Partnerships Manager

Job description

Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Partnerships Manager to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.

About us:

We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver lifesaving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 25 of the world's poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About the role:

The Partnerships Manager will maximise income from trusts, foundations, and corporate foundations across the UK by building long-term, strategic relationships. The role focuses on aligning funder interests with Concern's programming priorities, delivering compelling proposals and reporting, and providing excellent stewardship. It also plays a leadership role within the team, managing staff and contributing to overall fundraising strategy.

About You:

ESSENTIAL

• Demonstrable experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising
• Proven success in securing and managing six- or seven-figure grants from trusts and foundations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, strategic, and target-driven.
• Deep understanding of international development and global humanitarian issues.
• Financial acumen, including interpreting and presenting budgets to donors.
• Experience of using a CRM database to store data, information and communications.

DESIRABLE

• Experience, knowledge of and keen interest in the international development sector

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

TO APPLY

Please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you match the job criteria by 9th November 2025.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Conditions of Appointment:

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £49,613 - £55,125, based on full time hours (35 hours per week)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic DBS check.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.

You may also have experience in the following: Partnerships Manager, B2B Partnerships Manager, Commercial Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Business Development Manager – Partnerships, Brand Partnerships Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Charity partnerships, Corporate fundraising, Cause-related marketing, Sponsorship manager / sponsorship partnerships, Commercial development (charity / membership body), Stakeholder management – partnerships, Brand collaborations / brand partnerships

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