Partnerships Lead - Digital Trustees (0.5 FTE)

Third Sector Lab; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Third Sector Lab seeks a Partnerships Lead for their Digital Trustees program, a remote-first role with part-time hours (0.5 FTE). The position focuses on strategic partnerships with tech and corporate sectors to enhance the program's impact and support digital transformation in charities. With a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape program delivery, this role is perfect for those passionate about digital innovation and social impact.

Benefits

5% pension contribution matched

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience building partnerships, especially with tech sector and corporate partners.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Digital Trustees programme and oversee its strategy and delivery.
• Develop partnerships with tech companies and third sector bodies.
• Drive sales for consultancy and digital services.

Skills

Partnership Development

Sales

Communication

Networking

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Location:Remote-first as a team but we have a Glasgow office space and meet as a team at least once a quarter.

Hours:0.5 FTE (Part-Time, 17.5 hours per week)

Salary:£15,500 per annum (0.5 FTE), plus up to £5,000 bonus based on targets.

Full-time equivalent:£31,000 salary + up to £10,000 bonus.

Role Purpose

Lead and grow the Digital Trustees programme, building its profile, reach, and impact. This role will focus on developing strategic partnerships - particularly with the tech sector and corporates. You’ll help build partnerships with third sector organisations, membership bodies and funders - helping us achieve our aim of a digital, data or design expert on the board of every charity.

You’ll have the chance to really shape the future of Digital Trustees - how the programme is delivered, how we communicate the work and how we deliver more impact.

You’ll also have the chance to work alongside the team in helping position our in-person Tech for Good Scotland event and network as a key player in the national tech-for-good ecosystem.

This role will report directly to our Director, Ross McCulloch, and you’ll have admin support, brand support plus website developer support available in-house.

Overview of terms

• 5% employee pension contribution matched by 5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days public holidays - holidays quoted are full time equivalent (FTE) and will be adjusted pro-rata if part-time. (plus an additional day off for your birthday)
• We work remote-first as a team but we have a Glasgow office space and meet as a team at least once a quarter.

We are Third Sector Lab – a leading digital agency and programme delivery partner for charities, social enterprises, and the public sector.

Founded by Ross McCulloch, our award-winning Glasgow-based team brings deep expertise in digital strategy, website development, and service design for organisations that create social impact. We’ve trained thousands of charity professionals, empowering them to use digital tools and service design to drive real change.

Active at the heart of the third sector digital community, we regularly host and speak at events, sharing knowledge and championing best practice. From building accessible websites to delivering tailored digital strategies, we help organisations across Scotland, the UK, and beyond achieve their goals and amplify their impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Digital Trustees Programme:Oversee all aspects of the Digital Trustees programme, from strategy and delivery to evaluation, ensuring it meets ambitious growth and impact targets. You’ll work strategically with our Director, Ross McCulloch.
• Build and Strengthen Sector Relationships:Develop and nurture partnerships with tech companies, third sector bodies, and corporates. Leverage existing networks and create new opportunities for collaboration, sponsorship, and joint initiatives. Our Director Ross McCulloch will be there to help share some of this workload - speaking opportunities, sourcing new partnerships, etc.
• Drive Sales Across Other Third Sector Lab Services:A small part of this role will be helping us proactively market and secure new business for consultancy, website design, campaign, and content strategy services.
• Help us position Tech for Good Scotland more effectively:As part of the team you’ll get involved in championing Tech for Good Scotland, raising its profile within the tech ecosystem.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience building partnerships, especially with tech sector and corporate partners.
• Track record of driving sales or business development in consultancy, digital, or related services.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship management skills.
• Confident public speaker - online and offline.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience in the Scottish third sector or tech-for-good ecosystem.
• Understanding of charity governance and trustee recruitment.

Key Outcomes

• Growth in Digital Trustees programme reach, engagement, funding/income/sponsorship and impact.
• Increased number and quality of partnerships with tech sector and corporate partners.
• Enhanced profile of Tech for Good Scotland nationally.

This role is ideal for a dynamic, entrepreneurial professional passionate about digital innovation, partnership building, and third sector impact.

Contact:[e-mail] any questions regarding this role; however, we do not accept applications through email; we only review candidates through the online form.

Third Sector Lab is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations you may need during the process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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