Partnerships Executive

South West Community Chaplaincy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection Scheme

Annual training and development budget

Monthly co-working allowance

Job summary

South West Community Chaplaincy is seeking a Partnerships Executive to steward a portfolio of commercial partners, sponsors and supporters. The role focuses on delivering excellent stakeholder experiences, high-quality engagement and opportunities for growth.

Based remotely with regular attendance at partner visits, events and meetings in London (approx. 2–3 times per month), the role is permanent and part-time (21 hours/week) with a pro rata salary.

Qualifications

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders by phone, email and in person.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience working with members, partners, sponsors, clients or supporters.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with commercial partners, sponsors and supporters
• Respond to partnership and sponsorship enquiries via phone, email and virtual meetings
• Ensure partners receive the benefits and services included within their packages
• Gather feedback from partners and identify opportunities to enhance the partnership offering
• Support partner retention and renewal activity
• Work collaboratively with marketing colleagues to deliver partnership campaigns and promotional opportunities
• Source content and opportunities for partner promotion through newsletters, social media and events
• Arrange and attend partner visits and networking events
• Support the delivery of high-profile industry events and sponsorship programmes
• Monitor partnership activity and maintain accurate records and reporting
• Contribute ideas for developing and enhancing partnership products and services

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Proactive problem solving

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

Partnerships Executive

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 pro rata

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week

Location: Remote-based with regular attendance at partner visits, events and meetings in London (approximately 2-3 times per month)

Contract: Permanent

Are you a relationship-focused professional who enjoys building partnerships, managing key accounts and creating engaging experiences for stakeholders?

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected UK membership organisation seeking a Partnerships Executive to join their friendly and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of commercial partners, sponsors and supporters, ensuring they receive an exceptional experience whilst helping to identify opportunities for future growth.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you will play a key role in retaining existing partners, supporting sponsorship activity and helping to deliver events, campaigns and engagement initiatives that create value for both partners and members.

This role would suit someone with experience in partnerships, sponsorship, membership, business development, account management, stakeholder engagement or events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with commercial partners, sponsors and supporters
• Respond to partnership and sponsorship enquiries via phone, email and virtual meetings
• Ensure partners receive the benefits and services included within their packages
• Gather feedback from partners and identify opportunities to enhance the partnership offering
• Support partner retention and renewal activity
• Work collaboratively with marketing colleagues to deliver partnership campaigns and promotional opportunities
• Source content and opportunities for partner promotion through newsletters, social media and events
• Arrange and attend partner visits and networking events
• Support the delivery of high-profile industry events and sponsorship programmes
• Monitor partnership activity and maintain accurate records and reporting
• Contribute ideas for developing and enhancing partnership products and services

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and delivering excellent stakeholder experiences.

You will bring:

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders by phone, email and in person
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset
• Experience working with members, partners, sponsors, clients or supporters
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave (pro rata), plus birthday leave
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Scheme
• Annual training and development budget
• Monthly co-working allowance
• Time off in lieu for evening and weekend events
• Flexible remote working

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where you can develop strong partnerships, support an engaged professional community and make a real impact within a small and supportive team.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.