Corporate Partnerships Manager

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with London Transport Museum, in their search for a Corporate Partnerships Manager.

In this role, you will deliver and grow the Museum’s corporate partnerships programme during an exciting capital fundraising campaign, managing and developing relationships with existing partners while identifying and securing new business opportunities. You will create compelling proposals, deliver exceptional stewardship to strengthen long-term commitment, and ensure partnerships provide mutual value, while also supporting the Museum’s high-profile annual fundraising event, the London Transport Dinner and Auction, through corporate engagement and income generation strategy.

Combining strategic thinking with hands-on relationship management, you will play a pivotal role in driving income and building long-term partnerships that make a lasting impact and support the Museum’s future ambitions.

Key details:

• Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager
• Organisation: London Transport Museum
• Salary: £38,550 – £45,400 per annum
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time
• Location: London
• Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office
• Closing Date: 12:00pm Wednesday 22nd April
• Application Requirement: CV and Cover Letter

Responsibilities:

• Identify, research and secure new corporate partnership and sponsorship opportunities aligned with the Museum’s strategic priorities.
• Develop compelling sponsorship proposals and partnership packages that deliver mutual value for the Museum and corporate partners.
• Lead negotiations and agree partnership terms, ensuring contracts are commercially robust and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Act as a primary relationship manager for corporate partners, providing high‑quality stewardship and ensuring long‑term engagement and retention.
• Produce high‑quality partnership communications, including proposals, reports, updates and newsletters.
• Lead or support the delivery of partnership‑related events and activations, ensuring a professional partner experience.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of partnership activity, income and communications within the CRM system.

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience working in a corporate partnerships, sponsorship, fundraising or stakeholder management role.
• Demonstrable track record of generating income through corporate relationships and meeting or exceeding income targets.
• Experience of managing high value corporate relationships, including stewardship, renewals and contract delivery.
• Experience of supporting or delivering partnership related events or activations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive proposals and present confidently to senior audiences.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple partnerships and deadlines simultaneously.

Benefits:

• A generous pension
• Free travel on TfL services
• 75% off an annual rail season ticket
• Discounted Eurostar tickets
• 30 days’ annual leave in addition to public holidays
• Flexible working
• A non-contractual voluntary Private Medical Benefit scheme
• A tax-free childcare scheme
• A range of discounts and benefits from local and national retailers
• Free admission to London Transport Museum for your family
• Cycle to Work scheme

If you are ready to make a significant impact within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please apply today or contact Moses Thomas-Johnson at Merrifield Consultants if you have any questions, moses.johnson@merrifieldconsultants.co.uk.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.