Corporate Partnerships Executive

The King's Trust; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great holiday package! 30 days annual

Flexible working

Volunteer for events

In-house learning platform

Benefits platform

Networks for development

Family leave

Interest-free season ticket loans

Employer pension contributions

Life assurance

Job summary

The King's Trust is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Executive in the United States to manage and grow a portfolio of strategic partnerships, including major NGOs and brands, while supporting large partnerships to generate income and maximise impact for young people.

You’ll work within a matrix of account managers to deepen engagement, meet financial targets, and deliver on programme, commercial, and communications goals. A passion for mission-driven fundraising is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver strategic partnership plans that deepen engagement.
• Meet financial targets and deliver on programme, commercial, and communications objectives.
• Collaborate within a matrix team of account managers to maximise success.

Job description

• Employability: Connecting businesses with young talent to build inclusive pipelines and transform lives.
• Commercial: Creating brand-aligned campaigns and sponsorships that deliver mutual value.
• Employee Engagement: Empowering staff to fundraise and volunteer, bringing their skills and energy to our mission.

Your Role As Corporate Partnerships Executive

You'll manage and grow a portfolio of strategic partnerships, potentially including Inditex, LYMA and the Dr. Martens Foundation, while also supporting some of our largest partnerships, including M&S and Watches of Switzerland Group. Through this, you'll help generate vital income and maximise impact for young people.

• Support and deliver strategic partnership plans that deepen engagement.
• Meet financial targets and deliver on programme, commercial, and communications objectives.
• Collaborate within a matrix team of account managers to maximise success.

What You'll Join

A passionate, high-performing team of partnership experts committed to helping end youth unemployment. Together, we’re building a better future through education, employment, and opportunity.

Are you a dynamic relationship-builder with a passion for purpose-driven partnerships? We're seeking [DEL: three :DEL] two ambitious, creative, and self-motivated individuals to join our Corporate Partnerships team. If you are looking to develop your corporate fundraising skills and support high-impact partnerships, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

We collaborate with a diverse range of leading organisations, including M&S, Google, HSBC, and British Airways. Our partnerships deliver measurable value to our partners, The King's Trust, and most importantly, the young people we support.

Why do we need Corporate Partnerships Executives?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people's lives and we couldn't do this without the important work of Corporate Partnerships Executives!

Perks for working at The Trust!

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events - The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks - KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)