Head of partnerships in Peterborough

Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE Depending On Experience.

Full time: 37.5 hours per week; (would consider part time minimum 30 hours).

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.

We are looking for a talented leader with a proven track record in building high-value corporate partnerships to lead our partnerships team, spanning corporate income, strategic collaborations and co-funding initiatives. You will bring a strong track record of securing significant income through corporate partners and innovative partnership models, alongside a deep understanding of the evolving corporate fundraising landscape. With proven experience in budget management, income forecasting and developing long-term partnership pipelines, you will play a key role in delivering our ambitious income and impact targets. You will have a passion for cultivating strategic relationships and going above and beyond to develop long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver shared value.

We operate a hybrid, flexible working style and fortnightly office attendance is required. The role is contracted to our Peterborough office and the team currently come together in person once a month. You will also be required to regularly attend external meetings and events.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: Monday 15 June 2026. We may extend the closing date, however, please apply as soon as possible.

Preliminary telephone interviews will be held on Friday 19 June 2026.

In-person interviews will be held in Peterborough on 24 and 25 June 2026.

No agencies please.

Department: Philanthropy & Partnerships.

Contract type: Permanent.

Hours: Full Time: 37.5 hours per week (will consider part time: minimum 30 hours per week).

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours with start and finish times around core hours of 9.30 – 4.30.
• Annual leave: All full time employees start with paid bank holidays plus another 26 days holiday, increasing with every year of service to a maximum of 31. This is calculated on a pro rata basis for part time employees.
• Pension: The charity makes a generous contribution of 6% to a group pension plan. Employees will need to contribute a minimum of 2%.
• Parental leave: We comply fully with all legislation with relation to maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Sick pay: Charity sickness benefit is available once an employee has worked with us for three months.
• Death in service: Covers all employees after three months’ service, whether on permanent or fixed-term contract.
• Employee assistance programme: A confidential email or phone line available to all employees who need support, advice or counselling.
• Bike loan scheme: We offer an interest free loan for employees who wish to purchase a bicycle.
• Cycle2work scheme: Through a salary sacrifice scheme, we offer a tax efficient way of purchasing a bicycle.
• Eyecare: We offer to cover the cost for eye tests and help towards glasses where these are required for computer work.
• Learning and development: We offer a variety of webinars and training courses.
• Private medical insurance: All staff can choose to opt in to the private medical insurance.
• Discount portal: All employees can take advantage of free access to discounted Cards and Vouchers for top retailers.
• Interest free loan: We offer an interest free loan scheme for all staff.

Closing date for applications: 15th June, 2026.