Corporate Partnership Manager

Build partnerships that change young lives! Wigan Youth Zone is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to build meaningful relationships with businesses that want to make a real difference in their local community. Salary: £32,000 per annum Hours: Full-time (with some flexibility considered) Location: Wigan Youth Zone Benefits include: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus more with service Your birthday off Gym access Training and development opportunities Employee assistance programme and pension Discounted holiday club access for staff About the Youth Zone: Wigan Youth Zone gives young people somewhere safe to go, something positive to do, and someone trusted to talk to. As a vibrant, purpose-built facility supporting young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs), it plays a vital role in the life of the borough. This role helps that impact continue and grow by connecting local businesses with a cause that really matters. The opportunity: Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, senior leaders, and trustees, you'll lead on securing and growing significant corporate partnerships, generating £75,000 per year, with ambition to increase this to £100,000 over time. What you'll do: Build new, long-term corporate partnerships Develop compelling partnership ideas and proposals Steward and grow existing supporter relationships Identify opportunities for collaboration and engagement Represent Wigan Youth Zone across the local business community This is a hands-on role with real scope to shape your approach and clearly see the impact of your work. Who this role could suit: We are look for an extremely pro-active relationship developer. You might come from community fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, sales, marketing, communications, or another relationship-led income role. What matters most is your ability to build trust, communicate impact, and turn relationships into sustainable support. Strong transferable skills such as influencing, persuasive writing, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking are highly valued. Local knowledge of Wigan and existing networks are a real advantage. How to Apply: Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Priya Vencatasawmy as a first step. If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information on how to make your formal application. Deadline: 25 th May at 9am Interviews: W/C 1 st of June 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 with41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15