Head of partnerships

Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE depending on experience.

Full time: 37.5 hours per week; part‑time (minimum 30 hours) is also considered.

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Generous annual leave
• Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)
• Pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Death in service benefits
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Eyecare
• Discount portal

Our client is looking for a talented leader with a proven track record in building high‑value corporate partnerships to lead their partnerships team, spanning corporate income, strategic collaborations and co‑funding initiatives. You will bring a strong track record of securing significant income through corporate partners and innovative partnership models, alongside a deep understanding of the evolving corporate fundraising landscape. With proven experience in budget management, income forecasting and developing long‑term partnership pipelines, you will play a key role in delivering their ambitious income and impact targets. You will have a passion for cultivating strategic relationships and going above and beyond to develop long‑term, mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver shared value.

Our client operates a hybrid, flexible working style; fortnightly office attendance is required. The role is contracted to the Peterborough office and the team meet in person once a month. You will also be required to regularly attend external meetings and events.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven leadership in corporate partnerships or a related area.
• Experience in securing significant income through corporate partners.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long‑term partnership pipelines.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Knowledge of the corporate fundraising landscape.
• Experience in the nonprofit or third‑sector is desirable.

Closing date: Monday 15 June 2026 (may be extended).
Preliminary telephone interviews will be held on Friday 19 June 2026; in‑person interviews will take place in Peterborough on 24 and 25 June 2026. No agencies please.

Equal opportunities statement: Our client is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Reference: REF-228 835