This isa great opportunityto join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK)as Business Development Lead. The award-winning Corporate Partnerships team secures and manages long-term, multi-million-pound partnerships, with major UK companies including easyJet, Unilever and Accenture. We have ambitious plans for growth, by adding to and growing our portfolio of truly strategic and pioneering shared-value corporate partnerships.
The Business Development function sits within the wider Corporate Partnerships team and is focused on building the new business pipeline, increasing the variety and volume of our partnerships, ensuring all relationships align with businessobjectivesto deliver for the partner and for children. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Partnerships – Business Development, this role leads the team in developing strategic, long-term partnerships with UK-headquartered companies through building a proactive culture to growth. This role includes line management responsibilities, and role-modelling inclusive behaviours and a growth mindset across the wider Corporate Partnerships Team is a core expectation.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a confident and strategic relationship-builder, with a proventrack recordof securing or leading complex, high-value partnerships.You’llbring a proactive approach to new business, combining commercial acumen with creativity toidentifycompelling shared-value opportunities for UK-headquartered companies. You should be comfortable leading and motivating a team, role-modelling inclusive and collaborative behaviours, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best. The ability to navigate senior stakeholders, prioritise effectively, andmaintainmomentum across a dynamic pipeline will be essential, as will a genuine passion for UNICEF’s mission and the impact corporate partnerships can achieve for children globally.
Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK’s values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process.
Business Development Lead
Job Type Permanent
Location London (Part home/part office based)
Closing date 9am,Friday 14th August 2026
First Interview date First Round Interviews Week Commencing 31st August 2026
Second Interview date Second Round Interviews Week Commencing 7th September 2026
Business Development Lead employer: UNICEF
UNICEF UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises integrity and collaboration. As a leader in the charity sector, we provide meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering our employees to make a significant impact on children's lives. Located in a vibrant environment, our team enjoys a supportive atmosphere that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation.
