Head of Strategic Partnerships

Compassion UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassion UK is seeking a Head of Strategic Partnerships focused on the Church of England. This critical role involves leading engagement strategies and strengthening partnerships to support children's poverty alleviation efforts. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in church contexts, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to Christian values.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

10% employer pension contribution

Private Medical & Dental cover

Celebration of life milestones

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Church of England and its leadership structures.
• Confidence in public speaking.
• Experience in sales or fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy to engage with Church of England leaders and networks.
• Cultivate partnerships to achieve growth in child sponsorship.
• Manage complex partnerships effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Public Communication

Relationship Building

Self-Motivation

Job description

View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Other | Responsibilities: Strategy | Position/Level: Department Head | Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

We are looking for a Head of Strategic Partnerships (Church of England) to join our Church Partnerships Team at Compassion UK. In this pivotal role, you will shape and lead our strategy to engage with Church of England leaders, events, and networks across the UK.

Your work will help us achieve ambitious growth targets in child sponsorship and transformational giving.

Location & Hours

• Home-based, within a commutable distance to central London
• Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexible working pattern

You need to have

• Strong knowledge and experience of the Church of England, including leadership structures, networks, theology, and mission culture
• Proven success in building strategic relationships, ideally within a church, ministry, or mission organisation
• Confidence and clarity as a public communicator with experience preaching or speaking at events
• Demonstrated ability to lead growth strategies and manage complex partnerships
• Experience in sales or fundraising, with the ability to manage full partnership development cycles
• Excellent self-motivation and organisation, with the ability to work independently in a dispersed team
• Personally committed to the Christian faith. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

What you will do

This is a unique opportunity to use your gifts and play a vital role in strengthening Compassion UK’s mission. By cultivating meaningful partnerships within the Church of England, you will help release more children from poverty in Jesus' name.

If you’re passionate about the Church of England and want to see children released from poverty in Jesus' name, this could be your calling.

What we offer

• Flexible and sociable working environment
• Time in Lieu offered
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Income Protection & Group Life cover
• Private Medical & Dental cover
• Celebrating life milestones such as birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies, etc.
• Weekly team prayers and devotionals
• Compassion updates and worship events

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