Corporate Partnerships Manager

WV United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision International in Milton Keynes (hybrid/remote) is seeking a Corporate Relationships Account Manager to activate and grow corporate partnerships during emergencies and key campaigns. You will work across fundraising and with Brand Partnerships, Marketing, Finance, and Policy teams to convert relationships into income and ongoing support.

The role requires delivering targeted partnership plans, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience delivering corporate partnerships to achieve income and social outcomes.
• Ability to develop partnership plans with clear objectives and shared value.
• Excellent written skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Activate corporate relationships to support emergency response and campaign mobilisation.
• Manage and grow a focused portfolio of corporate relationships.
• Create strong emergency propositions, communications and partner resources.
• Maximise cross-organisational support for emergency corporate activation.
• Deliver Income Generation and Account Management.
• Develop partnerships and expand opportunities.

Skills

Corporate partnerships

Relationship management

Proposal development

Income generation

Job description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Partnerships Manager We are looking for a results-driven Corporate Relationships Account Manager to activate, steward and grow corporate support during emergencies and key campaign moments. With 75 years of experience, the focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The organisation helps children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by Christian faith. Come join the 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Position

Corporate Partnerships Manager (internally known as Corporate Relationships Account Manager)

Location

Milton Keynes/hybrid or remote (minimum monthly travel to Milton Keynes)

Hours

Full time, 36.5 hrs per week (flexible working available)

Contract

Permanent

Salary

Circa £38,000 to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date

20 November 2026

About the Role

Working within the Relationship Fundraising team, the Corporate Relationships Account Manager – Emergency Activation will lead the activation, stewardship and growth of corporate relationships during humanitarian emergencies and key campaign moments. You will work across Relationship Fundraising and with teams including Brand Partnerships, Marketing & Communications, Finance, Supporter Experience and Policy & Programmes, you will turn warm relationships and high-potential opportunities into responsive income, employee engagement and repeat support.

Key responsibilities include

• Activate corporate relationships to support emergency response and campaign mobilisation
• Manage and grow a focused portfolio of corporate relationships
• Create strong emergency propositions, communications and partner resources
• Maximise cross-organisational support for emergency corporate activation
• Income Generation and Account Management
• Relationship Stewardship and Development
• Proposal Development and Partnership Expansion
• Delivering KPIs and Income Targets
• Develop a Pipeline of New Growth Opportunities within Existing AccountsRelationship Development

About You

• Experience in managing and delivering corporate partnerships to achieve social good and/or deliver income with significant experience in managing senior corporate relationships and stakeholders.
• Experience of developing and implementing detailed partnership plans, with an understanding of creating shared value and identifying strategic objectives for corporate partners.
• The ability to understand and consider the bigger picture, able to prioritise and balance a busy workload.
• Excellent written skills.
• Ability to articulate and summarise complex and technical information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• A good understanding and knowledge of private sector trends and the key issues affecting the private sector in a post-Covid landscape.

About the Organisation Join an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy the organisation has helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian charity, everything is motivated by faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. The organisation also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

You may also have experience in areas such as Corporate Partnership, Corporate Relationship, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Relationships, Corporate Partnership Manager, Corporate Relationship Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Relationships Manager, Account Manager, Partnerships Account Manager, Relationships Account Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at wvi.org.

Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture.

Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits.