At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic partnerships to amplify community impact and foster collaboration.
- Company: Independent charitable foundation dedicated to community-led change.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to making communities stronger across England and Wales.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by connecting communities and driving social change.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in developing strategic partnerships and excellent influencing skills.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Starting Salary: £61,021
Contract: Full-time, permanent contract (we are open to conversations about flexibility - so please ask)
Location: London-based role with expectation of hybrid working from our client's London office
About the Organisation
Our client is an independent charitable foundation. They want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that's a good place to live, and in a community that's a good place to belong. They play their role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations' capacity and capability, to make people's lives better and their communities stronger. They back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Their communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours' lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
As Partnerships Lead, you will play a key role in helping the Foundation grow its impact through strategic partnerships and new propositions. Acting as the "front door" for future partnerships, you will identify, develop and strengthen relationships that align with their mission and long-term strategy. Working across the organisation and with external partners, you will support collaborative working, help shape partnership opportunities, and turn ideas into meaningful social impact. You will also build and embed best practice, creating a consistent and effective approach to initiating, negotiating and managing partnerships across the Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic thinking with relationship-building, helping to scale their impact and support communities across England and Wales to thrive. A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all in your work and approach is essential.
About You
They are looking for someone with a strong track record of developing strategic partnerships that deliver shared value and align with organisational goals. You combine strategic thinking with excellent influencing skills, enabling you to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders. You have experience designing and developing new propositions, programmes or services, with the ability to spot and nurture potential partnerships that align with strategic goals. Comfortable working in complex environments, you can balance competing priorities, facilitate collaboration and deliver change by building capacity through others. You are an organised and adaptable leader who enjoys coaching and supporting colleagues to achieve lasting impact.
How to Apply
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
They hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, they will invite you to interview. More broadly, they are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people they work with. They believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes them stronger and helps them make better decisions. They actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues their funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
- Optional Q&A Session: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 14:00-15:00
- Closing Date: Midday, Friday 10th July 2026
- Interviews: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Partnerships Lead employer: EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM
As an independent charitable foundation based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in communities across England and Wales. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we offer flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the chance to engage with passionate individuals dedicated to driving positive change. Join us as we support ambitious community-led initiatives and help create a better place for everyone.
