Partnerships Manager

NFP PEOPLE; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NFP People is seeking a proactive Partnerships Manager for a children's charity in Chester. This role involves leading relationships with corporate and community sectors to support vital programs for disabled children. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and networking skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while creating impactful fundraising strategies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Up to 5 days paid family emergency leave

Office closure between Christmas and New Year

Hybrid working with flexible arrangements

Free onsite parking

Charity worker discounts and perks

NEST pension

Opportunity to make a tangible difference

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational skills, proactive and creative mindset.
• Confidence in using IT systems and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead on building, managing, and growing key relationships.
• Develop engaging fundraising events and campaigns.
• Submit funding applications and manage supporter data.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Organisational skills

Creativity

Proactive attitude

Tools

MS Office

Donorfy CRM system

Job description

Partnerships Manager

This passionate children's charity are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Partnerships Manager to join their small but dynamic team, based in Chester with hybrid working options available.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting life-changing work with disabled children and their families.

Position: Partnerships Manager
Location: Chester-based / Hybrid
Salary: GBP31,000 - GBP33,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) - part-time considered
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 11.59pm on Wednesday 9th July 2025

CV's will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

The Role

As Partnerships Manager, you will lead on building, managing, and growing key relationships across corporate and community sectors to support charity's mission. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new opportunities, while developing and maintaining strong relationships with our valued partners and supporters.

You will:

• Develop and deliver engaging fundraising events and campaigns that inspire supporters and secure funding.
• Proactively identify and secure new corporate partnerships, growing sustainable income streams.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with corporate donors, volunteers, and community groups.
• Draft and submit compelling funding applications and follow-up reports.
• Attend networking events to raise awareness and expand the charity's reach.
• Monitor fundraising performance and adapt strategies as needed.
• Maintain accurate supporter data using the Donorfy CRM system.

About You

You will be a confident communicator with strong networking and organisational skills, who thrives on developing lasting partnerships.

You will have:

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to build relationships with corporate and community stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• A creative and strategic mindset for delivering successful campaigns.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities with ease.
• Confidence in using IT systems (MS Office essential; Donorfy experience a bonus).
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends.

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds and are open to transferable skills. Whether you come from fundraising, sales, marketing or community engagement, your attitude, passion and people skills are what matter most.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 5 days paid family emergency leave
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• Free onsite parking
• Charity worker discounts and perks
• NEST pension
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference every day

If you're passionate about helping disabled children and want to be part of a charity where your work directly improves lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Other roles you may have experience of could Partnerships, Philanthropy, Partnerships and Philanthropy, Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Fundraising, Senior Partnerships Manager, Sales, Sales Manager, etc

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.