At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business and build partnerships that empower underrepresented young people.
- Company: Join a London-based charity focused on social mobility and career opportunities.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, hybrid model, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission that transforms lives while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in corporate partnerships and fundraising, with a passion for social change.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 42500 £ per year.
Do you thrive at acquiring new business and developing fruitful partnerships that generate revenue? Would enhancing the social mobility of underrepresented young people motivate you? This is a brand-new position for a passionate and tenacious revenue generating professional.
Start date: July/August 2026
Reporting to: Director of Development
Contract & hours: Permanent. Full-time or part-time (min 4 days pw)
Hybrid: 2 days pw at their East London office, with additional travel as required.
Hire Purpose is working with a London-based social mobility charity that connects young people with employers, workplaces and career opportunities. You will be tasked with:
- Identifying new business development opportunities
- Developing and building a robust pipeline of new prospects
- Securing multi-year agreements with corporates across the Corporate and Trust and Foundations sector
- Working with the SLT to develop and implement their longer-term income generation strategy
The Senior Business Development and Partnerships Manager will have:
- Successfully identified, secured, and developed multiple long-term corporate partnerships at five figures or above.
- Experience in planning and managing corporate fundraising programmes
- An understanding of corporate CSR programmes
- A background of working across the education, employability and/or the charity sector
The charity are seeking a commercially minded and relationship driven professional with expertise across Fundraising, sales and new business acquisition, pipeline development and who thrives at nurturing productive relationships. It is fundamental to the success of this role that the successful candidate is enthusiastic about advancing social mobility of young people.
If you have proven experience of generating 5-6 figure sums through meaningful partnerships and are looking for an opportunity where impact reaches beyond the financials, we would love to hear from you!
To apply: Please submit an up-to-date CV to Louis Eastwell of Hire Purpose in the first instance, at your earliest opportunity. Louis will be engaging with interested candidates on a rolling basis, and can be contacted for a conversation.
A cover letter will be required at a later stage as part of a formal submission, before two rounds of formal interviews take place. Interview dates are currently TBC.
Hire Purpose champions inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We uphold equal opportunity principles and challenge bias at every stage, partnering only with organisations that share our commitment to integrity, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Hire Purpose is also proud to be an active member of The TEAM Network, the UK’s largest recruitment community of independently owned recruitment businesses.
Senior Business Development and Partnerships Manager in London employer: Hire Purpose
As a leading social mobility charity based in East London, we are dedicated to connecting underrepresented young people with meaningful career opportunities. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering employees the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements. With a strong commitment to professional development and inclusivity, we provide our team with the resources and support needed to thrive in their roles and advance their careers.
