Corporate Partnerships Manager

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to drive growth and secure high-profile partnerships. This role offers a collaborative team culture and mentorship under dynamic leaders. You will manage existing partnerships and lead new business initiatives, making a significant impact in a beloved national charity. With a focus on relationship management and fundraising strategy, this position provides ample career development opportunities in a time of exciting growth. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

25 days holiday + additional Christmas leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Medical cover benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in charity corporate partnerships at Executive or Manager level.
• Strong track record in account management and new business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing corporate partnerships with exceptional stewardship.
• Lead new business development, identifying and securing high-value partnerships.

Skills

Account Management

New Business Development

Relationship Management

Fundraising Strategy

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering once again withVariety, the Children's Charityto recruit aCorporate Partnerships Manager

This is a truly exciting time to join Variety — a financially stable, 75-year-old charity with an ambitious new strategy, a dynamic leadership team, and a brand-new Chair appointed for 2026. Variety is entering a bold new phase, aiming to win some of the best and most high-profile corporate partnerships in the sector.

Location:Camden, London (Hybrid – minimum three days per week in office)
Salary:Circa £40,000 per annum (full-time equivalent) – open to negotiation based on experience
Application Deadline:9am, Monday 19th May
Interview Date:Tuesday 27th May (flexible for the right candidate)

You will be joining a collaborative, empowering team culture under the leadership of theDirector of FundraisingandChief Executive. Both bring a fresh, dynamic, and supportive leadership style, offering fantastic mentorship and career development opportunities.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial and ambitious fundraiser — someone who thrives on smashing targets, winning partnerships, and making their mark in a well-loved national charity.

About the Role:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing corporate partnerships, delivering exceptional stewardship.
• Lead on new business development, identifying prospects and securing high-value partnerships.
• Create and deliver impactful partnership plans, proposals, and pitches.
• Build strong internal and external networks, including Trustees and high-profile supporters.
• Attend events and actively seek opportunities to deepen partner engagement.
• Contribute to Variety’s wider fundraising strategy and future growth.

This is astandalone Corporate Partnerships role— so you'll need to be confident and proactive, but with excellent peer support from a wider Fundraising and Communications team. There is real scope for career development as the corporate partnerships programme grows.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Solid experience in a charity corporate partnerships team — either at Executive or Manager level.
• A strong track record in both account management and new business development.
• An entrepreneurial, energetic mindset and a real drive to succeed.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to deliver exceptional supporter experiences.
• A passion for the cause and a collaborative working style.

Why Join Variety?

• Exciting time of investment and growth.
• Collaborative, empowering leadership style.
• Scope for career progression as the corporate function expands.
• 25 days holiday + additional Christmas leave + increasing leave with service.
• Pension, Life Assurance, and medical cover benefits.

How to Apply:Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role by9am, Monday 19th Mayto Hannah [e-mail]

Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 27th May, though there is flexibility for the right candidate.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.