Partnerships Specialist

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Job Title: Strategic Partnerships Manager (Corporate Partnerships)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

Overview

Our client is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to drive the development of high-value corporate partnerships that deliver both financial and strategic impact. This role focuses on building long-term, multi-year collaborations with organisations across key sectors, supporting broader programme, policy, and advocacy objectives.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded business development professional to contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven initiatives while working within a global and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead partnership development across priority sectors, including food & beverage and agriculture
  • Build and manage a pipeline of high-value opportunities, securing six-figure, multi-year partnerships
  • Develop compelling partnership propositions aligned to both organisational and partner objectives
  • Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite decision-makers
  • Represent the organisation at industry events and conferences, building and nurturing a strong external network
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across partnerships, programmes, communications, and advocacy
  • Drive consistent progress across the business development lifecycle, from lead generation to conversion
  • Promote a culture of inclusion, equity, and safeguarding

Requirements

  • Proven track record in securing high-value (six-figure+) partnerships in either the charity or commercial sector
  • Strong business development and pipeline management experience
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to produce high-quality proposals
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of corporate partnership models
  • Knowledge of corporate sustainability, ESG, and CSR frameworks
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
  • Proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to meet and exceed targets
  • Experience in international development or global programmes
  • Knowledge of agriculture and/or food & beverage sectors and related sustainability challenges
  • Competitive salary (£47,423) with comprehensive benefits package
  • 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with option to purchase additional leave
  • Employer pension contribution up to 10%
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (approximately 60% remote / 40% in-person)
  • Season ticket loan and free annual eye tests
  • Enhanced parental leave policies
  • Sabbatical opportunities
  • Access to wellbeing and charitable giving initiatives

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Job Title: Strategic Partnerships Manager (Corporate Partnerships)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

Overview

Our client is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to drive the development of high-value corporate partnerships that deliver both financial and strategic impact. This role focuses on building long-term, multi-year collaborations with organisations across key sectors, supporting broader programme, policy, and advocacy objectives.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded business development professional to contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven initiatives while working within a global and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead partnership development across priority sectors, including food & beverage and agriculture
  • Build and manage a pipeline of high-value opportunities, securing six-figure, multi-year partnerships
  • Develop compelling partnership propositions aligned to both organisational and partner objectives
  • Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite decision-makers
  • Represent the organisation at industry events and conferences, building and nurturing a strong external network
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across partnerships, programmes, communications, and advocacy
  • Drive consistent progress across the business development lifecycle, from lead generation to conversion
  • Promote a culture of inclusion, equity, and safeguarding

Requirements

  • Proven track record in securing high-value (six-figure+) partnerships in either the charity or commercial sector
  • Strong business development and pipeline management experience
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to produce high-quality proposals
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of corporate partnership models
  • Knowledge of corporate sustainability, ESG, and CSR frameworks
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
  • Proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to meet and exceed targets
  • Experience in international development or global programmes
  • Knowledge of agriculture and/or food & beverage sectors and related sustainability challenges
  • Competitive salary (£47,423) with comprehensive benefits package
  • 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with option to purchase additional leave
  • Employer pension contribution up to 10%
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (approximately 60% remote / 40% in-person)
  • Season ticket loan and free annual eye tests
  • Enhanced parental leave policies
  • Sabbatical opportunities
  • Access to wellbeing and charitable giving initiatives

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Posted: May 17th, 2026