Corporate Partnerships Development Manager

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment; London Borough of Islington; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote role

Job summary

Girls Friendly Society is seeking a Partnerships Development Manager to drive the growth of corporate partnerships and secure sustainable income across England and Wales. The role offers a remote arrangement with flexible hours and a focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for girls and young women.

You will lead the development of a new partnerships strategy, collaborate with senior leadership, and manage proposals, engagement, and sponsorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and growing corporate partnerships.
• Strong networking, relationship-building and communication skills.
• Proactive, creative, and self-motivated with the ability to work remotely.
• Commitment to supporting girls and young women through partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative corporate partnerships and secure sustainable income.
• Create funding opportunities spanning sponsorship, employee engagement, volunteering and collaborations.
• Work closely with leadership to shape a new partnerships strategy.

Skills

Corporate partnerships

Networking

Proactive mindset

Mission-driven

Job description

Salary: £40,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent but part-time (4 days per week) or compressed hours considered
Location: Remote
Closing date: 20th November
Benefits: Flexible working, opportunity to shape a new corporate partnerships strategy, and the chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of girls and young women across England and Wales.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Girls Friendly Society at an exciting time as the organisation prepares to launch a new strategy and build on its ambitious plans for growth. You can play a key role in creating funding opportunities for corporate partners that can help shape the future of girls.
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will lead the development of innovative corporate partnerships and secure sustainable income that supports Girls Friendly Society's vision for girls and young women. You will develop partnership opportunities spanning fundraising, sponsorship, employee engagement, volunteering, skills-based support and strategic collaborations.
This role would suit an energetic and entrepreneurial fundraiser, business development professional or partnership manager who enjoys working in a small, agile environment, spotting opportunities and building strong relationships. We are open to candidates from both the charity and commercial sectors who can bring creativity, initiative and a passion for creating positive outcomes for girls and young women.
To be successful as the Partnerships Development Manager, you will need:

• Experience of developing and growing corporate partnerships, business relationships or income-generating opportunities, alongside a proven ability to generate new business and achieve targets.
• Excellent networking, relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to create compelling partnership proposals and engage stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, creative and self-motivated approach, with the confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative remote team.
• A strong commitment to the mission of supporting girls and young women, with enthusiasm for the values and objectives of Girls Friendly Society.