Corporate & Brand Partnership Manager

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of high-value partnerships that enhance Islamic Relief UK’s income, reach, and brand visibility.
• Plan strategically, manage relationships, and deliver partnership activations across corporate, SME, trust, foundation, and brand sectors.
• Collaborate across internal teams to ensure partnerships align with organisational priorities, uphold brand integrity, and deliver measurable impact for partners and beneficiaries.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or possess a relevant qualification or appropriate experience in a directly related post.
• Proven experience in developing, negotiating and managing high-value corporate and/or brand partnerships.
• Strong understanding of corporate fundraising and commercial partnership models (sponsorship, licensing, cause marketing).
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable success in achieving or exceeding income targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver impactful collaborations.
• Strong project management, financial planning and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of marketing, CSR and brand engagement principles.

About Islamic Relief

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.