Corporate Partnerships Manager

A key part of the role is building and maintaining relationships. You will do this through clear communication, regular updates, and supportive stewardship. You will also write engaging and easy to understand partnership proposals that show how organisations can benefit from working with the Trust, while also helping to advance our mission.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid with the opportunity to work from any of the Walk Wheel Cycle Hubs around the UK

Part time 22.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

£42,323 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Team: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement/Strategy and Engagement

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will help the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust build strong, meaningful partnerships with organisations. Your work will focus on researching new opportunities, planning how to grow partnerships, and developing approaches that support both short-term and long-term income for the charity.

You will be working closely with the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement team, who are motivated, passionate, and supportive. Together, you will promote the Trust’s work and create partnerships that help more people to walk, wheel, and cycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing a new business strategy that increases sponsorship income from corporate partners.
• Creating partnership offers that provide value to both sides. These should attract companies that share our values and can support our projects, products, and programmes.
• Securing new sponsorship and significantly grow income by developing clear and persuasive proposals. This includes shaping each proposal through regular engagement with corporate contacts and coordinating input from multiple teams to produce strong, evidence-based submissions.
• Providing excellent stewardship to all partners. This includes personalised communication, meaningful recognition, tailored events, and clear reporting. The goal is to build long-term, positive relationships with both prospects and existing partners.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with delivery colleagues to develop engaging and persuasive communications, developing strong relationships with partners and the rewarding challenge of fundraising!

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• Experience across multiple organisations of securing new income and partnerships from initial cold approaches to corporate prospects and partners.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the UK corporate partnership landscape, including current trends and the priorities of corporate organisations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Strong financial literacy, including the ability to understand and interpret charity accounts.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values-driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

• Always Learning – curious, open-minded and committed to continuous improvement.
• Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.
• Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.
• Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

Additional Information

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 30 March 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form. We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community. Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Why work for us?

At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. We're all here to change things. You'll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve. We welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

What we offer

• 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.
• Family-friendly Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday).