected to our work
• Develop a strong pipeline of prospective and existing corporate partners

Business Development & Income Growth

• Proactively identify businesses and sectors with the potential to support YBTC
• Develop creative opportunities for businesses to fundraise, sponsor, donate and engage their employees
• Develop sponsorship opportunities for charity events, campaigns and initiatives
• Work towards agreed corporate fundraising targets and contribute to wider fundraising team objectives
• Monitor and report on corporate partnership activity, pipelines and income

Marketing, Communications & Storytelling

• Work collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser and wider team to support the charity’s marketing and communications activity
• Develop engaging content and stories that showcase our impact and inspire businesses and supporters to engage with YBTC
• Contribute content for social media, newsletters, website and other communications
• Support the promotion of fundraising campaigns, events, corporate partnerships and organisational activity
• Help promote YBTC’s support services across Yorkshire to increase awareness, referrals and engagement
• Ensure communications are consistent with YBTC’s brand, values and key messages

PR & External Engagement

• Identify opportunities to raise YBTC’s profile through local media, business networks and external partnerships
• Build relationships with relevant external stakeholders, networks and organisations
• Support PR activity, including local media, radio, features and partnership stories
• Represent YBTC confidently at networking events, corporate meetings and external events
• Support awareness campaigns that increase the visibility and reach of the charity

Campaigns, Events & Fundraising Support

• Work collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser to maximise the reach and impact of fundraising campaigns and events
• Support the development and promotion of corporate fundraising opportunities linked to YBTC campaigns and events
• Attend corporate events, presentations, networking opportunities and supporter activities
• Identify opportunities for businesses to become more deeply involved in YBTC’s work

Other

• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant regulations and best practice (including the Fundraising Code of Practice)
• Maintain accurate records of corporate relationships, opportunities and activity
• Attend team meetings and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture
• Contribute to wider organisational objectives and activities
• Undertake occasional evening/weekend work to support events, partnerships and fundraising activity

Person Specification:

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Experience of developing and managing relationships in a fundraising, business development, sales, account management, partnerships or similar role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and inspire a wide range of people
• Experience of developing new relationships and identifying opportunities
• Ability to create persuasive proposals, presentations or pitches
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships
• Strong written communication skills
• Confident using IT systems including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Desirable:

• Experience of corporate fundraising or partnerships within the charity sector
• Experience of securing Charity of the Year or corporate partnership opportunities
• Experience of marketing, communications, PR or social media
• Experience of supporting fundraising campaigns or events
• Experience of working with CRM systems
• Knowledge of the Yorkshire business community and networks

Personal Attributes:

• Warm, approachable and confident working with a wide range of people
• An excellent relationship-builder who enjoys making new connections
• Proactive and comfortable creating opportunities rather than waiting for them to arise
• Commercially aware while being motivated by social impact
• Creative and able to bring new ideas to partnerships and campaigns
• An engaging communicator and storyteller
• Emotionally intelligent and able to communicate sensitively about the experiences of people affected by brain tumours
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage your own workload
• Collaborative and willing to contribute across a small charity team
• Flexible and willing to travel across Yorkshire
• Committed to YBTC’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Community and Ambition

Other Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel across Yorkshire
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity:

Founded in 2003, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity provides vital support to brain tumour patients and their loved ones, whilst also funding innovative clinical research in our region.

We fund innovative research and provide vital support to patients and families across the region. Around 15 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour in Yorkshire every week.

Our Mission

We will improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research. 

What We Offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working, with a high degree of autonomy over how you structure your week
• A supportive and values-driven team environment
• Generous pension contribution (above statutory minimum)
• Opportunities for professional development and progression as the organisation grows
• The opportunity to shape and develop a role with real impact
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing, trust, and flexibility

How to Apply:

Please send a CV and covering letter to:
David Grant-Roberts, CEO

Application deadline – Sunday 6th September

Interviews - w/c 21st September

The role of Technical Specialist, Partnerships & Organisational Development, Arctic, offers the opportunity to help shape a new, community-led Arctic Initiative from its earliest phase. Unlike established projects with predefined workplans, the focus at this stage is on listening, relationship-building, scoping and co-design. You will work directly with partner organisations in Norway and Greenland to understand local priorities, capacity needs, barriers and aspirations, and to help translate these insights into early programme strategies, pilot activities and locally-led pathways for action.

You will play a key role in developing and supporting partnerships with Indigenous-led and locally led organisations working on the stewardship of Arctic marine and coastal ecosystems. Working closely with the Arctic Initiative Lead, you will help partners identify and address organisational priorities, coordinating tailored organisational development, mentoring and technical support that strengthens their ability to deliver locally led conservation. You will also help connect partners with wider expertise, funding opportunities and networks, ensuring Fauna & Flora’s support complements existing initiatives and responds to partner-defined priorities. As part of a small and nimble core team, you will help ensure development of the Arctic Initiative remains grounded in partner perspectives while connecting local priorities with wider regional and international opportunities. The role requires curiosity, cultural sensitivity, practical problem-solving, and confidence working in situations where direction is still being shaped.

You will bring to the role strong capacity-building, organisational development and mentoring skills, along with significant experience tailoring your support to different contexts and needs. You will be an excellent relationship-builder, able to establish trust, listen deeply, and work with humility across diverse cultures and perspectives. With excellent facilitation skills, you will confidently lead workshops, structured conversations, and consensus-building activities. You will demonstrate sound judgement and effective problem-solving, backed by effective organisational and time-management skills. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, and additional Arctic-relevant language skills, such as Greenlandic (Kalaallisut), North Sámi, or Norwegian, would be an advantage.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, and to help shape an ambitious initiative at a formative stage. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. This position is based at Fauna & Flora’s Cambridge office, with partial remote working within the UK, to be agreed between the post-holder and line-manager.

Please visit our website to download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 7 September, 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing the 21 September, 2026.

Help Shape the Future of Rivers in the North East 

Tyne Rivers Trust is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead the growth of our fundraising, strategic partnerships and philanthropic income at an exciting moment in our development.

As a thriving environmental charity, we work to protect and improve rivers for wildlife, communities and future generations. Following our expansion in 2025 to include the Northumberland river catchments, we are entering a new phase of growth and impact across the North East.

This is a rare opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in securing the funding, partnerships and support that will enable us to deliver lasting environmental change.

About the Role 

Working closely with the CEO, Chief Scientist & Technical Director and wider leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of Tyne Rivers Trust's philanthropy, fundraising and partnership strategy. You will cultivate and steward high-value relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, statutory bodies and other key stakeholders, helping secure sustainable income and long-term investment in our work.

You will also lead and grow our partnerships across the Tyne and Northumberland catchments, ensuring we build strong collaborations that maximise environmental and community impact. As the Trust continues to expand, you will help position TRT as a leading environmental charity and trusted delivery partner across the region.

Key Responsibilities 

Lead Strategic Partnerships 

• Develop and strengthen relationships with businesses, funders, public bodies, charities and community organisations. 

• Lead the strategic development of catchment partnerships across the Tyne and Northumberland. 

• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that support our mission and growth. 

Drive Fundraising and Philanthropy 

• Develop and deliver our fundraising strategy and income diversification plans. 

• Build a strong pipeline of major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters. 

• Secure significant funding to support TRT's long-term sustainability and growth. 

• Develop compelling cases for support and partnership investment opportunities. 

• Create and deliver innovative fundraising initiatives and campaigns.

Champion Impact and Influence 

• Lead partnership communications and impact reporting. 

• Develop compelling stories that demonstrate the value and impact of TRT's work. 

• Support profile-raising activity and strengthen the Trust's reputation across the North East. 

• Ensure partnership activity aligns with organisational priorities and strategic objectives.

Lead and Inspire 

• Provide leadership to a growing philanthropy and partnerships team. 

• Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.

About You 

We are looking for an experienced fundraising and partnership professional with a proven track record of building successful relationships and securing significant income. 

You will bring: 

• Experience developing and managing high-value partnerships and stakeholder networks. 

• Significant experience designing and delivering fundraising strategies. 

• A strong track record of securing six-figure funding from a range of income streams. 

• Experience working with trusts, foundations, major donors and corporate partners. 

• Experience leading and developing teams. 

• Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. 

• The ability to identify new opportunities and turn ideas into investment and impact.

Why Join Tyne Rivers Trust? 

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to some of the UK's most important river catchments while helping a successful and ambitious charity achieve its next stage of growth.

We offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working. 

• A supportive and dedicated team. 

• Opportunities for professional development. 

• A senior leadership role with significant influence and autonomy. 

• The chance to improve rivers, nature and communities across the North East.

This role is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are strengthening our team and increasing our capacity to protect and restore rivers across the region.

The Bridge Group is currently seeking a Partnerships and Development Manager to support our work as a leading independent research and advisory charity promoting socio-economic inclusion through evidence, insight and collaboration.

For over a decade, the Bridge Group has worked with organisations across sectors, asking the right questions, uncovering what works, and turning data-led insights into meaningful change.

Our vision is an education system and a labour market where background is no barrier – and everyone, wherever they started in life, has the chance to realise their potential.

To help us move into the next ten years with energy, vision and a healthy funding portfolio, we are looking to engage a new fundraising and business development professional to help us develop our fundraising strategy and seek out new sources of income.

We would particularly welcome your application if you:

• Have at least 3 years’ experience of working in a fundraising or a similar role that covered at least two of the following areas:
  • proposal and/or grant application development
  • client or donor liaison
  • philanthropic fundraising (from individuals and/or foundations)
  • promotional content writing.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy networking and relationship-building and would be comfortable representing the charity and its values to clients, partners and potential funders.
• Have a strong understanding of the charity sector and fundraising networks and mechanisms.
• Have experience of project, programme or funder portfolio management.
• Would welcome a remote-working role with occasional travel, and are happy to work as part of a small team.  

If you’re interested in applying, please visit our website at the link below. Applications from people who come from a lower socio-economic background or historically under-represented group are particularly encouraged. We are also inclusive of people who are neurodivergent, or have a health condition or a disability, and would make reasonable adjustments for this at both the interview stage (please specify in your application) and, should your application be successful, in the workplace.

Online interviews are planned for the week commencing 05 October 2026.

Partnerships Manager (Corporate and Charity Partnerships), Global’s Make Some Noise

We are Global's Make Some Noise - the official charity of Global, the Media & Entertainment Group 

Global’s Make Some Noise’s mission is to ensure no one across the UK has to face life’s toughest challenges alone. We champion high impact small local charities working in communities across the UK. The projects we fund provide critical services to help people thrive; addressing local issues such as physical and mental health, food poverty, loneliness, unemployment, disability care and more. These local projects are a lifeline, yet they are often overlooked.

That’s why we harness the power of Global’s radio stations (Heart, Capital, Smooth, Radio X, LBC, Classic FM and Gold), outdoor advertising portfolio, Podcasts and our friends from the music and entertainment industry to raise vital funds and awareness. Together, we make some noise for those who don’t get heard. Additionally, we provide a tailored learning and development opportunity for our charity partners, to support their longer-term sustainability. Find out more on our Charity Jobs charity profile page.

Your role 

Join Global’s Make Some Noise as our Partnerships Manager and be at the forefront of driving fundraising income through securing and account managing high value corporate and charity partnerships.

This is a predominantly new business role (around 70%), focused on identifying opportunities, developing compelling partnership propositions and securing significant income through both commercial and charity partnerships. Alongside winning new partners, you'll manage a portfolio of existing relationships to maximise long-term value and repeat investment.

Our partnerships span two key areas:

• Commercial partnerships – media-led opportunities across Global's portfolio, including headline sponsorship of Make Some Noise's October Appeal, branded content and commercial campaigns across radio, podcasts, digital and outdoor platforms.

• Charity partnerships – Charity of the Year partnerships, match funding campaigns and strategic funding collaborations with trusts, foundations and other charitable funders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with significant partnerships experience to join a successful team.  You’ll be combining commercial thinking with social impact and be at the heart of making a difference in communities across the UK whilst working alongside household brands.

Key Responsibilities

New Business (70%)

• Develop compelling partnership opportunities tailored to different audiences.

• Identify prospects, generate leads and build a strong pipeline across both commercial and charity partnerships.

• Create persuasive proposals, funding applications and pitch presentations.

• Lead partnership conversations and negotiations through to agreement.

• Design innovative partnership opportunities that deliver value for partners while maximising income for Make Some Noise.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Global to unlock new partnership opportunities and deliver impactful campaigns
   

Account Management & Relationship Development (30%)

• Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic partnerships, identifying opportunities to increase income and engagement.

• Build strong relationships with partners and colleagues across Global.

• Deliver an outstanding partner experience that encourages long-term investment and repeat support.

• Produce high-quality reports demonstrating campaign outcomes, impact and future opportunities.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Think Big: 

Creating new ways to secure funding and proactively building new revenue streams.

Own It: 

Being part of a highly creative and collaborative team, leading key conversations and striving for success.

Keep It Simple: 

Focus on delivering partnerships that create maximum impact for both our partners and the communities we support.

Better Together: 

Working as part of a supportive team, you will collaborate with people across Make Some Noise as well as Global’s wider commercial business.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you will have:

• Understood your targets and objectives and have built a plan to achieve them.

• Built compelling partnership propositions to effectively communicate the value of partnering with Make Some Noise

• Established strong relationships across the team and the wider business.

• Created a pipeline of commercial and charity partnership opportunities

• Met key stakeholders across existing partner organisations

• Generated your own leads and pitched the importance of our work.

• Developed a solid understanding of Global’s radio, digital and outdoor platforms to leverage them effectively for charity partnership campaigns.

What You’ll Need

• You will have an extensive track record in generating and delivering 6-figure+ partnerships in a fast-paced environment.

• Charity partnership experience with an understanding of how to pitch Charity of the Year and work with Trusts/Foundations to unlock support.

• A track record of partnerships design and delivery, from identification through cultivation, stewardship and successful delivery.

• A commercially minded approach, with the ability to identify partner motivations and create mutually beneficial high-value partnerships for all involved.

• A credible relationship builder and networker, able to represent the work of Make Some Noise with senior stakeholders, corporate partners, charitable funders and industry networks.

• Comfort undertaking prospect research, determining potential partner priorities (both stated and implied) and framing approaches specific to these.

• Experience working within budgets, income reporting and finding solutions.  

• Produce comprehensive partnership reports to demonstrate impact, partnership value and future opportunities (along with learnings and recommendations)

• Proven track record of achieving sales or fundraising targets, with a goal-oriented mindset and within a fast paced environment,.

Build Something New. Grow Something Meaningful.

We're looking for an entrepreneurial fundraiser to help build and scale a growing community fundraising programme from the ground up.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys turning ideas into income. You'll lead our community fundraising, challenge events, and local corporate partnerships, creating new opportunities for people and businesses to support the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the iconic Chelsea Pensioners.

What You'll Do

• Grow community fundraising by recruiting and supporting individuals, schools, clubs, community groups and volunteers.
• Launch and develop a challenge events programme, including events such as the Great North Run and other running, cycling and walking challenges.
• Build relationships with local businesses, securing sponsorships, partnerships and employee fundraising opportunities.
• Create compelling supporter journeys that drive participation, fundraising and retention.
• Use data, insight and CRM systems to track performance and identify opportunities for growth.

About You

You'll be someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and making things happen.

You'll bring:

• A track record of generating income through community fundraising, challenge events, corporate partnerships, or a similar supporter-facing role.
• A proactive, growth-minded approach and the confidence to test new ideas.
• Strong project management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working to ambitious targets and managing multiple priorities.
• Good knowledge of fundraising best practice and supporter stewardship.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a fundraising role. It's a chance to help shape a growing income stream for one of Britain's most iconic institutions. You'll have the freedom to develop new ideas, build partnerships, and create fundraising experiences that make a real difference to veterans' lives.

If you're excited by the challenge of building, growing and scaling fundraising activity, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 FTE (£48,000 - £64,000 Pro rata for part-time), commensurate with experience

Contract: Permanent | Part-Time (0.8 FTE) | Year-round (Flexible working patterns considered)

Reporting to: The Head

St Catherine’s is seeking a visionary Director of Strategic Partnerships & Development to join our Senior Leadership Team. In this pivotal executive role, you will lead the strategy for our fundraising, external relations, corporate partnerships, and business development initiatives—shaping the future financial resilience and educational ambition of the School.

You will be responsible for securing philanthropic support, cultivating major donors, developing strategic partnerships and generating sustainable income opportunities. Whether your background is in corporate partnerships, high-value fundraising, commercial growth, hospitality, or professional services, this is an extraordinary opportunity to leverage your relationship-building expertise to make a lasting impact. Prior experience in the education sector is not required.

The Opportunity

As a senior ambassador for St Catherine’s, you will shape and execute an ambitious strategy to diversify income, engage key stakeholders, and maximize the value of the School’s brand and physical assets.

Reporting directly to the Head, you will oversee our Development and Alumnae Relations functions while collaborating closely with Admissions, Marketing, and Finance.

Key Priorities:

• Philanthropy & Major Gifts: Build and steward a pipeline of prospective donors, leading capital campaigns, grant applications, and major gift initiatives across alumnae, parents, and benefactors.
• Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Growth: Identify and secure mutually beneficial collaborations across business, technology, arts, sport, and the wider community.
• Alumnae & Community Engagement: Deliver an exceptional engagement strategy that turns network affinity into meaningful advocacy, mentorship, and support.
• Asset Optimization: Partner with executive colleagues to identify commercial opportunities within the School’s Site Masterplan and facilities.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Champion CRM systems and performance insights to track growth, evaluate potential initiatives, and guide executive decision-making.

About you:

• Senior Commercial Leadership: Proven success in a brand-led, growth-focused, or customer-centric organization.
• Relationship Mastery: Outstanding networking, negotiation, and influence skills with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, or executive stakeholders.
• Strategic Vision & Execution: The ability to translate big-picture strategy into clear, measurable execution frameworks.
• Data Literacy: Comfortable utilizing data insights, CRM systems, and performance dashboards to track pipeline conversion and guide choices.
• Ethos & Integrity: Alignment with St Catherine’s values, a commitment to holistic education, and an uncompromising dedication to child safeguarding.

Why Join Us?

At St Catherine’s, we offer a collaborative environment and a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible Working: Part-time (0.8 FTE) with flexible working patterns considered.
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer pension contributions (up to 12% employer).
• Holiday Allowance: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata), available to book year-round.
• Fee Remission: Discounted school fees for daughters attending St Catherine’s.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive Health Cash Plan, complimentary lunches during term time, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
• Convenience: Free ample on-site parking.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online via My New Term by 10:00 AM on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the closing date. Early application is strongly recommended.

St Catherine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check. St Catherine’s is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary:                £42,180 - £43,290 per annum
Location             London, United Kingdom (hybrid – min. one day per week in the office)
Team:                 Strategic and Commercial Partnerships Team
Line Manager:    Strategic and Commercial Partnerships Senior Manager     
Line Reports:      None
Hours:                35 hours per week
Contract:            Fixed term 24 months
Grade:                3A
Safeguarding:    Basic

The Vacancy

The Strategic and Commercial Partnerships Senior Adviser will support one of Start Network’s most exciting new areas of work. This role will be part of a new team, created in 2025, to scope, engage and manage relationships with strategic partners across the humanitarian ecosystem and beyond that will bring non-monetary added value in pursuit of our mission and vision for a locally led and proactive humanitarian system. Our ambition is to leverage partnerships to maximise the impact of our work, enhance our ability to influence system change, improve operational effectiveness and engage in the exchange of knowledge around our innovation ambition. The team will focus on strategic partnerships in areas such as – but not limited to- system change, innovation, disaster risk finance, humanitarian insurance, digital transformation, AI, and capacity strengthening. The team will also explore the value offer and commercialisation potential behind specific initiatives and services.

Based in the Business Development directorate, the Adviser will work closely with the Strategic and Commercial Partnerships Senior Manager to further strengthen the new function. The role will support on the external facing partnership development and management, whilst also playing a central role in ensuring the value-add catalyses inward impact at Start Network. As such, the role will engage with colleagues across the organisation and gain full insight into the full breadth of Start Network’s portfolio of programmes and initiatives. The role will also contribute to researching and analysing commercialisation potential and options for Senior Leadership consideration.

The successful candidate will have a strategic mindset and leverage their ability to creatively identify opportunities to maximise impact. They will be motivated by the opportunity to be proactive and take initiative. It will be key for the candidate to build strong relationships internally and externally, with excellent communication skills and an ability to convey complex ideas simply. They will also have strong organisational skills and be comfortable balancing multiple priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage and Maximise Partnership Impact

• Build and manage a portfolio of strategic partners, including external engagement and  internal coordination with relevant teams
• Develop plans to maximise the impact of current partnerships, in line with our strategic priorities and mission, in collaboration with relevant teams
• Develop partnership governance agreements(e.g. contracts, Statement of Collaboration, and Memorandums of Understanding)
• Develop joint proposals to advance partnership potential, and manage subsequent budget and reporting obligations
• Manage delivery and project management of strategic partnership initiatives
• Act as key focal point to lead on communications related to partnerships, liaising with the Communications Team as necessary (e.g. develop case studies, briefs and external-facing material)
• Monitor partnership performance and strategic value-add

Prospecting & Partnership Development

• Research and identify prospective partners and engagement opportunities - particularly in the global south - that will add non-financial value to our mission and will help us accelerate our impact and system change ambitions
• Liaise with teams to identify gaps and opportunities for leveraging strategic partners in priority areas  
• Secure opportunities for engagement with prospective partners by developing and pitching ideas for collaboration. Prepare supporting material as needed and coordinate with relevant internal teams (presentations, pitches, briefings, engagement plans, etc)
• Build relationships and collaboration with academia, think tanks and other organisations that can strengthen our work and influence
• Manage the partnership assessment process for prospective partners by assessing strategic alignment, coordinating appropriate risk assessments/assurance reviews, and facilitate discussions with colleagues from relevant teams to guide decision-making
• Identify key events, forums and engagement opportunities for the team, and coordinate participation with managers, heads and directors based on strategic priorities and partnership needs
• Support the Senior Manager to manage, develop and formalise new partnerships

Research & Analysis of Commercialisation Potential

• Support data collection and analysis of key areas in which there may be potential for commercialisation, liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Support the Senior Manager to undertake a competitor and stakeholder analysis, and feasibility assessment in shortlisted areas
• Contribute to the articulation of value offers and a menu of options for Senior Leadership consideration
• Support the Senior Manager in developing the commercial partnerships strategy and implementation plan
• Scope prospective partnerships in line with commercialisation ambitions

Elevate Function Service Offer 

• Act as primary focal point for socialising and advising on partnership processes across the organisation (engage team focal points, organise trainings/inductions, etc.)
• Support the continuous strengthening of the strategic partnership service offer and partnership development processes to guide internal ways of working, aligned with the Start Network mission and culture
• Maintain knowledge management systems to enhance visibility, coordination andinstitutionalisation of partnerships (e.g. ASANA Partnership Tracker and dedicated strategic partnership pages)
• Develop tools, templates and frameworks to support teams engaging with strategic partnerships
• Support the preparation of value offers for capacity strengthening internally, including but not limited to how strategic partnerships can be mobilised to support the Hubs
• Identify opportunities to collaborate across teams to amplify the effectiveness and visibility of our partnerships. For example:
  • Liaise with the assurance team to standardise partnership agreements and templates
  • Work with the communications team to develop innovative communication strategies and outputs to attract prospective partners, expanding outreach
  • Liaise with the MEAL team to do co-develop case studies to evidence impact
  • Coordinate with advocacy colleagues around sector-wide events and publications, identifying opportunities for strategic partnership engagement and outreach
• Promote a positive culture around strategic partnerships
   

START NETWORK CULTURE

· To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children

· A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach

· The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.

PERSON PROFILE

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field
• Experience in the humanitarian or development sector
• Experience managing or coordinating partnerships, contracts, or stakeholder relationships, particularly in a nonprofit, social enterprise, or business development setting
• Team player with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and with a flexible and adaptable approach to working across teams and functions;
• Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and timelines, responding effectively to opportunities and stakeholder needs’
• Proactive self-starter and entrepreneurial mindset, with a willingness to organise own work and take initiative to identify opportunities
• Strategic thinker with the ability to interpret and synthesise information for decision-making
• Confident speaker with the ability to present complex information adapted for different audiences and represent Start Network externally to build partnerships
• Experience writing communication pieces or reports for external audiences
• Experience developing and maintaining knowledge management systems and templates/tools to strengthen processes
• Passion for Start Network’s mission and for developing partnerships in the Global South

Desirable

• Project management skills, or experience in coordinating programmes and projects.
• Experience working with commercialisation or social enterprise models and approaches
• Subject matter expert and/or experience working within priority strategic areas, such as system change, innovation, disaster risk finance, humanitarian insurance, digital transformation, and AI
• Experience in negotiating Memorandums of Understandings/contracts/partnership agreements
• Experience working in a multi-cultural or international setting
• Masters or equivalent in relevant subject

The Company

Start Network is made up of more than 90 non-governmental organisations across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to local and national NGOs. Our programmes allow members to deliver humanitarian action around the world.

Our mission is to create a new era of humanitarian action that will save even more lives. We aren’t driven by media headlines or political will, we’re here for the communities affected by and at risk of crises.

We are an organisation committed to doing things differently. For some roles, we need more technical humanitarian expertise, but for other roles, we are looking for relevant transferable skills, the right attitude, and a passion to bring change.

New Partnerships Manager 

• Location: Hybrid, with at least one day per week in our Shoreditch, London office
• Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term (12 months)
• Salary: £28,337 to £33,301 plus Inner London Weighting (£3,366) or Outer London Weighting (£1,790). 

Are you a natural relationship-builder who loves spotting opportunities, opening doors and turning conversations into transformational partnerships? 

Do you want to help secure ambitious corporate partnerships that keep children safe across the UK?

If so, we'd love to hear from you. 

At the NSPCC, we're on a mission to stop child abuse and neglect. To help us achieve that, we're looking for a proactive and ambitious New Partnerships Manager toidentify, develop and secure partnerships with organisations that share our vision for children. 

About the Role:

As part of our ambitious Corporate Partnerships team, you'll play a key role in securing innovative, high-value partnerships that generate vital income and support life-changing support for children. 

You'll manage your own pipeline of opportunities worth £50,000 to £200,000, while supporting our Senior New Partnerships Managers on strategic, commercial and Charity of the Year opportunities worth £200,000 to £4.5 million. 

From identifying prospects and building relationships to developing compelling proposals and supporting pitches, you'll be at the heart of our new business activity, helping us unlock new opportunities and grow support for children across the UK. 

Why Join Us? 

This is an exciting time to join the NSPCC as we embark on a new strategy and vision for corporate fundraising. 

Rather than inheriting existing opportunities, you'll have the freedom to build your own pipeline, target organisations with the greatest potential and help shape the future of our new business programme. 

You'll work alongside ambitious, supportive colleagues, gain exposure to some of the sector's most exciting opportunities and play a direct role in securing partnerships that create lasting impact for children. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Build and manage a pipeline of corporate prospects and partnership opportunities worth between £50,000-£200,000. 
• Lead opportunities from research and qualification through to proposal development, pitching and negotiation. 
• Develop compelling partnership proposals, presentations and cases for support. 
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders. 
• Support strategic pitches and opportunities led by Senior New Partnerships Managers. 
• Attend meetings, networking events and partnership discussions to identify and develop opportunities. 
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and contribute to team income targets. 
• Ensure a smooth handover of newly secured partnerships to account management colleagues. 

Key Skills & Experience: 

• Experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, business development or a similar relationship-led role. 
• A track record of identifying and developing new business opportunities. 
• Experience securing or supporting high-value partnerships and income generation. 
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills. 
• Strong writing skills and experience creating compelling proposals and presentations. 
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. 
• A self-starting approach with the confidence to take ownership of your work and pipeline. 

Our Benefits:

• 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after five years' service. 
• Access to over 3,000 employee discounts and offers. 
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support. 
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 7%. 
• Life assurance of up to five times salary. 
• Up to five days of paid Carer's Leave (pro rata). 

Interested? 

For full details, please review the attached Job Description. 

Applications close: 01/09/2026

If you are interested in applying for this role, we encourage you to apply early. To help us manage the process we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a strong response to the role.

In keeping with our values and our policies, if any individuals who are regrettably at risk of redundancy apply for a role and meet the minimum essential criteria they will be given priority consideration. We hope that you understand our position on this and that this will not discourage from applying.  We cannot predict who, internally, will apply for a role, or whether they will meet the minimum essential criteria.  Where no at-risk candidates meet the minimum essential criteria, all applications will be considered as normal.