Volunteer: Partnership Development Coordinator

Newington Green Alliance; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Partnership Development Coordinator to join their mission of fostering empathy and social cohesion. This volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse organizations, develop strategic partnerships, and contribute to meaningful social change. You will leverage your networking and communication skills to build relationships, negotiate agreements, and expand the reach of impactful workshops and initiatives. If you are motivated by community engagement and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in networking and building partnerships with external organizations.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish partnerships with businesses and community groups.
• Manage outreach efforts and ensure partnership agreements are followed.

Skills

Networking and Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Coordination

Research and Outreach

Technical Skills (Google Workspace)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Volunteer: Partnership Development Coordinator

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Partnership Development Coordinator role at Bridging Beyond.

Our Vision
Our vision is to help people live more connected, satisfying, caring lives in community.

Our Strategy
To achieve our bold goals, we approach 'bridging’ with a scientific point of view. Our methods are rooted in research showing that empathy is a key driver of social cohesion and trust. By fostering active listening, curiosity, and compassionate dialogue, we help individuals and groups challenge biases, reduce conflict, and build bridges across divides.

Based on the findings of our research team, we have developed a series of workshops with specific methodologies towards building empathy. We are offering these workshops together with strategic partners in different communities based in the London boroughs of Hackney and Islington.

Bridging Beyond is the working name of Newington Green Alliance.

Bridging Beyond works to build understanding and empathy across differences through workshops, events, and other initiatives. A key part of this work involves developing partnerships with organisations that can benefit from these services or collaborate on shared goals.

In this role, you will play an essential role in identifying and establishing partnerships with businesses, community groups, and other organisations. These partnerships may involve Bridging Beyond providing workshops or services—either free or paid—as well as other forms of collaboration that support mutual aims. By developing strong relationships with external partners, this role will help expand Bridging Beyond’s reach, strengthen its impact, and ensure that its programmes connect with the communities and organisations that need them most.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful social change while gaining experience in outreach, negotiation, and partnership management.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and Goal-Oriented - You take initiative and are motivated to actively develop and secure partnerships, not just explore opportunities.
• Confident and Persuasive Communicator - You can effectively engage with organisations, articulate Bridging Beyond’s mission, and build strong professional relationships.
• Strategic Thinker - You can assess potential partnerships, understand mutual benefits, and negotiate agreements that align with both parties' goals.
• Organised and Detail-Oriented - You can track outreach efforts, manage partnership agreements, and ensure commitments are followed through.
• Adaptable and Resilient - You are comfortable navigating different organisational structures, adjusting approaches as needed, and persisting through challenges.

Skills And Experience

• Networking and Relationship Management - Experience or confidence in engaging with external organisations, whether through outreach, business development, fundraising, or partnership-building.
• Communication and Negotiation Skills - Ability to initiate conversations, build rapport, and secure commitments from potential partners.
• Project Coordination - Some experience managing agreements, tracking commitments, and ensuring partnerships are maintained effectively.
• Research and Outreach - Ability to identify potential partners, research their alignment with Bridging Beyond’s mission, and craft compelling outreach messages.
• Technical Skills - Basic familiarity with Google Workspace and spreadsheets to manage partnership contacts and agreements.

This role offers an opportunity to develop skills in partnership-building, outreach, and negotiation while contributing to meaningful social change.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Volunteer

Job Function

Other

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations