This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to take on a new challenge and help us unlock youth work for 1 million young people by 2025. The Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager will work closely with the Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy to motivate and inspire a team of six working across account management and new business. The role has direct line management responsibilities of three and will be responsible for working closely with them to develop compelling commercial products and funder propositions to take to companies. The role will be responsible for overseeing the development of the Corporate Pipeline to meet income targets as well as ensuring exceptional account management of our diverse and vibrant portfolio of partners to maximise opportunities. 

Why work at UK Youth?  

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meetups.UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. 

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. 

 We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experiences, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the team to develop and maximise income from our existing portfolio. This includes ensuring each account has a robust stewardship plan, securing senior leadership support where necessary and inspiring cross-organisational support to deliver success.  

• Lead on the relationship management of a small portfolio of senior stakeholders at high value partners, with support from the team on the wider partnership.  

• Oversee the development of a strong pipeline to meet and exceed income targets with a focus on securing multi-year, strategic partnerships that focus on unrestricted income and key focus areas. 

• Lead on the development of new bids and pitches to high value corporate partnerships, in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation and the Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy. 

• Explore opportunities that are aligned to UK Youth’s work and brand to create a new sustainable income stream. 

• Develop and manage the Corporate Partnerships Team. 

What we can offer you:

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: 21st September 2023 at 11:59pm (Midnight)

Interview dates proposed: Week Commencing 25th September 2023

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

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