Head of Corporate Partnerships - Business Development

UNICEF UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Wellbeing tools

Job summary

A leading children's charity seeks a Head of Corporate Partnerships to drive corporate support acquisition and lead the Business Development function. This role requires strong leadership skills and a proven track record in securing six- and seven-figure partnerships. The position offers a mix of office and home working, fostering an inclusive work environment focused on children's rights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership and inspirational line management.
• Strong track record of securing and developing six- and seven-figure partnerships.
• Experience overseeing end-to-end contractual processes and managing budgets.
• Strategic planning and implementation skills; ability to manage and leverage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Development function to acquire new corporate supporters.
• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to ensure a unified approach.
• Oversee contractual processes and manage budgets to drive income growth.
• Provide inspirational leadership, line management, and team development to deliver high performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Corporate partnerships

Contractual processes

Strategic planning

Strategic planning

Job description

Overview

Head of Corporate Partnerships – Business Development role at UNICEF UK. Permanent position, part home / part office (Stratford, East London) based.

UNICEF UK works to protect children’s rights worldwide. This is a leadership role within the Corporate Partnerships team, responsible for driving the acquisition of new corporate supporters and leading the Business Development function alongside the Head of Corporate Partnerships – Partnership Development to ensure a unified corporate partnerships strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Development function to acquire new corporate supporters and secure six- and seven-figure partnerships.
• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships – Partnership Development to provide a unified, seamless approach to the corporate partnerships strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end contractual processes and manage budgets to drive income growth and monitor expenditure.
• Provide inspirational leadership, line management, and team development to deliver high performance.

Qualifications / Experience

• Proven experience in team leadership and inspirational line management.
• A strong track record of securing and developing six- and seven-figure corporate partnerships.
• Experience overseeing end-to-end contractual processes and managing budgets for income growth.
• Strategic planning and implementation skills; ability to manage and leverage budgets effectively.

Application Details

Act now and visit www.unicef.org.uk/jobs to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 29 August 2025

First Round Interview date: Thursday 11 September 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams)

Second Round Interview date: Thursday 18 / Friday 19 September 2025, in-person at UNICEF UK’s East London Office

Benefits

• excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
• outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
• impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values and are motivated to do their utmost for children
• the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Applicants and process

Our application process uses a system called "Applied" that anonymises responses and focuses on relevant skills. This helps candidates express their skills in an objective selection process.

We expect most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, East London with the remainder from home. Flexible options can be discussed to suit circumstances.

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and consider candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; it depends on the nature of the role and the circumstances of any offences.

We only accept online applications. If you require support in completing the online form or an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on 0300 330 5580 during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Feedback is provided to shortlisted candidates only.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Location & related postings

London, United Kingdom and Stratford, East London area; postings and references to other roles are for information only and may be updated.