Strategic Partnerships Manager – Financial Services

Salary: £59,250 - £63,000 + excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday, 2:1 pension (up to 12% employer contribution), plus many more

Location: London (Aldgate East)/Hybrid with an expectation tor regularly attend our London office (2-3 times per month), and at client meetings nation-wide; with flexibility on working from home at other times

Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services?

That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.

We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. 

We are continuing our work following our latest round of funding, and as a result we are now seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager – Financial Services to build and grow relationships with financial services organisations that help deliver real change for people in vulnerable financial circumstances.

In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of strategic partners across banking, fintech, credit and community finance, progressing relationships from early engagement through to funded activity and delivered impact. Working closely with senior stakeholders inside and outside the organisation, you’ll help translate strategy into pilots, programmes and long-term collaboration that supports financial inclusion at scale.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, ensuring resources are strategically aligned with our goals to drive meaningful social impact

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with financial services organisations, securing participation in Fair4All Finance–led initiatives.

• Lead the end-to-end partnership and business development cycle, from early engagement and opportunity shaping through to formal commitment and delivery.

• Influence senior stakeholders within partner organisations to commit time, resources and organisational backing to pilots, programmes and new approaches.

• Work with partners to develop bids, applications and co-funded proposals aligned to Fair4All Finance’s strategy, impact objectives and delivery capability.

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of partnership and funding opportunities, tracking progress from initial conversations to funded activity.

• Work across the organisation to ensure partners are engaged at the right points in programme, policy and investment activity.

• Support or lead elements of partnership-led projects, ensuring clear objectives, governance and delivery plans.

• Represent Fair4All Finance externally at industry events, conferences, roundtables and workshops.

• Own and develop the organisation’s CRM system, embedding effective relationship management, account planning and reporting.

• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and role model Fair4All Finance’s values and inclusive behaviours.

Essential experience & qualifications:

• Strong commitment to Fair4All Finance’s mission to improve financial resilience and inclusion.

• Sound understanding of commercially driven industries and key business drivers, particularly within financial services.

• Proven experience originating and progressing partnership opportunities through to delivery of substantive projects or programmes, with senior stakeholder engagement and demonstrable impact.

• Experience managing complex relationships or accounts in stakeholder-led environments, with confidence engaging director- and executive-level stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting ideas and recommendations to senior audiences.

• Experience using CRM systems to manage relationships, track activity and inform strategic decision-making.

• Understanding of financial inclusion and how financial products and services can improve outcomes for customers in vulnerable circumstances.

Desirable experience

• Existing networks across mainstream financial services, fintech, community finance or related sectors.

• Experience of product development, pilots or proposition testing, particularly in retail banking or services for financially vulnerable customers.

• Experience working with regulators, government, civil service or third-sector organisations.

Person Profile

• Purpose-driven and motivated by improving outcomes for people in vulnerable financial circumstances.

• Confident working with complexity and ambiguity, using initiative and judgement to progress work.

• Comfortable exploring new ideas, methodologies and partnership models in a thoughtful, evidence-led way.

• Strong relationship builder who enjoys influencing, collaborating and working across organisational boundaries.

• Collaborative team player who takes the initiative to support colleagues and share learning.

• Curious, reflective and committed to continued learning and development.

• ·Enjoys working in a small, dynamic team and contributing beyond immediate role boundaries.

Who are Fair4All Finance?

We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. 

Founded in 2019, we are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.

Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector. 

You can find more information on us and our work at www.fair4allfinance.org.uk.

Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed scheme member. 

Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed member. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace and will offer an initial interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. You’ll be able to indicate this in your application.  

If you do require any support or reasonable adjustments during the process, please contact us at jobs@fair4allfinance.org.uk. 

Our Benefits include:

Financial Security:

• Pension (2:1 up to 12% employer contribution), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave

Wellbeing:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)

Personal & Professional Development:

• Individual discretionary Training budget

• Book Club – mission aligned, up to 4 per year

Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status.

We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.

To apply, submit your application via Applied by 5pm on Monday 12th January

For informal enquiries, please contact us at jobs@fair4allfinance.org.uk.

Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses. Your CV will only be reviewed at a later stage in the process.

Due to the nature of our work, and depending on the role, successful applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which include employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. All checks will be role appropriate and your recruiter will confirm which checks are required. We manage our checks via TrustID.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK