Partnership Development Officer

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a dynamic East London nonprofit to recruit a strategic Partnership Development Officer. The role focuses on forging collaborations with businesses, local government, and other nonprofits to expand reach and social impact across the region.

You will identify potential partners, develop compelling proposals, nurture relationships, and represent the organisation at events, with a hybrid working model that supports continuous learning and community development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in partnership development, business development, or relationship management.
• Proven success in building and maintaining strategic alliances.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the non-profit sector and social impact initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and cultivate potential strategic partnerships aligned with the organization's goals.
• Develop compelling partnership proposals outlining mutual benefits and collaboration frameworks.
• Manage and nurture relationships with existing partners to ensure ongoing engagement and success.
• Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and meetings to promote collaboration opportunities.
• Collaborate internally with program teams to ensure partnership initiatives support organizational objectives.
• Track partnership progress and report on key performance indicators to leadership.

Skills

Partnership development

Networking

Negotiation

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Public Relations

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic non-profit organization committed to economic empowerment in East London , is seeking a strategic Partnership Development Officer . This role is integral to expanding our client's reach and impact by forging strong collaborations with businesses, government agencies, and other non-profit entities within the Eastern Cape . You will identify potential partners, develop mutually beneficial proposals, and nurture these relationships to support our client's mission. If you possess strong networking skills and a passion for social enterprise, this is an exceptional opportunity to drive growth and foster community development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and cultivate potential strategic partnerships aligned with the organization's goals.
• Develop compelling partnership proposals outlining mutual benefits and collaboration frameworks.
• Manage and nurture relationships with existing partners to ensure ongoing engagement and success.
• Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and meetings to promote collaboration opportunities.
• Collaborate internally with program teams to ensure partnership initiatives support organizational objectives.
• Track partnership progress and report on key performance indicators to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in partnership development, business development, or relationship management.
• Proven success in building and maintaining strategic alliances.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the non-profit sector and social impact initiatives.
• Familiarity with the business and community landscape in East London is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in East London .
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Make a significant contribution to economic empowerment initiatives in the Eastern Cape .