Corporate Partnerships Manager

Parkinson’s UK; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkinson's UK is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to enhance their partnerships strategy and manage key relationships with national and international companies. The role focuses on building profitable connections and delivering income targets through strategic corporate partnerships, making it an exciting opportunity for a candidate experienced in the fundraising sector.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a varied portfolio with a track record of delivering corporate partnerships.
• Experience in commercial or third sector partnership management.
• Familiarity with modern digital workplace tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage long-term relationships with national and international businesses.
• Deliver partnership income through commercial and other partnerships.
• Provide excellent account management to strengthen partnership engagement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Influencing skills

Collaborative working

Understanding of corporate fundraising

Education

Knowledge of UK fundraising environment

Job description

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.

About the role

We are recruiting a corporate partnerships manager to deliver our corporate partnerships strategy. You will manage and develop our extensive charity of the year, commercial and strategic partnerships with national and international companies.

You will be joining the Commercial Partnerships team who have enjoyed some fantastic success over the past few years, delivering award winning partnerships with Everyone Active and major partnerships with the likes of the National Garden Scheme, The Access Group, Acrisure and Smart Outdoor.

What you’ll do:

• Working with the Commercial Partnerships Lead, build profitable, long-term relationships with national and international businesses who support Parkinson’s UK

• Manage key commercial partnerships and relationships with the likes of Smart Outdoor, Everyone Active, TRAD UK as well as with members of the Parkinson’s community

• Provide excellent account management and stewardship to strengthen partnerships, deepen corporate employee engagement and ensure relationship longevity.

• Deliver partnership income through new corporate, commercial and other partnerships to agreed targets and manage expenditure within budget

• Work collaboratively with staff across Parkinson’s UK such as Major Donor, Events, Community Fundraising and Engagement to maximise income and other opportunities

What you’ll bring:

• Knowledge of the UK fundraising environment, strong understanding of the principles of corporate fundraising and working knowledge of principles of corporate fundraising.

• Experience of managing a varied portfolio and with a proven track record of delivering five and six-figure corporate partnerships

• Experience of managing and delivering partnerships either in the commercial or third sector

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to convey complex matters clearly and coherently

• Ability to work collaboratively with many internal and external stakeholders including the Parkinson’s community

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools and databases to work collaboratively and productively.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held from 2nd July 2025 in person at our London office.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.