Strategic Partnerships Lead, Community Impact

Sportanddev; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City in the Community Foundation in Manchester is seeking a Partnerships Manager to drive growth by securing strategic partnerships that maximise income, value and social impact. You will work with the Head of Partnerships and stakeholders to secure new partnerships, nurture existing relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes for the community.

The role requires a proven track record in selling and negotiating deals, excellent relationship-building and communication skills, and willingness

Qualifications

• Proven track record of selling and negotiating commercial deals.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop strategies and goals to achieve partnership sales targets.
• Familiarity with the sports industry, CSR, or the non-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure a pipeline of new partnerships that deliver income and impact.
• Lead partnership acquisition and retention with tailored solutions.
• Develop and negotiate commercial proposals meeting financial and social targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality proposals.
• Deliver account management and support events and activations on-site.
• Provide insight and reporting to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Partnership development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Funding / fundraising

Education

Relevant degree in Sport Management or Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Data analytics tools

Job description

City in the Community Foundation in Manchester is seeking a Partnerships Manager to drive growth by securing strategic partnerships that maximise income, value and social impact. You will work with the Head of Partnerships and stakeholders to secure new partnerships, nurture existing relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes for the community.

The role requires a proven track record in selling and negotiating deals, excellent relationship-building and communication skills, and willingness