Corporate Partnerships Manager

SAMARITANS; Ewell, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritans is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You will manage high-value corporate partnerships, identify new opportunities, and develop compelling proposals to secure income for suicide prevention work.

The role focuses on growing corporate support, delivering against income targets, and building long-term relationships with organisations across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing successful corporate partnerships within the charity sector.
• Experience securing new corporate partnerships income and growing them.
• Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of the corporate fundraising sector.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to create compelling proposals, reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, secure and develop new corporate partnerships that generate income and support Samaritans mission.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners and act as the main relationship lead.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of new corporate partnership opportunities.
• Develop partnership plans that maximise long-term income, engagement and impact.
• Deliver excellent stewardship and relationship management.
• Produce bespoke, persuasive and high-quality applications, proposals and pitches.
• Manage income targets, forecasts and partnership performance.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Partnership management

Proposal writing

Job description

Help us achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

Are you passionate about building relationships that make a real difference? Join Samaritans as Corporate Partnerships Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave, and play a key role in growing vital income to support our work in suicide prevention. You'll manage high-value corporate partnerships, develop new business opportunities and create compelling proposals that inspire organisations to partner with us.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your fundraising expertise and relationship-building skills to deliver meaningful impact, helping ensure more people can access the support they need, when they're struggling to cope.

While this position is advertised as Corporate Partnerships Manager, it is known internally as Corporate Account Manager. The job description reflects the internal title.

Contract terms:

• £38,000-£40,000 per annum, plus benefits
• 12-month fixed term contract
• 35 hours per week (full-time)
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid, linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
• We value meeting in person and working collaboratively. We work in person around 2 days or more per month. Some of these meetings take place at our London City Hub.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

What you'll be doing:

As a Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in delivering Samaritans corporate income ambitions. You will work across the full partnership lifecycle, from identifying and securing new partners through to managing and growing long-term relationships.

You will:

• Identify, secure and develop new corporate partnerships that generate income and support Samaritans mission
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners and act as the main relationship lead
• Build and maintain a pipeline of new corporate partnership opportunities
• Develop partnership plans that maximise long-term income, engagement and impact
• Deliver excellent stewardship and relationship management
• Produce bespoke, persuasive and high-quality applications, proposals and pitches
• Manage income targets, forecasts and partnership performance

What you'll bring:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about building relationships and creating partnerships that deliver meaningful results. You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders and spotting opportunities to grow income and impact.

You will be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities while building strong, long-term relationships.

You are someone who:

• Has proven experience of managing successful corporate partnerships within the charity sector
• Has experience of securing new corporate partnerships income
• Can identify and develop new business opportunities
• Can build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Has great knowledge of the corporate fundraising sector
• Has strong communication and influencing skills
• Is highly organised and able to manage a varied workload
• Can create compelling proposals, reports and presentations

For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification

Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you'll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We offer flexible hybrid working, great benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. To find out more about Samaritans, please read our recruitment brochure.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the people we support and who support us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard and supported, at all levels of the organisation.

Applications close: 09:00am on Thursday 12th November 2026

Interviews: w/c 23rd November

At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.