Head of Global Foundation & Corporate Partnerships

Apolitical; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apolitical is seeking a Director of Commercial Partnerships in London. Hybrid work with 3 days in the office. Lead complex foundation and corporate partnerships, driving revenue through proposals, due diligence, and negotiations.

You will shape strategy with the Chief Commercial Officer and manage a growing global pipeline. You will build credibility with funders and tech partners, secure multi-year agreements, and ensure sustainable profitability across international partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience securing significant multi-year agreements with philanthropic foundations, corporates or institutional funders.
• Ability to build credibility with senior leaders at foundations and corporates and influence decisions.
• Strong commercial judgement including budgeting, pricing, negotiation and margin management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex partnership agreements – own foundation and corporate opportunities through the full cycle, including proposals and due diligence.
• Build and qualify pipeline – generate new business with foundations and corporates internationally.
• Grow existing partnerships – renewals and expansion into larger, multi-year or multi-programme agreements.
• Structure sustainable agreements – budgets, pricing and terms balancing partner needs, revenue and delivery costs.
• Shape our foundation and corporate strategy – advise on priority funders and themes with the Chief Commercial Officer.
• Manage commercial performance – maintain pipeline data, forecast revenue and monitor risks.

Job description

Apolitical is seeking a Director of Commercial Partnerships in London. Hybrid work with 3 days in the office. Lead complex foundation and corporate partnerships, driving revenue through proposals, due diligence, and negotiations.

You will shape strategy with the Chief Commercial Officer and manage a growing global pipeline. You will build credibility with funders and tech partners, secure multi-year agreements, and ensure sustainable profitability across international partnerships.