Senior Lead - New Corporate Partnerships

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Greater London is seeking a Senior Lead in Corporate Partnerships to drive business growth and develop new corporate partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience in winning significant partnerships, effective relationship management skills, and a passion for youth development. Responsibilities include leading new business development and coaching team members. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Healthcare cash plan

Volunteer leave

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death-in-service benefits

Qualifications

• Proven success in winning significant corporate partnerships.
• Experience coaching and developing fundraising teams.
• Excellent relationship management with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development and growth plans.
• Achieve annual new business targets with the team.
• Manage prospecting and proposal creation processes.
• Develop new business strategies with corporate partnerships.

Skills

Winning new 6-figure+ partnerships

Line-management experience

Senior stakeholder relationship management

Presentation skills

Rapid rapport building

Strategic thinking

Collaboration skills

Proposal development

Passion for youth development

Job description

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Senior Lead – New Corporate Partnerships

Application Deadline: 21 December 2025

Department: Philanthropy and Major Giving

Employment Type: Fixed Term – Full Time

Location: Home based / with travel to the London office

Compensation: GBP 47,377 – GBP 55,738 / year

Description

The Corporate Partnerships team drives transformational impact for young people, managing an annual budget of over GBP 1.3 million with plans to grow to GBP 2 million+ within the next three years. We currently have 22+ corporate partnerships across diverse sectors, ranging from high‑value multi‑year strategic collaborations to innovative cause‑related marketing initiatives.

Our dynamic, inclusive, and empowering team is committed to building mutually beneficial partnerships that raise income to support both core costs and pioneering project work. With strong foundations in place – experienced colleagues, impactful products, a trusted brand, and an exciting new organisational strategy launching in 2026 – this is a pivotal moment to join us.

Responsibilities

• Lead on new business development and drive forward our ambitious growth plans as a senior role reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships.
• Achieve an annual new business target, developed and agreed in collaboration with the team/Head of Corporate Partnerships as part of the team budgeting cycle.
• Actively prospect and lead new business opportunities, including pitch management and proposal creation, with collaboration from colleagues and stakeholders as appropriate.
• Develop and implement a new business strategy in collaboration with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Director of Fundraising.
• Drive pipeline growth by leading prospecting events with support from Events colleagues – delivering a highly successful established prospect event and devising an innovative format to engage new corporate contacts.
• Actively contribute to the development of new corporate partnership products and income streams, bolstering the DofE offering, and oversee implementation across the new business team and DofE.
• Line‑manage a Senior Partnerships Manager and a Partnerships Executive.
• Collaborate within the Strategy and Engagement department to develop brand partnership opportunities and cause‑related marketing opportunities.
• Provide accurate new business forecasts as part of the wider Corporate Partnerships Team forecasting.

What we are looking for

• Success in winning new 6‑figure+ multi‑year corporate partnerships.
• Line‑management experience or significant experience coaching and developing team capability in a fundraising setting.
• Strong experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and pitching at board/CEO level.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate varied information concisely, clearly, and engagingly.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and confidently with a wide range of prospects, including senior leaders such as CEOs.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic thinking, with the ability to develop and deliver a strong new business strategy.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and departments, building strong relationships to drive projects forward and deliver results.
• A talent for developing clear, engaging proposals and partnership packages that deliver for both the prospective partner and DofE.
• A genuine passion for youth development – giving young people the opportunity to thrive in life and work.

How to apply and interview dates

To apply, visit our website and submit your application. The deadline for applying is Midnight 21st December.

1st interviews will take place on WC 8th January 2026 – Venue to be confirmed.

2nd interviews will take place on WC 16th January – Venue to be confirmed.

If you need the application form in a different format or additional assistance, please contact us by email [e-mail].

Benefits

We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, a healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Additionally, you will receive 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and an extra 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. You can also buy additional annual leave, access benefits discounts, receive death‑in‑service benefits of 4 × salary, incur an incapacity benefit, and enjoy generous family and sick leave.

Safeguarding and welfare

All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (e.g., DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

Geographical allowance

The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office‑based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) of Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7 % capped at GBP 4,000 per annum.