Corporate Partnerships Development Manager

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Role – Corporate Partnerships Development Manager

Salary – £50,000 - £55,000 DOE + OTE

Start Date – flexible

Location – Bristol, with UK Travel

About us

At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed.

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Our Purpose

To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human.

What you'll be doing

• Develop & implement corporate partnerships & account management strategies alongside the Head of Sales and Partnerships
• Proactively identify and engage with new corporate partnership opportunities
• Identify and attend networking events to engage new partners
• Maintain ownership of new opportunities through implementation and into relationship management
• Proactively engage with and relationship manage existing partners, ensuring Kings Court Trust is embedded in their product & service offering
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in how we work

What we're looking for

Qualifications are desirable but not essential, we are looking for individuals with some of the following experience:

• Demonstrable Corporate Partnerships expertise (ideally at least 4 years) within a professional services environment
• Demonstrable Business Development and Account Management expertise developed in a professional services environment (advantageous if within Probate) ideally of at least 4 years
• Experience of strategy development and implementation
• Commercial eye with the ability to understand and utilise partner potential and ROI

The type of person you'll be:

• A Strong communicator—clear, empathetic, and confident
• A proactive, solutions-focused individual
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experience in probate, legal services, or estate administration
• A passion for making a difference in people's lives

What we can offer you

We believe in rewarding great work. For this role we offer the following benefits from day 1:

• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Commission scheme of up to 20% of your basic salary
• Car allowance of £6,000 per annum
• 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to 30.
• Health Cash Plan – Cash back for Dental, optical, and other treatments
• Employee discounts across a range of products and services.
• Variety of salary sacrifice benefits such as tech vouchers, dental & holiday buy.
• Company pension scheme – matching up to 5%
• Income protection insurance
• Life assurance policy
• Enhanced family leave (upon completion of probation)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Why join us?

• A supportive, people-first culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A chance to make a real impact during life's most challenging times
• Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your needs

Where you'll be working

• Our office based at Spectrum House, Bond Street Bristol BS1 3LG
• On the road

Hiring process – what to expect

We like to keep things clear and straightforward. Here's what you can expect:

Application review – We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you when shortlisted

Initial chat – A short call to get to know you better. There will be some element of competency here, but we aim for it to be more conversational. (30mins)

Interview – This is your competency-based interview with Rachel Bartlett (Head of Sales and Partnerships), Elle Fowell (Head of HR) and Paul Toghill (CEO) up to 90mins with task.

Task– A chance to show us how you think, this may be part of the interview or done before/after depending on the role

Feedback – We will contact you following your interview, typically within 1 week.

Support - We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident throughout our hiring process. If you have a medical condition or need any adjustments—whether that's for an interview or any part of the process—please let us know. We're happy to have a conversation about how we can best support you.

Ready to apply?

If Kings Court Trust sounds like the kind of place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of estate administration.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Kings Court Trust, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that every hiring decision is based on merit, skills, and experience—nothing else.

We're proud to foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated and diverse perspectives are valued across everything we do.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS1