Head of Strategic Partnerships

Scvo; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer Scotland, the national dementia charity in the UK, seeks an ambitious partnership-builder to expand its reach by creating innovative collaborations across sectors such as sport, music, finance and law. You will identify opportunities, shape proposals and convert them into lasting partnerships that generate income, training and public engagement.

Working with the Director of Fundraising & Operations and cross-functional teams, you will manage senior stakeholders, tailor propositions,

Qualifications

• Strong track record in strategic partnerships
• Experience in business development or establishing senior-level partnerships
• Ability to translate ideas into sustainable proposals

Responsibilities

• Originate and build new senior-level strategic partnerships
• Identify untapped sectors and create tailored propositions
• Lead delivery from concept to signed commitments and outcomes
• Collaborate with Fundraising, Communications, Services and Practice teams to maximise impact

Job description

#### Role**Who we are**Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. Weprovide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, campaign for the rights ofpeople affected by dementia, fund vital dementia research and lead work to improve brain health, helping peopleunderstand the steps they can take to reduce their risk of dementia.**What you’ll do**We are looking for an ambitious partnership-builder who sees possibilities others miss and has the drive anddetermination to turn them into reality. You will identify untapped sectors, challenge conventional thinking andcreate distinctive and successful new partnerships that expand Alzheimer Scotland’s reach, influence andimpact.The opportunity extends far beyond traditional charity partnerships. Across sport, music, financial and legalservices, brain health and wider community life, organisations are waiting to be connected with our mission innew ways. You will spot where our ambitions intersect, open doors that others overlook and build relationshipsthat turn shared purpose into lasting impact.This role goes beyond corporate fundraising or managing an existing portfolio of Charity of the Year supporters. Youwill originate and build new, senior-level strategic relationships, creating partnerships that can generateincome and sponsorship while also unlocking training, joint campaigns, public engagement, knowledge-sharing andaccess to new audiences.You will have the freedom and autonomy to originate ideas, build relationships and explore what a partnership couldbecome with the judgement and focus to make it happen. From researching new sectors and identifying prospects,to shaping tailored propositions, working through delivery requirements and securing commitments, you will ownthe journey from first insight to lasting partnership. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising &Operations, you will draw on expertise across our Fundraising, Communications, Services and Practice, bringingthe right colleagues into discussions at the right time. The ultimate aim is to create new partnerships thatgenerate sustainable income for Alzheimer Scotland, alongside stronger awareness, engagement and opportunitiesto reach and acquire new supporters.What you’ll haveYou will bring a strong track record in strategic partnerships, business development or a related field. Crucially,you will be able to demonstrate how you have opened new relationships, influenced senior decision-makers andconverted opportunities into tangible outcomes.You will be naturally curious about different sectors, commercially astute and confident in developing an idea froman initial conversation into a convincing and sustainable proposal. You will be equally comfortable exploring abold opportunity and doing the detailed follow-through needed to make it happen.Experience in the charity sector or knowledge of dementia is welcome, but what matters most is your ability to createauthentic partnerships that deliver meaningful and measurable value. Above all, you will be able to demonstratehow you have built a proposition or partnership from the ground up, exercising sound judgement and convertingstrategic potential into a practical, deliverable agreement.#### Application notesFor a full job description, please visit our website to fill out an online application form. Applicants must complete the form on our website to be considered for this role. CV applications will not be considered.The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will be subject toappropriate pre-employment checks.Closing date: 9:00 am on Monday 2 November 2026Selection interviews are scheduled for Thursday 12 November 2026.