Senior partnerships manager jobs

Key information

Location: Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)

Start date: ASAP (we are happy to work with notice periods)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £41,905 - £45,090 per annum if based in London. £39,255 - £42,440 per annum if based in Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle or Nottingham, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.

Application deadline: Monday 11th May 2026

This application process will consist of 3 stages: Written application, Telephone interview and Assessment Centre (interview & presentation).

Role Summary

As a Senior Partnerships Manager at upReach, you will play a strategic leadership role in shaping the growth, quality, and impact of our partnerships at upReach.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships within the Income Generation and External Engagement team, you will take strategic ownership of a portfolio of high-value partnerships (5, 6, and 7-figure) within the Tech and STEM sectors, alongside building crucial new partnerships in the sector. Moreover, you will have responsibility for delegated projects that strengthen our partnership strategy and visibility, you will line-manage members of the partnerships team, providing coaching, direction, and support to ensure the team consistently delivers high standards of stewardship, innovation, and income generation.

You’ll act as a senior representative of upReach, cultivating relationships with high-level external stakeholders, championing collaboration across internal teams and identifying new opportunities to raise the visibility and influence of upReach to help drive our mission.

Core Responsibilities

You will play a critical leadership role in advancing upReach’s mission by shaping and scaling high-impact, income-generating partnerships with top employers committed to social mobility. You will lead on delegated strategy projects, mentor and manage members of the partnerships team, and play a key role in upReach’s organisational growth and influence.

Your work will directly support the charity’s strategic partnership priorities: driving sustainable income growth, enhancing partnership impact, and increasing our brand visibility. This role offers scope to lead complex partnerships, influence internal strategy, and champion innovation in partnership delivery. While not exhaustive, your key areas of responsibility include:

Leadership of Employer Partnerships

• Lead the strategic management and growth of a portfolio of high-value, multi-year partnerships in Tech and STEM, ensuring strong alignment with upReach’s mission and priorities.

• Oversee the quality and consistency of partnership engagement across the team, including partnership health reviews, ensuring best-in-class stewardship and measurable partner outcomes aligned with the Partnerships team's OKRs.

• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships, co-create new initiatives, and embed partners in long-term collaboration with upReach.

• Working closely with upReach’s Programme teams to ensure partnerships and programmes are delivered to a high standard.

Develop and Secure New Partnerships

• Proactively identify, cultivate, and convert a pipeline of four-seven figure prospective partnerships aligned with upReach’s mission and strategic goals.

• Lead high-quality prospecting and relationship-building activity, targeting income-generating partnerships that also deliver high-impact opportunities for Associates.

• Build strong relationships with key contacts at potential partners, including senior stakeholders within your sectors, through regular in-person and virtual meetings.

• Deliver compelling, insight-driven proposals and presentations tailored to organisational priorities and demonstrating mutual value.

Strategic Development

• Support the Head of Partnerships in setting partnership strategy and income targets, and contribute to organisational planning and forecasting.

• Analyse market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform the evolution of upReach’s partnership offer.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of new strategic initiatives that enhance income diversification and partnership sustainability.

• Work cross-functionally to ensure partnership activity is evidence-led, data-informed, and aligned to organisational objectives.

Management within the Partnerships Team

• Line manage a Junior Partnerships Manager, supporting their professional development and building team capabilities.

• Provide leadership and guidance in managing complex partnerships, offer escalation support, and ensure strategic consistency.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture that values innovation, accountability, and shared success.

• Champion continuous improvement across the team, ensuring processes, tools, and resources support efficiency and growth.

Stakeholder Representation and Engagement

• Deputise, where required, for the Head of Partnerships as a senior representative of upReach at external meetings, conferences, and industry events, building influence and credibility across the social mobility landscape.

• Develop relationships with senior external stakeholders, including executive sponsors, industry leaders, and cross-sector collaborators.

• Serve as an ambassador for upReach’s mission, promoting our partnership approach and outcomes to new and existing audiences.

• Use insight from partner feedback to inform organisational strategy and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Innovation

• Collaborate with Programme, Finance, Marketing, and Impact teams to ensure partnership activities are well-integrated, efficient, and mission-aligned.

• Support the continuous improvement of internal systems (CRM, contracting, invoicing, and reporting) to enable effective delivery and forecasting.

• Partner with Marketing & Communications to design and deliver strategic campaigns, thought leadership, and storytelling that elevate upReach’s employer partnerships nationally.

• Lead or contribute to cross-organisational projects that enhance income generation, innovation, or partnership experience.

• Uphold upReach’s legal, ethical, and data protection responsibilities in all partnership activity.

Skills and Experience

• The ideal candidate for the Senior Partnerships Manager should display these behavioural skills:

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple strategic priorities autonomously.

• Confident and pragmatic decision-maker who exercises sound judgment and provides strategic direction in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience leading employer engagement, account management, new business development, or fundraising activity within a purpose-driven, education, or social mobility context.

• Proven ability to design and deliver partnership growth strategies that deepen engagement, generate mutual value, and contribute to organisational goals.

• Skilled communicator and influencer, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively through written reports, presentations, and external representation.

• Collaborative leader with experience guiding and supporting colleagues across teams and functions to deliver shared objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Proficient in using CRM or data management systems to oversee pipelines, generate insights, and inform strategic decision-making.

Desirable

• Strong understanding of ED&I, CSR, or early careers recruitment priorities and how they inform partnership strategy.
• Experience collaborating with marketing and communications teams to create strategic campaigns or content that enhances employer visibility and engagement.
• Experience in management or mentoring others to develop partnership capability and performance.

Team Culture & Benefits: 

We offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working.

• Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us. 

• Birthday leave and Volunteering leave

• Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members. 

• 3% Pension Contribution, which increased to 5% after 5 years of working with us. 

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

• Monthly socials and annual wellbeing days

• Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training. 

• Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.

• The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks: 

  • Disability and Inclusion Network

  • Diverse Roots Network 

  • Green Network 

  • LGBTQ+ Network

  • Mindfulness Network

  • Parents and Carers Network

  • (Im)Migrants Network 

Ready to apply?

We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.

Applications close on Monday 11th May at 12pm.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Diversity in the workplace creates dynamic and effective organisations and we are actively working to build a more inclusive workforce by continuously improving our recruitment, retention, and development practices. We  encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities , those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.

Senior Corporate Development Manager, External Engagement

Service: External Engagement

Salary:

- starting at £42,562 rising to £46,703 FTE per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)

- Additionally, £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum for Head Office based (pro rata for part-time hours)

or

- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum for Home-based (pro rata for part-time hours)

Location: Hybrid Head Office or Homebased

For Head Office based roles, we typically work a minimum 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible and located in Hoxton, London, N1.

Note that this role requires travel to partner meetings and events, predominantly in central London (but also nationally). Applicants would need to be able to travel regularly, as required, to fulfil the needs of the role, even if home-based.

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) or Part Time (no less than 28 hours per week)

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the role’s impact:

Family Action is a national charity committed to supporting families through change, challenge and crisis.  Since the charity was founded in 1869, we have continued to help children and families overcome the challenges they face through a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in around 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through our national helpline, FamilyLine.

This is an exciting time for an experienced and ambitious senior corporate fundraiser to join our high performing corporate partnerships team and lead the New Business function. Family Action recently undertook a major brand review and launched a new website, and income generation is a key priority in our 2024-29 strategy. This role will be focused on developing and growing new business activity, including identifying and securing new high-value partnerships, creating and implementing a robust growth strategy and ensuring we have the tools to deliver it. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our colleagues delivering Family Action’s services.

Main Responsibilities (for details check the job description and person specification):

• Leading a small team to drive forward new business activity; identifying, cultivating and securing new income generation opportunities with corporate partners across strategic, commercial and charity of the year style collaborations.
• Creating and implementing a growth strategy for new business, developing our corporate partnerships proposition, maximising income and delivering on our overall charitable strategy and objectives.
• Implementing effective processes, systems and frameworks to increase partnership opportunities and the success of our new business activity.
• Working with senior stakeholders internally and externally to identify and secure partnership opportunities that further shared goals.
• Working with the Corporate Team and other teams and colleagues across the organisation to ensure the smooth setup and onboarding of new partnerships. 

Benefits:

• an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata if job is taken PT)
• up to 6% matched-pension contributions
• enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
• eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
• cycle to work scheme
• investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

·       Apply via our website and click the “Apply Now” link to fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Sunday 26th April 2026 at 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 7th, 8th and 11th of May 2026 - virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.

* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a n Business Development Senior Manager to join their team. The organisation is the UK body of a worldwide neutral and impartial humanitarian network. At the heart of their work is providing help to people in crisis, both in the UK and overseas. The organisation is committed to helping people without discrimination, regardless of their ethnic origin, nationality, political beliefs or religion.

This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis with a salary of £54,145 to £57,627 per annum (plus Inner London Weighting, £3,344, if applicable) with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London office.

The Senior Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role within the New Business Development sub‑team, driving the acquisition of high value, multi‑year corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful shared value for the organisation and its partners. They are responsible for developing and securing six‑ and seven‑figure strategic partnerships, ensuring each relationship aligns with organisational priorities and delivers clear, measurable impact. The post holder will work closely with teams across the organisation—including Volunteering, Retail, Marketing and Communications, UK and International Operations, and other partner organisations—to shape compelling propositions and deliver an integrated, organisation‑wide approach to securing new corporate relationships.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of leading approaches and negotiations to secure new, strategically aligned, multi-year six- and seven-figure corporate partnerships in line with the organisation's Corporate Partnerships strategy and agreed income targets. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in cultivating, progressing, and maintaining a high-quality pipeline of corporate prospects, applying best-practice partnership development and insight-driven prospecting. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising, the UK fundraising landscape, and the charity sector.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

Role Overview

Aquilas are delighted to partner again with a wonderful Children’s Charity that supports young carers in recruiting a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, with an emphais on business development.

Location:London (2 days per week in the office)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising
Term: Permanent

About the role:

This role will be responsible for driving income growth by securing new corporate partnerships and high-value donors. It requires strategic thinking, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to convert prospects into long-term supporters of the charity's mission to improve young carers’ lives.

About the team:

The successful applicant will be a key member of the Fundraising Team. The wider fundraising team consists of a Trusts team, a regional community fundraising team and a Partnerships team who are responsible for account management of the existing corporate partners and developing higher levels of engagement.  The entire team is overseen by a Director of Fundraising and Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and research potential corporate partners, aligned with the charity’s values 
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects for new business opportunities.
• Initiate and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders in businesses and philanthropic organisations.
• Maintain new corporate relationships for a minimum of 12 months and then transition them across to corporate partnerships colleagues for ongoing stewardship if relevant.
• Deliver compelling pitches and proposals tailored to partner needs.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team, Operational Managers and teams to create impactful partnership packages.
• Track progress against targets and provide regular reports to senior leadership and trustee’s.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity, to advise Director of Fundraising on market trends and strategically lead on new applications.
• Prepare effective stewardship plans to engage corporate partners.

About you:

• Proven track record in securing new business or partnerships, ideally within the charity or corporate sector.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of how to effectively research and develop a pipeline.

To Apply:

To receive a candidate pack or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:

Kieran McGorrian, Head of Not for Profit Appointments, Aquilas 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

Senior Partnerships Marketing Manager

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Smart Energy GB to recruit for their next Senior Partnerships Marketing Manager.

This is a unique opportunity to join Smart Energy GB on a 12‑month temporary contract and play a critical role in delivering high‑value national partnerships that support a major behaviour‑change programme across the UK.

This role is highly hands‑on and delivery‑focused, managing complex, large‑scale partnerships with senior stakeholders, multiple workstreams and significant budgets. It will suit an experienced partnerships professional who enjoys being close to delivery and confident operating at pace.

About Smart Energy GB

Smart Energy GB is the independent, not‑for‑profit organisation responsible for delivering the national smart meter awareness campaign. Funded by energy suppliers, Smart Energy GB works with a wide range of partners to engage households across Great Britain, particularly customers in vulnerable circumstances and specialist audience groups.

Smart Energy GB operates a distinctive partnership model. The organisation funds partners to deliver marketing and behaviour‑change activity on its behalf. This role plays a key part in ensuring partners deliver against agreed objectives, budgets and KPIs.

• Contract: 12‑month temporary contract (PAYE)
• Hourly rate: £35.17 per hour + £5.11 holiday pay
• Hours: 36.15 hours per week
• Location: London, hybrid working
  • 2 days per week in the office (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  • 3 days remote
• Start date: Mid‑April 2026

About the role

You will manage and deliver a portfolio of high‑value national and B2B partnerships, including at least one major, high‑profile partnership with multiple deliverables and senior stakeholders. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will lead the partnership lifecycle from contracting through to campaign delivery and evaluation.

This role requires confidence in managing complexity, balancing multiple priorities, and ensuring activity delivers measurable impact.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the partnerships strategy, ensuring effective use of budgets and a balanced portfolio of partners
• Scope, onboard and manage high‑value national and B2B partnerships, ensuring clarity of deliverables, budgets and KPIs
• Lead the full partnership lifecycle, from contracting and negotiation through to hands‑on campaign delivery, performance management and evaluation
• Confidently manage senior stakeholders across complex and high‑profile partnerships
• Take ownership of at least one major national partnership, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Maintain a strong partner pipeline and cultivate relationships across multiple sectors
• Lead the creation and delivery of multi‑channel campaigns to engage priority and vulnerable audiences
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to develop content and review partner assets
• Manage external agencies across creative, media and PR when required
• Ensure all partnership activity is measurable and work closely with insight teams to evaluate impact

About You:

• Significant experience personally managing large‑scale, high‑value partnerships, rather than solely overseeing or advising on them
• Extensive experience developing and delivering successful marketing partnerships
• Strong relationship management skills with senior stakeholders
• Proven experience leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels and agencies
• Confidence managing complexity, multiple deliverables and competing priorities
• Strong supplier and agency management skills
• An understanding of behaviour change or marketing best practice
• Experience delivering marketing or communications activity for vulnerable or diverse audiences
• Experience working across sectors to deliver complex projects
• Experience in B2B marketing or familiarity with small business needs

This role is best suited to candidates who enjoy being close to delivery and managing partnership activity day‑to‑day.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, nationally impactful partnerships role within a unique operating model, working on high‑profile campaigns that make a real difference to people’s lives across Great Britain.

How to apply

Please apply without delay by sharing your CV. We are looking to move quickly with this role. There will be a two-stage process, commencing with a first-stage online interview, followed by an in-person second stage, with a view for the successful person starting as soon as possible.

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.