Senior Partnerships Manager – D&I in Grocery (Maternity Cover, 10 month Fixed-Term Contract) in Sandhurst

Senior Partnerships Manager – D&I in Grocery (Maternity Cover, 10 month Fixed-Term Contract)

GroceryAid has been the charity for the grocery industry since 1857, providing free and confidential welfare support to grocery colleagues from day one of employment. Supported by over 500 retailers and FMCG brands, we work closely with the industry to deliver practical support, connection and insight that make a real difference at scale.

Through the D&I in Grocery Programme, GroceryAid brings together FMCG partners to strengthen inclusion across the sector by combining trusted partnerships, industry benchmarking, shared learning and high‑impact engagement. Partners track progress through the annual D&I in Grocery Maturity Model, access learning and peer connection through forums and the Partner Hub, participate in a cross‑industry mentoring programme, and come together each year at D&I in Grocery LIVE!. The programme continues to evolve to ensure it delivers meaningful value to partners while supporting positive D&I outcomes across the industry.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Partnerships Manager to join GroceryAid on a maternity cover contract at an important point for the D&I in Grocery Programme. This is a senior, externally facing role at the heart of the programme, working with some of the grocery industry’s most recognisable brands to lead partnership relationships, strengthen engagement and support the programme’s ongoing relevance, impact and commercial sustainability.

What you’ll be involved in

• You’ll lead and nurture high‑value partnerships across the D&I in Grocery Programme, building trusted relationships that drive long‑term engagement, retention and sustainable income.
• You’ll work closely with partners to help them get meaningful value from the programme, connecting them to the right activity, insight and advisory support while contributing to the ongoing strength and relevance of the programme’s offer.
• You’ll collaborate with internal teams to support how the programme is communicated and experienced by partners and the wider industry.
• Acting as a senior ambassador, you’ll bring commercial judgement, D&I credibility and a collaborative mindset to help ensure continued industry‑wide impact.

About you

• You are a senior, partnership‑ or relationship‑led professional who enjoys working at the intersection of people, purpose and commercial sustainability.
• You bring credibility in senior conversations, are comfortable navigating complexity, and have experience working with partners, members or clients in values‑led or industry‑facing environments.
• You also bring practical experience or exposure to D&I in a professional context, enabling you to engage thoughtfully and confidently with partners.
• Influence D&I outcomes for more than 2.6 million grocery colleagues.
• Work with leading FMCG brands and senior industry stakeholders.
• Join a respected, values‑driven organisation with ambitious plans for the future.

How to apply

GroceryAid is partnering with Talent Included , a specialist talent and advisory consultancy, to support this hire. Talent Included will manage the recruitment process end to end on GroceryAid’s behalf, acting as a point of contact for applicants and supporting candidates throughout the process.

Please apply here or send your CV directly to

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Business Development and Sales

Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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