Corporate Partnerships Lead

The Climate Coalition; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent environmental organization in the UK is seeking an experienced consultant to lead corporate partnerships for the Great Big Green Week initiative. This strategic, relationship-focused role involves creating a partnership pipeline, crafting compelling propositions, and engaging with potential partners. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in securing strategic partnerships, excellent storytelling skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships. This is a unique opportunity to impact climate action positively and engage diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating and securing strategic corporate partnerships.
• Strong relationships across UK corporate sectors.
• Excellent storytelling and pitch development skills.

Responsibilities

• Build a corporate partnerships pipeline for Great Big Green Week.
• Create compelling partnership propositions tailored to different sectors.
• Lead engagement with prospective partners and negotiate terms.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Storytelling

Project management

Networking in corporate sectors

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Climate Coalition (TCC) is seeking an experienced consultant to lead corporate partnerships development for Great Big Green Week (GBGW) — the UK’s largest community‑led celebration of climate and nature action, reaching 1.2 million people in 2025 and aiming for 5 million by 2029.

The consultant will design and drive a partnerships programme that :

• Expands GBGW’s national reach into mainstream audiences through trusted cultural, business and community channels; and
• Generates new income to support the scaling of the campaign, year‑round organising, and inclusion of disadvantaged communities.

This is a strategic, relationship‑focused role — not sponsorship sales. We are looking for someone who can position GBGW as a cultural moment, build alliances with high‑trust organisations, and develop multi‑year partnerships rooted in authentic community impact.

Background

Great Big Green Week is a nationwide celebration of thousands of community events highlighting how climate and nature action is improving everyday lives. It is :

• Mainstream and non‑partisan, trusted by audiences across the political spectrum
• Culturally grounded, reaching people through food, sport, fashion, local pride and shared community spaces
• Rooted in authentic local storytelling, with three‑quarters of events organised in partnership with schools, faith groups, local businesses, sports clubs, housing associations and cultural venues
• A powerful political signal that climate and nature action are popular, pragmatic and locally valued.

To reach 5 million people, GBGW must grow its year‑round media, organising and cultural presence — and that requires strategic corporate partnerships.

Objectives of the Consultancy

1. Build a strong corporate partnerships pipeline

• Identify and prioritise sectors and companies that align strongly with GBGW’s mission and audiences (e.g., retail, sport, telecoms, food & drink, housing, entertainment, transport, financial services, high‑street brands).
• Map where businesses can contribute reach, influence, assets, employees, and financial support.
• Develop and manage a structured outreach plan.

2. Create compelling partnership propositions

• Tailor propositions to different sectors and organisational motivations.
• Shape multi‑year partnership packages that combine reach, cultural visibility and income generation.
• Develop materials (pitches, decks, proposals, briefing notes) aligned with GBGW and TCC messaging.

3. Lead engagement with prospective partners

• Initiate and manage conversations with senior decision‑makers.
• Represent TCC and GBGW as the external ambassador for corporate engagement.
• Build relationships based on trust, shared values and co‑creation.

4. Secure strategic partnerships

• Negotiate terms that maximise reach, community impact and financial contribution.
• Scope and structure different partnership levels (e.g., Strategic Partner, Major Partner, Community Partner, In‑Kind Partner).
• Ensure partnerships meet TCC’s ethical screening and safeguarding criteria.

5. Support development of a year‑round partnership offer

• Work with TCC team to integrate corporate partners into :
• GBGW June event programme
• Year‑round storytelling, media and content plan
• Community activation and grants programme
• Schools and youth engagement
• High‑profile national cultural moments
• Identify opportunities for partners to add reach (e.g., media partnerships, broadcast tie‑ins, staff volunteering pathways, customer engagement campaigns).

What Success Looks Like

The consultant’s work should contribute directly to :

• New multi‑year corporate partnerships secured, generating both income and high‑reach amplification.
• A strong, well‑qualified pipeline of prospects for 2026–29.
• Partnerships that authentically integrate with community‑led events and storytelling.
• Engagement with partners that reach beyond the “climate bubble,” helping GBGW connect with the silent middle through trusted cultural channels and high‑street presence.
• Financial contributions supporting :
• Year‑round organising and storytelling
• Inclusion funding for disadvantaged communities
• Schools and youth programming
• Expanded media and PR activity

Consultant Profile

We are looking for a consultant with :

Essential

• Demonstrated experience creating and securing strategic corporate partnerships, ideally for movements, cultural programmes, or social impact campaigns.
• Strong relationships across UK corporate sectors or the ability to open doors quickly.
• Excellent storytelling and pitch development skills.
• Comfort navigating C‑suite, CSR, marketing, brand and ESG teams.
• Ability to articulate GBGW’s unique cultural and political value proposition.
• Experience in co‑creation with partners rather than transactional sponsorship.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work autonomously.

Desirable

• Experience working with cultural institutions, broadcasters, sport, retail or youth sectors.
• Understanding of UK climate and nature narratives, public opinion, and “beyond the bubble” engagement.
• Experience with ethical screening and brand alignment processes.
• Familiarity with community organising, public engagement, or grassroots movements.

Deliverables (First 6–12 Months)

Partnership Strategy & Target List

• Strategic map of priority sectors, organisations and entry points
• Partnership proposition suite tailored to different audiences

Outreach Programme

• Minimum number of high‑quality approaches per month
• Regular progress reports to TCC leadership

Partnership Collateral

• Case studies, pitch decks, proposal templates, partner packs

Secured Partnerships

• At least one major partner secured within first 6–9 months (flexible depending on start date)
• Clear pipeline for second wave

Integration Plan

• Recommendations for how partners should be woven into GBGW 2026–29 activity

Ways of Working

• The consultant will report to the Director of The Climate Coalition, with close collaboration with the Head of Campaigns Delivery.
• Work can be remote, with periodic meetings in London or at partner locations.
• Contract length : 6 months initially, with potential for extension based on results and funding.
• Expected time commitment : 2 days per week (flexible based on proposal).

Budget

We welcome proposals outlining :

• Day rate or fixed‑fee structure
• Suggested time allocation
• Any relevant expenses

How to Apply

Please send :

• A brief proposal outlining your approach
• Relevant experience and case studies
• Day rate or fee structure
• Availability from 2025–26

This should be sent to [e-mail] by January 10th 2026.

Great Big Green Week is entering a bold growth phase. We are looking for a strategic, creative and relationship‑driven consultant who can help us build the partnerships needed to reach millions more people — together for people, nature, climate and good.