Corporate Partnerships Manager

Overview

Our client is an international charity working to improve access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene for communities around the world.

They are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing corporate relationships. The role will also oversee the organisation’s payroll giving programme and support partnerships that generate sustainable income and long-term social impact.

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation and work with corporate partners across a range of industries. The successful candidate will combine strong relationship management skills with experience in fundraising, proposal development, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

The role follows a hybrid working model. A minimum of 40% of working time must be spent face-to-face through attendance at the London office, external meetings or business travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of new and existing corporate partnerships, ensuring each relationship is effectively supported and developed.
• Identify opportunities to grow partnership value, engagement and long-term impact.
• Manage the organisation’s payroll giving programme.
• Maintain effective relationships with professional fundraising organisations and payroll giving agencies.
• Monitor programme performance, partnership KPIs and associated budgets.
• Produce accurate, high-quality reports for corporate partners.
• Develop engaging proposals, presentations and partnership materials for corporate audiences.
• Present to senior stakeholders, employee groups and other corporate contacts.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure partnership commitments are delivered effectively.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels across different organisations, sectors and business cultures.
• Promote equity, inclusion and safeguarding throughout all partnership activity.
• Ensure all work reflects the organisation’s values, ethical standards and commitment to responsible fundraising.

Requirements

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in corporate partnership management.
• A strong track record of developing and growing relationships with companies.
• Experience producing high-quality proposals and reports for corporate audiences.
• Confident presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders or large employee groups.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Experience working across different industries, organisational structures or business cultures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple partnerships, priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Knowledge of international development or global humanitarian issues.
• Experience managing or developing corporate partnerships worth more than £100,000.
• Previous experience managing a payroll giving programme.
• 36 days of annual leave, including eight UK Bank Holidays.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.
• Employer pension contribution of up to 10%.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Season ticket loan.
• Free annual eye tests.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, surrogacy, shared parental and paternity leave.
• Sabbatical opportunities.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Three designated annual leave days covering the office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful international development work.
• An inclusive, values-led working environment with a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and safeguarding.

Applications close at 12:00 UK time on 10 August 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 17 August 2026.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK. The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant pre-employment screening, including a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other checks required under safer recruitment procedures.

Our client welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to maintaining an inclusive, fair and accessible recruitment process. All employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate safeguarding and screening checks.