Corporate Partnerships Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to grow valuable business relationships and support rainforest communities. The role is remote within the UK with occasional travel for meetings and events, offering a £42,000 annual salary and flexible hours.

You will manage a portfolio worth about £1 million annually, deepen existing relationships, secure renewals and develop opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing corporate partnerships or comparable commercial relationships.
• Proven ability to retain relationships and grow income.
• Background in charity fundraising, CSR, or business development is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage, retain and grow a portfolio of corporate partners.
• Develop account plans and lead renewal, negotiation and growth conversations.
• Forecast income and maintain CRM records across partnerships.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers and align partners' objectives.
• Coordinate employee engagement, fundraising activities and impact reporting.
• Assess ethical fit and reputational risk in partnerships.
• Line manage a Partnerships Officer/Executive where required.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Account planning

Budgeting & forecasting

CRM systems

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Corporate Partnerships Manager We are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to grow valuable business relationships and help rainforest communities protect nature and their futures.

Position: Corporate Partnerships Manager Salary: £42,000 per annum Location: Remote within the UK, with occasional travel for partner meetings and events.

Optional access to offices in Cornwall or London Hours: Full time, with flexible working requests considered.

Weekly hours to be confirmed Contract: Permanent Closing date: 27th October 2026

About the role As Corporate Partnerships Manager you will take ownership of an established portfolio worth around £1 million annually, including relationships with global brands.

This is an opportunity to combine commercial thinking with meaningful environmental impact.

You will deepen existing relationships, secure renewals and develop opportunities to increase income, helping put more resources into the hands of communities protecting rainforest.

Working alongside the Senior Manager, you will have the autonomy to shape account plans, negotiate multi-year commitments and develop partnerships with potential for significant growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing, retaining and growing a portfolio of corporate partners.
• Developing account plans and leading renewal, negotiation and growth conversations.
• Managing income and expenditure budgets, forecasting income and maintaining accurate CRM records.
• Building relationships with senior decision-makers and understanding partners' commercial and social objectives.
• Coordinating employee engagement, fundraising activities, communications and impact reporting.
• Assessing ethical fit and reputational risks across partnerships.
• Line managing and developing a Partnerships Officer/Executive.
• Working with colleagues across fundraising, programmes and communications to deliver successful partnerships.

About you

You will bring experience of managing corporate partnerships, client accounts or comparable commercial relationships, with clear evidence of retaining relationships and growing income.

Your background could be in charity fundraising, commercial account management, CSR, sales or business development.

You will have:

• Strong relationship management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience developing partnership plans, proposals and pitches.
• Confidence managing budgets, forecasting income and using CRM systems.
• The ability to balance competing priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Sound judgement around ethical partnerships and reputational risk.
• A commitment to climate, nature and the rights of rainforest communities.

Previous line management experience is welcome, but readiness to take on this responsibility is sufficient.

You must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake occasional UK travel.

About the organisation

This international environmental charity backs Indigenous peoples and local communities who protect rainforest, putting money and decision‑making power directly into their hands.

With a new five‑year strategy, the organisation is focused on growing sustainable income and increasing its support for rainforest communities.

You will join a close, collaborative team where your contribution is visible.

Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout recruitment, and offers are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Corporate Partnerships Account Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Key Account Manager, Relationship Manager, CSR Partnerships Manager or Business Development Manager. #INDNFP