Corporate Partnerships Manager

Charity People | B Corp; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting the RAF community as a Corporate Partnerships Manager. In this dynamic role, you will drive strategic business development, forge meaningful partnerships, and help raise vital funds for a noble cause. Your expertise in client relationship management and corporate fundraising will be key to exceeding income targets and ensuring impactful engagement. With a flexible working environment and generous leave policies, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference while advancing your career in the non-profit sector.

Benefits

36 days leave including bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

5% matched pension

Life insurance (4x salary)

Paid medical leave

Childcare vouchers

Eye tests and flu jabs

Exclusive discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing and managing corporate partnerships.
• Strong communication skills for high-impact pitches and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new business opportunities and maximize existing partnerships.
• Promote and grow the corporate and major giving programme.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Corporate Fundraising

Networking Skills

Project Management

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Join the Royal Air Forces Association as their Corporate Partnerships Manager

Drive strategic business development and make a real difference to the RAF community.

Location: Leicester (Agile working available, with two days in the office and occasional weekend work for events)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Charity People is proud to partner with the Royal Air Forces Association, a leading welfare and wellbeing charity supporting over 85,000 RAF personnel, veterans, and their families each year. The Association ensures that no member of the RAF community faces adversity alone by delivering vital services and raising funds through corporate partnerships and events.

They are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager with a strong background in business development, commercial partnerships, and or corporate fundraising—someone confident in making the ask, pitching at a senior level, and building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships.

About the Role

You will lead the development of new business opportunities and maximise existing partnerships to raise vital funds and awareness for the RAF Association’s mission. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Events, you'll also work closely with the Events Manager to create compelling engagement and networking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and grow the corporate and major giving programme to meet and exceed income targets.
• Identify, pitch, and secure new partnerships across a wide range of industries.
• Develop tailored sponsorship and fundraising propositions that align with corporate partner goals.
• Build and maintain high-value relationships with businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compelling impact reports and ensure excellent partner stewardship.
• Represent the RAF Association at key events and act as a senior ambassador of the charity.

About You:

We welcome candidates from both the charity and commercial sectors, especially those with a strong business development, client relationship management, or B2B sales background. A background in or understanding of the RAF/military/Defence sector would be ideal.

• Demonstrated success in securing and managing corporate partnerships or commercial clients.
• A confident communicator with experience creating and delivering high-impact pitches and proposals.
• Strategic and driven, with a track record of meeting income or sales targets.
• Excellent networking skills and an ability to open doors and build rapport at all levels.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Passionate about supporting the RAF community and driving social impact.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Why Join the RAF Association?

• Generous Leave: 36 days (including bank holidays), birthday/wellbeing day, and option to buy extra leave.
• Agile Working: Flexible arrangements plus TOIL for extra hours.
• Financial Support: 5% matched pension, life insurance (4x salary), sick pay, and childcare vouchers.
• Health & Wellbeing: Eye tests, flu jabs, Medicash plan, and paid medical leave.
• Exclusive Perks: RAF Association membership, volunteering, discounts, and reservist leave.

If you’re ready to bring your business acumen and relationship-building flair to a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Priya at Charity People at [e-mail]

Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising this position on a rolling basis, which means applications will be shared as and when received if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.

Interview dates: TBC

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experiences of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Seniority level

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  Associate

Employment type

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